First win7 blue screen

CaptainHaplo · 04-11-09, 08:47 AM

Well, I finally forced Windows 7 to BSOD - and it took me overheating my vid card badly to do it. The BSOD immediately then bounced the box.

For the record - am using a 1650 Pro - ran it super hard using World in Conflict - and after two card resets due to heat it finally forced the OS to croak. So it is possible - but it seems to be pretty danged difficult.

And no - I was not intentionally trying.

Digital_Trucker · 04-11-09, 09:19 AM

I managed to BSOD it once, but I was semi-deliberately trying by installing drivers not certified for it. It seemed to be pretty bullet proof when I was playing around with it. Can't wait for the RC to come out to install it again.

SUBMAN1 · 04-11-09, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

Well, I finally forced Windows 7 to BSOD - and it took me overheating my vid card badly to do it. The BSOD immediately then bounced the box.

For the record - am using a 1650 Pro - ran it super hard using World in Conflict - and after two card resets due to heat it finally forced the OS to croak. So it is possible - but it seems to be pretty danged difficult.

And no - I was not intentionally trying.

Your vid card is a little out of date, especially considering the cost of a new one these days!

CaptainHaplo · 04-11-09, 05:02 PM

Yes I know - but right now I am stuck with it. Hopefully I can upgrade it soon. It has served me well to date, though I did have to replace the fan on it once.

Recommendations on a card under 150 would be appreciated. I am leaning toward nvidia simply based on the number of fans I have had to replace on ATI cards (3 replacements on 2 cards), though I am not locked into that. Both would be considered.

04-11-09, 08:47 AM	#1
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	First win7 blue screen Well, I finally forced Windows 7 to BSOD - and it took me overheating my vid card badly to do it. The BSOD immediately then bounced the box. For the record - am using a 1650 Pro - ran it super hard using World in Conflict - and after two card resets due to heat it finally forced the OS to croak. So it is possible - but it seems to be pretty danged difficult. And no - I was not intentionally trying. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

04-11-09, 09:19 AM	#2
Digital_Trucker Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Peach State Posts: 4,171 Downloads: 141 Uploads: 10	I managed to BSOD it once, but I was semi-deliberately trying by installing drivers not certified for it. It seemed to be pretty bullet proof when I was playing around with it. Can't wait for the RC to come out to install it again. __________________ RSM-GIEP-Killflags-LV Tribute-Playable Elco __Peace be with you, Dave.

04-11-09, 05:02 PM	#4
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Yes I know - but right now I am stuck with it. Hopefully I can upgrade it soon. It has served me well to date, though I did have to replace the fan on it once. Recommendations on a card under 150 would be appreciated. I am leaning toward nvidia simply based on the number of fans I have had to replace on ATI cards (3 replacements on 2 cards), though I am not locked into that. Both would be considered. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo