Problem with my PC.

[Alexandru Burbulea]

Hello , I have a problem with my pc if you can help me.
So , when i start the computer it stay 5-10 minutes and then reboot or blue screen , after that , pc wont start for 2-3 minutes , then i can start again , at the blue screen error it gives me Blue Screen error 1e.

My components are :
- Motherboard : MSI P35 Platinum Model : MS-7345 1.0 (BIOS VERSION 1.A)
- CPU : Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4Ghz , Stock , i didn't OC'ed.
- CPU Cooler : DeepCool I don't know the model but It's good. (CPU temp , around 45-50 - 55-60 in full load).
- GPU : Sapphire HD 4870 2gb Vapor-X 256 Bits GDDR5.
- Power Supply : Rasurbo GAP 656 650W
- RAM : 4x1gb Corsair XMS2 PC2 6400 800Mhz
- HDD : Maxtor 160GB SATA II (It's old , I have it from about 5-6 years , but is good , only 10 warnings in HD Tune).

EDIT: Sorry they are not errors just warnings about cable ...

 

[X79]

The PSU looks quite suspicious.

 

[herrwizo]

but is good , only 10 errors in HD Tune

As far as HDDs go (or any memory type for that matter), even a single "error" is too much - in your case this can and will ocassionaly result in blue screens and inevitable loss of data in not-so-distant future. A full backup and drive replacement is advised ASAP.

Besides that, PSU seems a rather bad quality model. Should be replaced with Seasonic/XFX/Antec HCG or similar PSU, 550W is enough for your rig.

 

[Alexandru Burbulea]

but is good , only 10 errors in HD Tune

As far as HDDs go (or any memory type for that matter), even a single "error" is too much - in your case this can and will ocassionaly result in blue screens and inevitable loss of data in not-so-distant future. A full backup and drive replacement is advised ASAP.

Besides that, PSU seems a rather bad quality model. Should be replaced with Seasonic/XFX/Antec HCG or similar PSU, 550W is enough for your rig.

HDD dont give errors just warnings about something from cable.

 

[herrwizo]

What warnings exactly, sir?

 

[Alexandru Burbulea]

Hmm , HD Tune don't give me full results , i've downloaded crystaldisk , and now i have this warnings.

Reallocated Sectors Count - Current 100 Worst 100 Threshold 36
Current Pending Sector Count - Current 90 Worst 1 Threshold 0
Uncorrectable Sector Count - Current 90 Worst 1 Threshold 0

The HDD is MAXTOR STM3160215AS 160.0 GB
HDD Temp 38.

 

[herrwizo]

Yup, bad sectors on disk. Backup your data ASAP and get a different drive. Considering that you only have a 160GB drive at the moment, you might as well get an SSD (250GB, like Samsung 850 EVO) and get a nice performance boost as well.

 

[Alexandru Burbulea]

Okay , I'll buy an SSD , and you think PSU too? Or it's ok?

 

[X79]

It can only benefit you to get a better PSU. XFX, EVGA, Antec or Seasonic.

Samsung SSDs are good. Altnernatively OCZ perhaps.

You could also get an SSHD. That's a normal HDD, mixed with SSD. Then you get the best of both worlds.

A 1TB HDD with 64GB SSD for instance. Or just a WD Caviar Blue 7200RPM.

 

[Alexandru Burbulea]

Indeed, the hdd was the problem , i've installed hard disk sentinel , and at health is 8%. 1792 days and 19 hours xD

There are 19 bad sectors on the disk surface. The contents of these sectors were moved to the spare area.
The drive found 210 bad sectors during its self test.
There are 210 weak sectors found on the disk surface. They may be remapped any time in the later use of the disk.
1783 errors occured during data transfer. This may indicate problem of the device or with data/power cables. It is recommended to examine and replace the cables if possible.

I've replaced it with an old hdd , until I will buy an SSD or an HDD.
This one is an HDS728080PLAT20 IDE/ATA 80.0 GB , but the health is 100%.

 

[CaedenV]

I agree with others here:
Once a HDD starts throwing errors, especially bad sectors, then you are on borrowed time and you should replace it asap. This could very well be the root of at least some of your issues.

The other big stand-out issue is the PSU. Good quality PSUs can last you several years and through multiple computer builds... but cheap ones like that should probably be replaced by now (it is what... 5-7 years old?). Get a good SeaSonic PSU that is 80+ Bronze or better.

The only other thing I will add is that most of the time BSOD issues are RAM related. Now DDR2 is generally bullet-proof, and it is probably fine, or throwing errors due to a bad PSU, so absolutely replace the PSU first. But if the PSU and SSD do not fix the issue then you are looking at new RAM as the next likely troublemaker. DDR2 is expensive, and your system is getting up there in age... if it turns out that your RAM is bad I would seriously consider moving to a newer core system (CPU/Mobo/Ram) rather than throwing money at those components on your current system.

 

[herrwizo]

I agree with others here:
if the PSU and SSD do not fix the issue then you are looking at new RAM as the next likely troublemaker. DDR2 is expensive, and your system is getting up there in age... if it turns out that your RAM is bad I would seriously consider moving to a newer core system (CPU/Mobo/Ram) rather than throwing money at those components on your current system.

Absolutely agree on all points here. HDD and PSU are most likely culprits, but if that doesn't help, it might be better to invest in a whole new system alltogether unless you can replace RAM for cheap. A good thing is that your new SSD and PSU will be usable in a new rig as well and last you many years to come. A good investment, regardless of outcome.