Random blue screen crash

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

Hello everyone

I'm becoming very frustrated because of a very strange crash.. Very often when I'm gaming or just browsing the internet, (half an hour, 2 hours,.., randomly )
Suddenly I get a kind of blue screen. It is not the typical blue screen but my screen becomes light blue or yellow/orange, with some horizontal lines in it. The log doesn't say anything about the error.

My specs:
i7-4770K CPU @ 3.50GHz
AMD Radeon HD6870
8GB RAM
ASRock Z87 Extreme 4 motherb.
OS Windows 7 64bit

If you need to know more info, please tell me!

Thanks!
Sam Deckers

junkeymonkey · Aug 4, 2014

screen becomes light blue or yellow/orange, with some horizontal lines in it

sounds like gpu overheating or just failing [opinion]

Shadowblade2652 · Aug 4, 2014

Could also be PSU failing. What brand is it?

Alex Kelly · Aug 4, 2014

Definitely sounds like a GPU issue.
It's a very weak GPU for your build anyway, replace it if you have the cash.

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

junkeymonkey :

I thought firstly that it was overheating, however it never goes above 50-60°C, that's still a safe temperature?
So I downloaded "SpeedFan" to monitor the temps, but they are always around 50°-60°C..

Shadowblade2652 · Aug 4, 2014

Again, what PSU brand is it? If the GPU isn't the problem then the PSU most likely is.

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

Shadowblade2652 :

It is an Be Quiet! Dark Power Pro.

Shadowblade2652 · Aug 4, 2014

Okay then never mind. Seems like a good power supply

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

Alex Kelly :

Yeah, probably... what GPU do you recommend? Not the most expensive one, but still a good one...? Thanks..

junkeymonkey · Aug 4, 2014

my 6850 anit so weak my 7850 anit so weak ? compaired to what a gtx780 or a 290x?? them tow ''weak'' cards run all I got just fine .. so when you say weak please list what you comparing it to

Alex Kelly · Aug 4, 2014

It's weak considering he has an i7 4770K.
It's also very old.
A GTX 760, or an AMD 270X are both great options.

What would your budget be for a new GPU?

Shadowblade2652 · Aug 4, 2014

OP is kind of at a bad point here.
If he has an i7, he's obligated to get a very high end GPU, otherwise the GPU will have the performance of if it was with an i3/5. He should really try to get a GTX 770 or Radeon R9 280. Those are better options for his CPU.

junkeymonkey · Aug 4, 2014

me too, so lets hear so more

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

Alex Kelly :

I have no idea about the budget.., not more then 250-300€?

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

Shadowblade2652 :

So a new GPU will likely solve the blue screens?.. It has nothing to do with my PSU?

Shadowblade2652 · Aug 4, 2014

SamDe :

770 seems to fall in that area. I know it should be close if not in that range.

junkeymonkey · Aug 4, 2014

unless you got backup units to swap out theres no telling --- what brand of psu do you run??

Shadowblade2652 · Aug 4, 2014

He already just said
'Be quiet! dark power pro'

It's a plenty good PSU it's most likely not the problem.

@OP You could just try RMA'ing the card if it's not off warranty...

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

Shadowblade2652 :

Will i need a new PSU then? because this one, is about somewhere in the 500 Watts and it is just enough for my setup..

Alex Kelly · Aug 4, 2014

Here you go! This card will perform amazingly well as compared with what you're used to, and is well within your budget. It's the best value GTX 770 out.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/EVGA-GeForce-Superclocked-Graphics-Vision-Ready/dp/B00D3LE2MK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407174101&sr=8-1&keywords=gtx+770+acx

Alex Kelly · Aug 4, 2014

500W is fine, even for the card I just linked you.

Shadowblade2652 · Aug 4, 2014

I don't think OP is in the UK though since he specified 250 - 300 Euros..

@OP R9 280 or GTX 770 are your best options. Those should be great for your needs.

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

ok, so I will need to save some money for the R9 280 or GTX 770.. ! And no, I'm from Belgium!

Alex Kelly · Aug 4, 2014

Isn't Euros the currency in the UK? Sorry, I'm from Australia.
GTX 770 or 280X are his best options, yes.

SamDe · Aug 4, 2014

Alex Kelly :

nope it's pounds

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