wevsspot Posted December 12, 2012 Posted December 12, 2012 That's perfectly safe Euro. I really have done it just like that hundreds of times. No problems. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted December 12, 2012 Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) I'll probably do it over the weekend as I've got a load of mock exams this week that don't actually mean anything but everyone makes a big thing about, so I've got to at least pretend to put some effort in :tongue: Please scroll down to see thread summary so far Edited December 13, 2012 by EuroFight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 Following wevsspot's advice, I ran my rig on my motherboard box, and as he said, rig ran perfectly Unfortunately I got the same issue I've always had with a BSOD (first time) then a CTD (second time) when playing Metro 2033 about 2 seconds into the gameplay... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 Sorry to hear that Euro. This thread is getting pretty long, and I think it might be of benefit for you to summarize (itemize) everything you've done up to this point. Maybe being able to see everything you've attempted in a single string would bring a set of fresh eyes to the issue. Just a thought. I know it would help me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) Good idea wev Thread summary: I built an AMD FX-based rig earlier this year, and have had a number of issues with crash-to-desktops, blue screens and the system locking up with a blur on the screen. CPU is OCCT, Prime95 stable, however the system will fail 3DMark 11 and other GPU tests. The following components have been replaced - Graphics card (twice) - RAM modules (same brand) - Power Supply (got rid of el-cheapo) - Motherboard (RMA'd) The remaining original components are - Processor (new with rig) - Hard-drive (used, worked in my old rig, passed SMART, Seagate Self Test) - Wireless card (used, sometimes temperamental, no difference when not plugged in) I have also attempted the following fixes Software - Memtest86/+ (no errors) - Reinstalled Windows - Updated drivers (various versions of Catalyst 8, 10, 12) - Analysed BSODs (all atikmpak.sys failures) - Removed audio drivers/reinstalled/updated - Updated motherboard BIOS Hardware - Run rig outside case - Underclocked card (tried on all 3) - Run the system with different keyboard/mouse, without ODD, Wireless Card, nothing but essentials) - Replaced SATA cable - Increased CPU VCORE I am completely clueless as to the issue here, if anybody has any suggestions, fixes, or any more information, please let me know, I'd really appreciate your input Thanks in advance for any responses - Euro Edited December 13, 2012 by EuroFight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wevsspot Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 Euro - you can hate me for saying this......................... Put a nVidia GPU in there and see if that eliminates the problem. I'm out of other ideas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 (edited) Thought someone was gonna say that...I'm not sure I even have a nVidia GPU in my house...I'll have a look around... Update: Okay found one - PNY GeForce 6200...only AGP Update 2: E-mailed AMD about the graphics issue to see what they say about it...now for waiting... Edited December 13, 2012 by EuroFight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanTheGamer11 Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 You forgot to add that you tried another HDD with new Windows Hey maybe you can get an AMD FX6300 as a replacement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeSoprano Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 You still didn't try that cpu in another board, that might be the only thing left, even if you had to pay a tech shop to test it for you, at least you could eliminate that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 That's true. I'm going to have one more check of a stick of another brand of RAM, if that doesn't solve anything, I'll get a cheap nVidia card and test it with that. I'm reluctant to take it to a tech shop as I don't really like them ripping people off (technically I'm banned from one of their stores but that's a story for another day) but if none of the previous fixes solves the problem, I'll probably take the chip down there to test it. I've also currently got a support ticket out with AMD asking about any issues with compatibility with the spec I have, and I'll also ask them if there are any reported issues with my chip's batch number they can let me know of, just in case. In reality, they can't really blame it on anyone else (if the RAM fix doesn't work that is) because the two things that could be causing the issue, processor and graphics card, are both AMD. Anyway, cheers for the info everyone, I'll update the thread when I get any progress. If anyone else has any more suggestions that haven't already been mentioned please feel free to continue posting them, I'll check this thread often Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boinker Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 Hey euroflight... Where do you reside??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroFight Posted December 13, 2012 Posted December 13, 2012 Hey euroflight... Where do you reside??? I'm from the sunny island we call England. London to be exact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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