Alex Raptos
Caldari
Phoenix Rising.
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Posted - 2009.07.24 12:16:00 -
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Edited by: Alex Raptos on 24/07/2009 12:16:52
First off, Define "runs hot" because even though cards can be engineered to withstand heats of up to 100c~ long exposure to even 80c~ can fry a card.
Secondly, you do not mention which Operating System you are using, or even if multiple monitors are involved. If you are using XP, then:
1. Go to Start -> Control Panel -> System
2. Go to Advanced
3. Under the Startup and Recovery section, click Settings...
4. Under System Failure un-check "Automatically restart"
If using Vista:
1. Go to Start > Control Panel > System
2. Click "Advanced System Settings". It should be in the "Tasks" sidebar.
3. Under "Startup and Recovery" click the Settings button, and under "System failure" disable "Automatically Restart"
Then, wait for it to BSOD again i guess, but this time write down the full error code 00x000000 Etc, and if needed the reason it gives for failure. Some googling of the error code may or may not help.
There was also issue's a while back with both nVidia and ATI cards where, in vista, if multiple monitors were being used the graphics card driver would occasionally fail and then failure to restart the graphics driver would cause the computer to blue-screen.
Then there is the PSU, If there has been a power spike in your PSU it may be likely that all four RAM modules are now defective. Download MemTest and run the computer with as little background programs as possible (And turn Aero off if using it with Vista). Set it to test all of your RAM (4096mb) and leave it for a few hours (Let it make at least two passes, 200%, although this may take a while its advised to do so.)
I experienced alot of graphics focused errors because my cooling was insufficient for my card (Stock Asus cooler on the ATI4850) and even though the card is said to be able to run at upwards of 90c perfectly safely, it was crashing frequently. You might want to see if you can do anything to keep the card cooler and if that stops the crashing, see about a long term fix.
Last thing i would say is to make sure your drivers are up to date and if not, remember to fully uninstall your current ones before installing the new ones.
 Originally by: Dirk Magnum
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