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Old 07-03-2009   #8
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It could really be anything connected to the motherboard, but it's more likely to be the motherboard itself unfortunately. With RAM issues, you generally tend to see a lot of completely random error codes with these stop errors, and the logs themselves commonly indicate memory corruption. RAM problems generally cause complete havoc. Also, you have some very good quality memory there (Kingston). To this date, I've never found a user who has experienced issues with Kingston.

However, I think it might be a good idea to reseat everything initially just to be sure these connections have not become corroded. You'll be surprised how easy working with PC hardware is to be honest. It's all down to the odd screw or clip holding these components in place, and everything slides out. All plugs can only fit in one place, so it's hard to get these things confused.

First of all, open up the PC. There is normally just a few screws holding the side panel on depending on what PC you have of course. Remove the graphics card - again, just a screw holding it in place, and you'll then be able to lift the card out. Put the card back in again, and do that same for any other expansion cards. With memory, it's a similar process, but two white clips either side of the two chips which slide apart. When you insert the memory again, push down softly, and you'll see the two clips click back into place.

Physical motherboard problems can be impossible to detect, but the only visible signs of failure will be with the capacitors. Look for signs of leakage on the top of the capacitor, or on the side. Look for capacitors which appear fat or bloated as opposed to a perfect cylinder shape.

If there's anything your not sure of, let me know, I'll see if I can get hold of some video's and pictures.
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I have reseated the Graphics card and RAM. I didn't see anything peculiar about the motherboard.

I'm off to try and play. Will let you know if anything changes
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No luck. I still get a bsod within an hour of play
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I'm really stumped. Losing my mind lol. Look at how many dump files I have since the 23rd...



What do you think of a bios update ? I've never done one. Don't know how to but maybe this is what my PC needs. I'm desperate

What about reformatting my windows ?
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Can you post the last log you received just to see if were are still showing the connection issue?
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Can you post the last log you received just to see if were are still showing the connection issue?
Last log ? Do you mean the last minidump or you want the log from CPU-Z again ?
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Last dump: mini070409-01.dmp

There's no much point in doing a BIOS update if everything has been working until now. I would only recommend a BIOS update if there was a fix to a specific issue, such as support for a new CPU.

I can't see this being a software issue because of the bus error. I guess there would be no harm in ruling this out completely Kazek if your able to. We might as well rule out the less likely issues completely if possible, and this should leave the most likely if that makes any sense. The most likely cause here is the motherboard, and there's no further diagnostics you'll be able to do yourself on that front.

There's a test you can do on memory, also very very unlikely, but here's how to test: http://www.pchelpforum.com/memory/58...nload-run.html

As for the graphics card, some motherboards have onboard VGA port? or, are you able to get hold of one of these, maybe from another PC in the house?
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