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Started by Alectfenrir | | 30 answers
Computer BSODing after Motherboard replacement
Hi all,

5 months ago I had a replacement for my motherboard cotaining a better processor. 5 months later the computer has been continually BSODing whenever I play games on it. I removed some of the old drivers, and it allowed me to play a few games without it BSODing, however the games that have heavy demand in graphics (such as Battlefield, Planetside 2) keep casuing the computer to BSOD.

Is there anyway besides re-installing windows that I can fix this problem?

In-case you need to know what motherboard I replaced, it is an ASRock motherboard.
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October 18, 2014 4:07:53 AM

Abmario said:
If your cpu managed to run on 60C temp then you may get decent cpu cooler to lower it down. Keep your case well ventilated and good airflow..


I guess getting a better cooler is the best option. I'll report back in a few days to see if my problem is solved (got a short holiday)
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October 18, 2014 3:42:50 AM

I would try another PSU if you havent yet
October 18, 2014 3:38:06 AM

If your cpu managed to run on 60C temp then you may get decent cpu cooler to lower it down. Keep your case well ventilated and good airflow..
October 18, 2014 3:27:26 AM

Abmario said:
Have you seen the gpu temp? I just thought the air flow and ventilation of you casing.. for non-ref cooling gpu and cup temps will not go down below the temp inside you case. I believe if your case internal temp is having 50C, the gpu & cpu temp will not go down below 50C. If your gpu is getting high temp and cpu high temp as well, it could internal ventillation. Anyway, I suspect your cpu heat spreader is failing.


I've spread the thermal paste around the CPU (because I forgot to) and the temp. went back to the 60s.

My GPU temperature is fine, it hovers around 39-40C when idle, and around 50-60C when gaming. So the problem has got to be the processor.

October 18, 2014 2:35:27 AM

Have you seen the gpu temp? I just thought the air flow and ventilation of you casing.. for non-ref cooling gpu and cup temps will not go down below the temp inside you case. I believe if your case internal temp is having 50C, the gpu & cpu temp will not go down below 50C. If your gpu is getting high temp and cpu high temp as well, it could internal ventillation. Anyway, I suspect your cpu heat spreader is failing.
October 18, 2014 1:55:14 AM

Ensure heatsink is seated properly.. If its well installed we can say its your cpu if failing.
October 18, 2014 1:46:40 AM

Abmario said:
Thermal paste application.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/thermal-paste-heat-...

If only you can replace your cpu fan, if cpu still overheating then you know cpu is failing.


Ah s***. After applying new thermal paste (dot method) temperature skyrocketed to 80c idle.

O god what am I to do now!
October 17, 2014 9:55:11 PM

I've cleaned out the heatsink again, and temperature dropped by 10c (wohoo!)

But somehow the computer crashes when a core hits 95c (during gaming)

I'll buy a better thermal paste and cpu cooling fan now.
October 17, 2014 9:34:21 PM

+1 with stickg1
If the readings are matching and done those exercises.. if you are sure of the cpu cooler are properly installed, probably something wrong with your cpu. If motherboard sensing an overheating cpu, it will shutdown (BSOD) to protect itself and other components from damage including cpu..

Replacing heatsink may lower down your cpu temp, but come to think of if you are running stock speed and it is overheating.

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