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    MSI gx640 problem, windows goes into BSOD is power is on.

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by haplo_09, Aug 22, 2011.

  1. haplo_09

    haplo_09 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everyone,
    just a few moments ago i run into a problem with my laptop.
    I all started when I tried to change the setting on gpu and gddr in amd overclocking utility, after i set them to 200/300 my screen suddenly became full of artifacts, than BSOD appeared and computer restarted.
    When it restarted artifacts persisted, so I uninstalled the AMD overdrive tool hoping that would fix the problem, however It didn't. I pluged in the powe cord and BSOD appeared withing 30 sec.

    I noticed that, since laptop is working when battery is on, I changed settings CCC in powerplay section to maximize battery life from maximize performance and system appear to become stable.


    So I wonder, have anyone of you experienced simmilar type of behaviour?
    If yes how did u fix it.

    P.S I have performed copper shim mode recently, but system was working fine and temperatures did not exceed more than 90C in furmark.
    ( all three parameters memory, shader and DisIo were fine.

    Thinking that Something went wrong with cooling, I removed thermal pads from ram and did repaste, but looks like the system is still unstable?

    Any ideas how I can fix it?
    any help would be greatly appretiated.
    thank you.


    Just a moment ago I ran 3dmark Vantage and the screen is full of artifacts, howeve the temperatures stay in 70C range. Any ideas?

    I have 2 theories, its either amd drivers got corrupted, so I am going to uninstall them

    b) video card is dying or power supply is defective.
     
  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If it's drivers, I would try a system restore, that might help.
     
  3. haplo_09

    haplo_09 Notebook Consultant

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    Just removed Catalyst Control center and run 3dmark vantage.
    Artifacts are gone, max temperature is around 81.5 at memory sensor.