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I am getting BSOD during gaming....
CPU-FX 6300 Not overclocked/Stock heatsink
GPU-R9 280X
RAM-Crucial Ballistix 2X4 GB
Mobo-Asus m5a99fx pro r2.0
These BSOD are infrequent and occur after several hours of gaming.....any ideas as to what the cause could be? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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October 13, 2014 3:08:14 PM

how long does it usually take when your gaming before you get the BSOD? it should be the same for Kombustor, if you don't get BSOD maybe the GPU is all okay.
October 13, 2014 2:32:45 PM

How long should I let the MSI Kombustor run for I have done a few 10-15 minute tests and everything seem to be working fine (No BSOD) any recommended settings/tests within Kombustor to ensure that my GPU/CPU are functioning properly?
October 13, 2014 1:32:53 PM

Dutchoperative said:
tetsuya23 said:
Dutchoperative said:
tetsuya23 said:
What you can try easily would probably be,

>Reset to Default your bios/Uefi (this should reset everything including OC's)
>Check your Mobo's driver version and check whats the latest on the website of its manufacturers
>go to your start menu > type device manager > and then try to click all the list > and update driver by left clicking them, if there are updates it will download and update them and if it has the latest update it will tell you it is updated
>check your GPU and if it has the up to date drivers
>scan for malware > you can use Malwarebytes it is free
>Test your ram sticks (memtest) When you run the test and it BSODs the Ram might have problems
>Test your GPU (any benchmarking software i.e. kombuster from MSi, Unigine Heaven etc.) When you run the bench and it BSODs while its doing it the GPU might have problems.

Good case scenario would be having an outdated software causing the BSOD.
at Worst would be a defective component.


The rest you can follow as what usasma mentioned on his post.


By the way whats your Power supply Rating? and from what company? Cause if you have a lower rated PSU paired with a 280X it can also cause BSODs if your gaming mostly when the 280X is not getting enough juice from the PSU.

I just updated several drivers. Oh and my power supply is a Seasonic S12II 80 plus Bronze


the 520w? You should be okay in the PSU,

now leaves some driver updates + checking the ram and gpu. If everything are checked and are okay, worst case would be that it caused by the mobo. But ye, just check the drivers then try gaming to see if it BSODs.

What is the best way to test memory, I know of Memtest but if I'm not mistaken it requires a disc drive which I do not have.


http://www.memtest86.com/download.htm
October 13, 2014 1:30:04 PM

You can put it on a flash drive
October 13, 2014 1:27:31 PM

tetsuya23 said:
Dutchoperative said:
tetsuya23 said:
What you can try easily would probably be,

>Reset to Default your bios/Uefi (this should reset everything including OC's)
>Check your Mobo's driver version and check whats the latest on the website of its manufacturers
>go to your start menu > type device manager > and then try to click all the list > and update driver by left clicking them, if there are updates it will download and update them and if it has the latest update it will tell you it is updated
>check your GPU and if it has the up to date drivers
>scan for malware > you can use Malwarebytes it is free
>Test your ram sticks (memtest) When you run the test and it BSODs the Ram might have problems
>Test your GPU (any benchmarking software i.e. kombuster from MSi, Unigine Heaven etc.) When you run the bench and it BSODs while its doing it the GPU might have problems.

Good case scenario would be having an outdated software causing the BSOD.
at Worst would be a defective component.


The rest you can follow as what usasma mentioned on his post.


By the way whats your Power supply Rating? and from what company? Cause if you have a lower rated PSU paired with a 280X it can also cause BSODs if your gaming mostly when the 280X is not getting enough juice from the PSU.

I just updated several drivers. Oh and my power supply is a Seasonic S12II 80 plus Bronze


the 520w? You should be okay in the PSU,

now leaves some driver updates + checking the ram and gpu. If everything are checked and are okay, worst case would be that it caused by the mobo. But ye, just check the drivers then try gaming to see if it BSODs.

What is the best way to test memory, I know of Memtest but if I'm not mistaken it requires a disc drive which I do not have.
October 13, 2014 1:01:19 PM

Dutchoperative said:
tetsuya23 said:
What you can try easily would probably be,

>Reset to Default your bios/Uefi (this should reset everything including OC's)
>Check your Mobo's driver version and check whats the latest on the website of its manufacturers
>go to your start menu > type device manager > and then try to click all the list > and update driver by left clicking them, if there are updates it will download and update them and if it has the latest update it will tell you it is updated
>check your GPU and if it has the up to date drivers
>scan for malware > you can use Malwarebytes it is free
>Test your ram sticks (memtest) When you run the test and it BSODs the Ram might have problems
>Test your GPU (any benchmarking software i.e. kombuster from MSi, Unigine Heaven etc.) When you run the bench and it BSODs while its doing it the GPU might have problems.

Good case scenario would be having an outdated software causing the BSOD.
at Worst would be a defective component.


The rest you can follow as what usasma mentioned on his post.


By the way whats your Power supply Rating? and from what company? Cause if you have a lower rated PSU paired with a 280X it can also cause BSODs if your gaming mostly when the 280X is not getting enough juice from the PSU.

I just updated several drivers. Oh and my power supply is a Seasonic S12II 80 plus Bronze


the 520w? You should be okay in the PSU,

now leaves some driver updates + checking the ram and gpu. If everything are checked and are okay, worst case would be that it caused by the mobo. But ye, just check the drivers then try gaming to see if it BSODs.
October 13, 2014 12:57:20 PM

tetsuya23 said:
What you can try easily would probably be,

>Reset to Default your bios/Uefi (this should reset everything including OC's)
>Check your Mobo's driver version and check whats the latest on the website of its manufacturers
>go to your start menu > type device manager > and then try to click all the list > and update driver by left clicking them, if there are updates it will download and update them and if it has the latest update it will tell you it is updated
>check your GPU and if it has the up to date drivers
>scan for malware > you can use Malwarebytes it is free
>Test your ram sticks (memtest) When you run the test and it BSODs the Ram might have problems
>Test your GPU (any benchmarking software i.e. kombuster from MSi, Unigine Heaven etc.) When you run the bench and it BSODs while its doing it the GPU might have problems.

Good case scenario would be having an outdated software causing the BSOD.
at Worst would be a defective component.


The rest you can follow as what usasma mentioned on his post.


By the way whats your Power supply Rating? and from what company? Cause if you have a lower rated PSU paired with a 280X it can also cause BSODs if your gaming mostly when the 280X is not getting enough juice from the PSU.

I just updated several drivers. Oh and my power supply is a Seasonic S12II 80 plus Bronze
October 13, 2014 12:44:02 PM

What you can try easily would probably be,

>Reset to Default your bios/Uefi (this should reset everything including OC's)
>Check your Mobo's driver version and check whats the latest on the website of its manufacturers
>go to your start menu > type device manager > and then try to click all the list > and update driver by left clicking them, if there are updates it will download and update them and if it has the latest update it will tell you it is updated
>check your GPU and if it has the up to date drivers
>scan for malware > you can use Malwarebytes it is free
>Test your ram sticks (memtest) When you run the test and it BSODs the Ram might have problems
>Test your GPU (any benchmarking software i.e. kombuster from MSi, Unigine Heaven etc.) When you run the bench and it BSODs while its doing it the GPU might have problems.

Good case scenario would be having an outdated software causing the BSOD.
at Worst would be a defective component.


The rest you can follow as what usasma mentioned on his post.


By the way whats your Power supply Rating? and from what company? Cause if you have a lower rated PSU paired with a 280X it can also cause BSODs if your gaming mostly when the 280X is not getting enough juice from the PSU.
October 13, 2014 12:27:20 PM

Paul NZ said:
Its possible but how hot is the CPU now?

Well using Speccy, it is between 20 - 30 degrees Celsius but that is without running any sort of demanding operations......
October 13, 2014 12:13:49 PM

Its possible but how hot is the CPU now?

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