Random freezes...

[Rooster212]

Hey guys, got a problem to sort out.

Recently changed mobo to a Z77X-UD3H from a Z68X-UD4-B3, which was giving me a few BIOS issues when overclocking, and didn't reinstall Windows. I wasn't planning to until after my exams are over in a month or so. However I keep getting random crashes, mainly under stress or gaming (not helpful for programming OpenGL for uni ), and was HOPING that I just need to reinstall windows. I am doing that now, but, could this be something else (PSU perhaps? OCZ ZX Series 1000W, nearly 2 years old) that needs looking at?? Got a picture here of my Event Viewer, if that can shed any light.

Again I'm hoping a reinstall will do it - played a bit of Starcraft this evening and that has caused these crashes in quick succession.

 

[wazza300]

kernel power just means its shut down unexpectedly,it doesn't explain what the problem is

if its crashing in games or under load then the oc isn't stable,you might need a touch more dvid(cpu offset voltage) or one/two clciks more than stock 1.05v cpu/vtt for the memory controller

tbh 1.44v seems a lot for 4.5ghz

 

[bremen1874]

Just putting everything back to default would be the obvious first step.

 

[Rooster212]

Yep I tried running at stock, didn't make a difference, and my sig needs updating actually it isn't that anymore I'll adjust the clocks after I've reinstalled Windows, I'm hoping that'll fix it.

I didn't think the event viewer would help if i'm honest, was worth a try though.

 

[wazza300]

are you running the latest bios version?