PC BSOD, only certain games. Minidumps Attached. -> Fixed : )
Hi guys,
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Update- Problem Solved
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First off, I have found heaps of helpful info from this site contained in the form of guides and general posts. I however have been unable to resolve my problem. Any help would be much appreciated as this is beyond my level of knowledge.
My system is:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320
Mobo: Intel D946GZIS
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB)
OS : XP Pro SP2
Audio: Creative SB Live! Series Audio Processor
Optical: PIONEER DVD-RW
Memory: 1 Gig ddr2 (1 stick)
HD: 80Gig NTFS
As described certain games crash. World in conflict and gears of war in particular. Most games work fine (eg: Armed Assault, Bioshock which are very demanding games), the system is otherwise stable. I get a BSOD before I even get into actual play time, usually right at the end of loading a scene as you are about to be thrown into the action. All menus and intros work fine.
The error reported when windows reboots is: "STOP 0x000000EA THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER" microsoft recommend turning acceleration down or different graphics drivers, however I dont think that is the fix in this case.
I am pretty thorough when uninstalling\re-installing new graphics drivers. I usually clean my windows temp folder and use drivercleaner pro after uninstalling through control panel.
I have tried a larger power supply (400W Thermaltake). My 12V rail goes no lower than 12.06v.
I ran memtest86 for 23 runs and found 0 errors.
I have tried all manner of video drivers from the latest to those recommended on the developers websites. No fixes found.
I changed my 7600GT for an X800xl and the problem still persisted.
most minidumps say "Probably caused by : nv4_disp.dll ( nv4_disp+b36d8 )" but I can't read further into them to obtain anymore usefull information. From what I have read here, sometimes that NV4_disp.dll error is not always a reflection of a direct graphics hardware\software issue. I hope that is the case here.
I have tried that many possible solutions I may have missed some things I have tried.
I anyone could spare a few minutes to look at my minidumps I would be very appreciative. I have gone about as far as I can myself I think, my poor little brain isnt working anymore : (
Thanks in advance.
Julian
Hi guys,
-------------------------
Update- Problem Solved
-------------------------
First off, I have found heaps of helpful info from this site contained in the form of guides and general posts. I however have been unable to resolve my problem. Any help would be much appreciated as this is beyond my level of knowledge.
My system is:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320
Mobo: Intel D946GZIS
Video: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT (256 MB)
OS : XP Pro SP2
Audio: Creative SB Live! Series Audio Processor
Optical: PIONEER DVD-RW
Memory: 1 Gig ddr2 (1 stick)
HD: 80Gig NTFS
As described certain games crash. World in conflict and gears of war in particular. Most games work fine (eg: Armed Assault, Bioshock which are very demanding games), the system is otherwise stable. I get a BSOD before I even get into actual play time, usually right at the end of loading a scene as you are about to be thrown into the action. All menus and intros work fine.
The error reported when windows reboots is: "STOP 0x000000EA THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER" microsoft recommend turning acceleration down or different graphics drivers, however I dont think that is the fix in this case.
I am pretty thorough when uninstalling\re-installing new graphics drivers. I usually clean my windows temp folder and use drivercleaner pro after uninstalling through control panel.
I have tried a larger power supply (400W Thermaltake). My 12V rail goes no lower than 12.06v.
I ran memtest86 for 23 runs and found 0 errors.
I have tried all manner of video drivers from the latest to those recommended on the developers websites. No fixes found.
I changed my 7600GT for an X800xl and the problem still persisted.
most minidumps say "Probably caused by : nv4_disp.dll ( nv4_disp+b36d8 )" but I can't read further into them to obtain anymore usefull information. From what I have read here, sometimes that NV4_disp.dll error is not always a reflection of a direct graphics hardware\software issue. I hope that is the case here.
I have tried that many possible solutions I may have missed some things I have tried.
I anyone could spare a few minutes to look at my minidumps I would be very appreciative. I have gone about as far as I can myself I think, my poor little brain isnt working anymore : (
Thanks in advance.
Julian