Constant Computer Crashes

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Farthes

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The issue started about a week ago, every now and then the computer will lock up to the point I must hard restart it. I have exhausted every effort I know to find the issue. I have ran a hard drive test, memtest (56 tests with no failures, I dont know how many tests there are but it was still going and Ive heard 49 was enough tests). I have dusted the computer out and such.

The problem started whenever I was playing games but eventually migrated toward just surfing the internet. As far as I can tell it is completely random.

Specs:

OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit
Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo CPU 3.16ghz
Ram: 4 gigs
Video Cards: Nvidia Geforce 9800M GTX SLI enabled

Thank you in advanced for the help
 
What program did you use to scan the hard drive?

[Testing the CPU]
Use Prime 95, OCCT, Orthos or Intel Burn Tool to stress test the CPU.

[Testing the GPU]
Use Furmark or ATI Tool to stress test the GPU. If you see any artifacts, the GPU could be overheating, too overclocked, or faulty.

[Testing the PSU]
Buy and use a digital multi-meter to monitor the voltages coming from the PSU. Follow the instructions for "Using a multi-meter to check voltages":
http://www.bfgpower.com/troubleshooting.html#DMM

Oh and what PSU do you have?
 
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