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Invader_sk00dge

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Ok. Here we go. I have been a fan of the [H] ever since I found it, and found that it and its members provide useful advice. So here it is. My computer is having numerous problems. First of all, let's start out with the blue screens I keep having. One is a "Machine Check Exception" bluescreen. The only common factor in the instances when it happens is that it will only BSOD when I'm playing music. I'm in the process of narrowing down the problem. I switched from my Audigy 2 ZS over to my onboard sound. Another BSOD I am getting is from my 250 GB HDD. Anytime I try to access data off of it (with recovery console, setup for Windows 2k, 98, or XP, DOS prompt, or trying to boot) it will BSOD with an NTFS.sys bluescreen. Now I've looked both of these up on the MS knowledgebase and other sources. The Machine Check Exception could be anything. According to MS it could be my power supply even. The other BSOD (NTFS.sys) is caused by a corrupt file system on the HDD itself. So I'm at a loss here. This all started happening after I bought a Gigabyte motherboard and OCZ power supply. Now I'm pretty sure it has something to do with that as far as the Machine Check Exception BSOD. As a computer professional, I have been through a lot of computer problems and this one by far is the most stressful and time consuming one. What should I do? I'm just thinking of scrapping the Gigabyte and getting an ASUS. As of yet, it's the ONLY mobo manufacturer that has not caused me problems. So I'm at a loss here. Any and all input would be appreciated. Thanks.
 
Ran memtest for 6 hours, no problems. Haven't tested on Prime95 yet. But I'm not overclocking, everything is stock. And I'm just wondering if I should just scrap the mobo since it seems this was the problem in the first place...
 
have you tried updating drivers (video card, chipset, sound, etc). you can go to your hard drive makes website and download diagnostic tools, a fresh format and install could be in order.... it could be mobo related, others have had problems with the Gigabyte
 
I've reformatted and reinstalled countless times and made sure that the drivers are up to date. The WD diagnostic tools didn't work and I'm not sure why. One of the files couldn't be loaded. Are there any third party tools anybody knows of?
 
Invader_sk00dge said:
I've reformatted and reinstalled countless times and made sure that the drivers are up to date. The WD diagnostic tools didn't work and I'm not sure why. One of the files couldn't be loaded. Are there any third party tools anybody knows of?
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I'm starting to think it may be the mobo. Run prime95 just to be sure. If there is something messed up it'll show fast
 
That's what I've been thinking all along as well. I guess I can RMA it then sell it :( But I have the money for a new mobo, so why not? And ASUS in my experience is rock solid. I'll run Prime95 today after work and see what turns up. Since I've never used it before, I thought it only tested the CPU stability. Does it also test the mobo?
 
Invader_sk00dge said:
That's what I've been thinking all along as well. I guess I can RMA it then sell it :( But I have the money for a new mobo, so why not? And ASUS in my experience is rock solid. I'll run Prime95 today after work and see what turns up. Since I've never used it before, I thought it only tested the CPU stability. Does it also test the mobo?
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I'm not sure if it tests the mobo as well, but the way I see it the CPU cant run right if the mobo is messed up.

Personally I love Asus. Ive never had a problem and everyone can agree they make great boards
 
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