batman_tech

I have been having a long stand issue with my custom built PC. It is about a year and a half old and is no longer under any warranties

The issues are random BSODs that are listed anywhere from

Page_default_IN_NONPAGED_AREA
IRQL_SOMEThHING OR OTHER


other BSOD driver/file errors include

win32k
dxgkrnl.sys

The BSOD and game crashes occurr randomly and with any game that will decently challenge the GPU. I have even had BSOD's just from internet searching

I have searched far and wide for solutions. Here is what I have done so far to attempt to fix the issue.

1. Replace the Motherboard
2. Replace all the memory
3. Relocate RAM to other slots
4. Clean out any dust from EVERYTHING
5. Installed fresh Windows Vista 32bit
6. Updated all drivers for EVERYTHING(trust me =) )
7. Rolled back certain drivers like the video card driver just to see
8. Disabled onboard sound from BIOS
9. Updated BIOS
10. Checked GPU/CPU/CASE temperatures and everything is normal - although I had to unlock my Video cards fan speed in order to reduce heat
11. I have two identical video cards for SLI use and tested both out separately
12. installed all updates to Vista including the newly released SP2
13. adjusted memory timing and voltages for all components
14. Replaced PSU with Corsair 650TX

I recently found another forum with someone having some problems with their computer and they were told to replace the PSU. But this is not the case since I am still getting the same errors and problems

I have already replaced some parts and this time I would like to make sure of the problem before I go and purchase MORE things.

The only components I have not replaced are the video cards -- Right now I am only using one video card the nvidia 8800 GT but I have used SLI so I have tried using both cards separately to see if one was buggy, but its possible both are problems. The other component i have not replaced is the CPU.

Not sure what else to do or even how to diagnose the situation, questions comments and solutions are welcome.

Computer Setup

CPU:AMD 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6400+
RAM: 4GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2
Video: XFX Geforce 8800 GT OC
Motherboard: Asus M4N82 Deluxe
Harddrive: Raptor 10,000 RPM

GeorgeKS

Hello

I take it that you have checked first if:

• your RAM is SLI ready
• you have enabled SLI memory in the BIOS
• your memory is on ASUS' Qualified Vendor List

batman_tech

I have checked all of those. I have been getting a lot of BSOD that have a problem with win32k.sys does this lead to anything?

My ideas left are a CPU overheating so I need to get some thermal paste or I have a bad video card. I have noticed a few times when the computer does crash that it stays on the bios screen for a LONG time before advancing to loading the OS. Not sure if this means anything or not but any help is appreciated

dai

what power supply
brand
model
wattage

your ram should be set at 2.1v

bruiser

Go to resplencence.com and d/l whochrashed. It's free, and might actually help resolve the problem(s).

batman_tech

The power supply is
Corsair
650TX
650Watts


im now leaning toward CPU temperature problems, I have been monitoring it and im idling at 57C and just opening up a game is its up to 68C and then beyond from there, so Im going to invest in some fresh thermal paste and a possible new heatsink. This is a high temp isn't it?

dai

yes it is

http://www.arcticsilver.com/arctic_s...structions.htm

batman_tech

anyone have any pictures of how much paste should go on it? I am usually pretty good with it but I was just curious if anyone considers themself an artist with the paste =)