I know this looks long and i apologise, i have never been good at summing things up in as few words as possible..
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Here is my system:
CPU: Amd Fx-8350 processor (8 core 4ghz - 4.2 turbo)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 Amd 970 Chipset
GPU: Gigabyte Nvidia Geforce GTX 760 OC 2GB
Hdd - Seagate Barracuda 2Tb Sata3 7200rpm Sata3 64mb (OS HDD) - also seagate barracuda 1Tb.
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16Gb (8Gb x 2) Dual Channel DDR3-1600Mhz
Drive: Lite-on IHES212 12x Bluray Reader
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower
PSU: FSP RA-650 Raider Series 80+ Silver 650W Continuous
OS: Windows 8.1
Keyboard/Mouse: Logitech MK270 Wireless
Hdmi to LG 32" 720p TV
Desktop Resolution: 1360 x768 60Hz
Gaming Resolution: 720P
Okay, Heres the problem. I had been having many issues with my pc failing to boot first time but always worked when you push the restart button on the case. but that went away - i think it was after an OS reinstall..
I also always had been having problems when the pc is under more or less full load (video converting/encoding/rendering dvd-bluray shrinking etc) and it usually resulted in a restart and BSOD the error was usually: WHEA UNCORRECTABLE ERROR
I tried to find the problem but could not.
I recently bought a new HDD so i could install a vanilla OS and test (Plus it would be handy if i had to back everything up and return the pc)
i installed vanilla OS and then prime95 and ran all the tests for at least 30mins with no problems. then installed the stock drivers for the gtx 760 that came on the disc and ran prime 95. instantly cores began to fail and after a few minutes 3 cores had failed. i uninstalled the driver and prime 95 ran fine...
i also ran the same tests with amd overdrive with similar results.
fatal hardware error detected (prime95 error)
but prime95 runs fine without the gpu driver installed?
it cant be the specific driver because on my main os i have tried about 3 or 4 different drivers and am currently using 337.88 and the error still occurs. i am having to disable 2-3 cores and run encoding software (e.g Handbrake) on lowest priority to prevent BSods. The pc is fine under normal use though.
i tried removing the ram sticks one at a time and changing slots but the error still occured so unless both my ram sticks are bad its unlikely to be them.
I also dont think it could be temperature because its winter here and in a well ventilated place and the temperature never goes above about 58 degrees celsius.
it cant really be the PSU as its got plenty of power and the gpu etc is doing nothing when using prime 95..
i find it hard to see how it could be the motherboard or cpu/ gpu as it works fine until i install the gpu driver
but i find it hard to believe its the driver either as this is probably a reasonably common rig and i cant find anyone with the same problems... but it now seems to be the most obvious thing.
Also I believe the GPu is fine. its sweet using sikmod on doom3 with everything basically maxed and its algud under sleeping dogs and murdered soul suspect crysis 1 etc. those are probablyt the best pc games i have atm.
I have been dealing with this problem for about 9 months or so and i would like to sort this out already. the computer has an 18 month warrenty and they claimed to test it before they sent it to me, but i doubt they stress tested it or they wouldnt have sent it to me.
i dont understand its fine until i install the graphics driver.
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To sum up: The cpu runs fine in prime95 on a vanilla OS until i install the Graphics driver then 3 cores fail reporting hardware failures?
p.s - any comments welcome and dont bother reading all the crap above if you dont want to. just ask me instead, lol.
Many Thanks
SKIP TO THE BOTTOM IF THIS LOOKS TO LONG, lol
Here is my system:
CPU: Amd Fx-8350 processor (8 core 4ghz - 4.2 turbo)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 Amd 970 Chipset
GPU: Gigabyte Nvidia Geforce GTX 760 OC 2GB
Hdd - Seagate Barracuda 2Tb Sata3 7200rpm Sata3 64mb (OS HDD) - also seagate barracuda 1Tb.
Ram: G.Skill Ripjaws X 16Gb (8Gb x 2) Dual Channel DDR3-1600Mhz
Drive: Lite-on IHES212 12x Bluray Reader
Case: NZXT Phantom 410 Mid Tower
PSU: FSP RA-650 Raider Series 80+ Silver 650W Continuous
OS: Windows 8.1
Keyboard/Mouse: Logitech MK270 Wireless
Hdmi to LG 32" 720p TV
Desktop Resolution: 1360 x768 60Hz
Gaming Resolution: 720P
Okay, Heres the problem. I had been having many issues with my pc failing to boot first time but always worked when you push the restart button on the case. but that went away - i think it was after an OS reinstall..
I also always had been having problems when the pc is under more or less full load (video converting/encoding/rendering dvd-bluray shrinking etc) and it usually resulted in a restart and BSOD the error was usually: WHEA UNCORRECTABLE ERROR
I tried to find the problem but could not.
I recently bought a new HDD so i could install a vanilla OS and test (Plus it would be handy if i had to back everything up and return the pc)
i installed vanilla OS and then prime95 and ran all the tests for at least 30mins with no problems. then installed the stock drivers for the gtx 760 that came on the disc and ran prime 95. instantly cores began to fail and after a few minutes 3 cores had failed. i uninstalled the driver and prime 95 ran fine...
i also ran the same tests with amd overdrive with similar results.
fatal hardware error detected (prime95 error)
but prime95 runs fine without the gpu driver installed?
it cant be the specific driver because on my main os i have tried about 3 or 4 different drivers and am currently using 337.88 and the error still occurs. i am having to disable 2-3 cores and run encoding software (e.g Handbrake) on lowest priority to prevent BSods. The pc is fine under normal use though.
i tried removing the ram sticks one at a time and changing slots but the error still occured so unless both my ram sticks are bad its unlikely to be them.
I also dont think it could be temperature because its winter here and in a well ventilated place and the temperature never goes above about 58 degrees celsius.
it cant really be the PSU as its got plenty of power and the gpu etc is doing nothing when using prime 95..
i find it hard to see how it could be the motherboard or cpu/ gpu as it works fine until i install the gpu driver
but i find it hard to believe its the driver either as this is probably a reasonably common rig and i cant find anyone with the same problems... but it now seems to be the most obvious thing.
Also I believe the GPu is fine. its sweet using sikmod on doom3 with everything basically maxed and its algud under sleeping dogs and murdered soul suspect crysis 1 etc. those are probablyt the best pc games i have atm.
I have been dealing with this problem for about 9 months or so and i would like to sort this out already. the computer has an 18 month warrenty and they claimed to test it before they sent it to me, but i doubt they stress tested it or they wouldnt have sent it to me.
i dont understand its fine until i install the graphics driver.
SKIP TO HERE IF YOU WANT:
To sum up: The cpu runs fine in prime95 on a vanilla OS until i install the Graphics driver then 3 cores fail reporting hardware failures?
p.s - any comments welcome and dont bother reading all the crap above if you dont want to. just ask me instead, lol.
Many Thanks
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