BSOD supposedly due to driver error.

Discussion in 'Software' started by drp5018, Dec 9, 2011.

  1. drp5018

    drp5018 Private E-2

    I recently upgraded my CPU from an e6550 to an e8600. After doing so occasionally when on the internet using firefox I get a BSOD. Windows error report tool is suggesting that it is driver related. I have a Dell Optiplex 755 minitower with the following installed:
    -intel e8600 core 2 duo
    -corsair GS700w power supply
    -2Gb DDR2 667Mhz Samsung Ram(stock) plan to upgrade speed and size in very near future
    -XFX ATI radeon HD 5770 single slot
    -1Tb HDD western digital Black caviar
    -Creative Xi-Fi XtremeGamer sound card
    -Linksys WMP600N Wireless-N PCI Adapter with Dual-Band wireless card

    After installation I checked my fsb:dram ratio and it's1:1. Then I updated my chipset Q35. Bios was also updated to A20 before installing the CPU. Before the CPU upgrade I had zero problems/troubles while all drivers where upgraded to the latest versions.

    Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
     
  2. Major Attitude

    Major Attitude Co-Owner MajorGeeks.Com Staff Member

    Bios updated. Motherboard drivers updated. Did you update the video drivers? If the card can be removed, remove and re-seat it back in place.

    Beyond that memory errors on your video card or system is where I would look. You can spend hours testing or just remove one stick, try it out, then swap the other stick in. Your PC will be slower for the duration but it's effective.
     
  3. drp5018

    drp5018 Private E-2

    Reseated the memory and graphics card and haven't have a BSOD. It's a little strange that is all it took but I'll take it. Thanks a lot.
     

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