My computer started freezing out of nowhere... help please

[djfsolo]

This time the computer froze during gameplay (mirror's edge to be specific)
BLUE screen, didn't have a chance to grab the info off of it, is there anyway I can see or recall this information? So I can see what file messed up?

Are there system-file updates that I may not have for vista? Certain patches that you could recommend?

 

[Proximon]

You can look in the control panel under "Problem Reports and Solutions" to see if there is anything recorded there.

If you have been running Windows Update, it should be up to date.

 

[djfsolo]

rest assured though, that this blue screen is not due to memory right?

 

[Proximon]

MCH is apparently the same thing as your northbridge. I can't say why this would improve anything, unless your CPU and RAM were overclocked already.

You said you had already updated the BIOS, right?

 

[djfsolo]

The only bios updates currently out have to do with pentium 4/celeron processor support. WIth my lack of knowledge, I'd rather not attempt it, as I think I will only make things worse.

I was advised on another forum to change MCH to 1.28v and DRAM to 2.06V, we'll see how that turns out.

 

[Proximon]

If that worked it would be a clear sign of motherboard issues.

 

[djfsolo]

why is that? Any explanation for slow windows load time?

 

[Proximon]

Needing to overvolt the MCH would indicate either some serious resistance somewhere or just a bad northbridge.

You have a very common motherboard and very common RAM. There is no reason to look for unusual solutions at this point.

If you have tried both sets of RAM individually and there is no change, then you should open up a support ticket with Gigabyte and get an RMA. This is some sort of motherboard issue from your description.

 

[Proximon]

I think this thread may help you as well:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/258448-30-ep45-ud3p-issues-bios-boot-failure-please-help