Bsod from 3 different video cards

[uberdragon321]

i bought a new video card for gaming and i get a bsod: 0xa "irq_not_less_or_equal.

i took it back and got a new one same thing with the next one




hp pavilon a6030n
amd athlon 64x dual core possessor 2.5 GHz
2 gigs ram
vista home premium

 

[Route44]

That particular error code is due to a faulty driver. What video cards did you install and did you remove the old drivers before installing the new?

 

[uberdragon321]

i installed nvidia 6600, 7300 and 8800


i did uninstall the drivers for for my original video card (which is integrated)

 

[CCT]

Use this tool to get rid of all remnants:

http://www.hardwareguru.com/newsitem.php?id=3676

 

[Route44]

I take it you disabled your integrated graphics in your BIOS? Plus what CCT said.

 

[acidosmosis]

i installed nvidia 6600, 7300 and 8800


i did uninstall the drivers for for my original video card (which is integrated)

All NV cards which use the same driver I believe.

 

[uberdragon321]

yesterday i got a nvidia geforce 9600 gt oc and i got two more bsods

0x08e (0xC05, 0x8017c2cd, 0xbsb36c44, 0x00)

and

pfn_list_corrupt

0x04e (0x99, 0x07bofa, 0x00, 0x00)

i get these codes when i turn on a game or leave it for about 20 min

 

[uberdragon321]

what is the min power needed for the 9600?

 

[Route44]

0x8E errors are almost always due to hardware compatibility issues (though sometimes it can be a driver causing the problem).

0x4E errors are often caused by corrupted memory. I speak from personal experience.

If you do have corrupted memory it would go a lone way of explaining why you have so many BSODs with all the changing and trouble shooting you've tried.

Go to www.memtest.org and download the latest version (this is free and free of adware). Burn the ISO to a CD. Go to your BIOS and place your DVD/CD-ROM drive as first bootable.

Reboot with CD in drive. The test will take over. This takes a long time. Allow it to make a minimum of 7 passes (the test consists of 8 individual tests that = to one pass).

If you have any errors you have RAM that needs to be replaced.

 

[uberdragon321]

i found out that the 9600 needs 400w but my power supply only has 300w can that be the problem?

i had never gotten any bsods before the i put in the cards and when i took them out i didn't get any so can ram still be the problem?

 

[uberdragon321]

Highest Error Address : 0007841cb8 - 1924.0MB Test Errors
1 2

 

[Route44]

Yes, definitely, an under powered PSU will cause many problems. Video cards can be very demanding of power. How much can you spend on a new PSU?

Also, if you have memtest errors you've got faulty RAM. Try testing on each stick.

 

[uberdragon321]

i am hoping to get this one tomorrow:
http://www.staples.ca/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?CatIds=&webid=704176&affixedcode=WW
is it possible that the underpowered psu was causing the ram problem?

 

[Rage_3K_Moiz]

PSUs are not known to cause RAM problems AFAIK. It is your RAM that is the main issue here, so get a new kit. Also, your PSU is probably underpowered for the 9600GT. Get a better PSU ASAP to avoid any other problems. I'd recommend this one.

 

[uberdragon321]

i took out the corrupted sticks of ram and no more bsods. why wasn't it acting up before i put the video card in

 

[Route44]

i took out the corrupted sticks of ram and no more bsods. why wasn't it acting up before i put the video card in

This is one of those countless PC mysteries. I am glad, though, that you found your issue.

 

[uberdragon321]

thanks for all your help