I haven't been around lately as my computer is seriously FUBAR. I get random BSODs and it sometimes are seconds in between them other times it can be hours. I have reinstalled Windows not long ago and that didn't help. I have replaced MOBO, memory and graphics card but no luck. I have removed or exchanged anything but the PSU and CPU so I guess one of them are the bad guys. At the moment my finances doesn't allow me to just buy a new PSU and CPU just to test and rule them out. :(
So, I don't know when I will be back on the server next time. I might be lucky and get a 3 hour BSOD-free evening next Friday but lately the computer have been up less than 10 minutes. So if I drop connection you know it is the BSOD-machines fault.
Cheers,
What socket CPU is it...someone may have a spare they can donate?
Intel Socket 775
(http://www.lugnagatan.net/mats/temp/DSC06074.JPG)
This is what I get when I try to reinstall windows ... :(
windows XP OS?
During the Windows install does the BSOD happen quickly enough to allow you to try various things without waiting a huge amount of time to know if it's worked?
If it's quick then:
Try a BIOS reset to default.
Try RAM sticks in different configs.
Quote from: OldBloke;288156During the Windows install does the BSOD happen quickly enough to allow you to try various things without waiting a huge amount of time to know if it's worked?
If it's quick then:
Try a BIOS reset to default.
Try RAM sticks in different configs.
No it doesn't allow me to do anything. It basically loads the drivers then the BSOD appears. I will ty the BIOS reset, but considering I had the same problem with the "old" MOBO. I have exhanged to a brand new set of RAM sticks and the have the same problem. I think it is the CPU but could this happen if the PSU doesn't supply enough power?
Thanks for the suggestions. I will keep checking.
Edit: Yes this happens when I try to install WinXP 32 bit. I manage to get through the 64bit installation though. I still have the BSODs.
From what i can see, you need to install XP complete with SP2 from the off and this tends to fix the problem in most cases
Quote from: Snokio;288176From what i can see, you need to install XP complete with SP2 from the off and this tends to fix the problem in most cases
My CD with XP only includes SP1. That could be the answer. Thanks. :)
If nobody objects I'll move this thread in a bit to the main Tech section as more help is available there than in here!
Link to what I read:
http://www.techspot.com/vb/topic16553.html
apparently you can create a new CD with XP/SP2 slipstreamed into it
Quote from: TeaLeaf;288234If nobody objects I'll move this thread in a bit to the main Tech section as more help is available there than in here!
Go for it.
Snokio, it seems to work so far. I have made a slipstreamed CD with XP and SP3 (there were instructions for that as well). I have passed the BSOD point and everything seems to be moving along nicely.
Thanks!
Hope it lasts :thumb:
BSOD first time I tried CSS. Need to see if a reinstall of steam will help. Otherwise I am back to square one. :(
Silly question, maybe, but what graphics card have you got? There was a problem with some of the earlier ATI 4800 series(I think) Sapphire cards. There is a new card BIOS that fixes it.
It only affected CS:S because it couldn't handle when the card auto-overclocked itself during play.
Quote from: Sn00ks;289727Silly question, maybe, but what graphics card have you got? There was a problem with some of the earlier ATI 4800 series(I think) Sapphire cards. There is a new card BIOS that fixes it.
It only affected CS:S because it couldn't handle when the card auto-overclocked itself during play.
Nvidia 8800GTX.
I might get my hands on a CPU to test in my machine the coming weekend. Fingers crossed.