What is the Cause Of This Error NMI_HARDWARE_FAILURE

[concernedcomputeruser]

I have been struggling with this error for a few hours now...I'm guessing it has something to with external hard drive, but I'm not sure

 

[damric]

Let's see your specs.

 

[ss202sl]

NMI_HARDWARE_FAILURE

 

[concernedcomputeruser]

http://valid.x86.fr/wxtjtd spec here on this page

 

[COLGeek]

See here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2750146

As asked earlier, we need to know about your system to be able to assist you.

 

[damric]

Since I have no detailed specs to go off, I'll just use my crystal ball.

Crystal ball says Power Supply is over 5 years OLD and worn out. New PSU in your future.

 

[concernedcomputeruser]

Intel Core2 Quad CPU Q6700 @ 2.66GHz
Threading 1 CPU - 4 Cores - 4 Threads
Frequency 1594.04 MHz (6 * 265.67 MHz)
Architecture Kentsfield (65 nm)
CPUID / Stepping 6.F.B / 6.F (G0)
CPU Extensions MMX, SSE, EM64T, VT-x
Caches L1 : 128 KB / L2 : 8192 KB
Microcode 0x00000BA
Temperature 54°C
Voltage 1.325 Volts
Type Stock
Motherboard
ModelDell 0GM819
BIOS Dell Inc. - A22 - 06/11/2012
CPU Socket Socket 775 LGA
North Bridge Intel Q35 rev A2
South Bridge Intel 82801IO (ICH9DO) rev 02
Memory (RAM)
Size4096 MB
Type DDR2-664 - Dual Channel
Frequency 332.1 MHz (4:5)
Timings 5-5-5-15
Slot #1 ModuleNanya Technology - 1024 MB (5300)
Slot #2 ModuleNanya Technology - 1024 MB (5300)
Slot #3 ModuleNanya Technology - 1024 MB (5300)
Slot #4 ModuleNanya Technology - 1024 MB (5300)
Graphic Card (GPU)
GPU TypeNVIDIA GeForce GT 610 (810 MHz)
VRAM Size 2048 MB (500 MHz)
Miscellaneous
Windows Version Windows 8.1 (6.3) 32-bit
Windows Subver (Build 9600)
CPU-Z Version 1.69

 

[concernedcomputeruser]

okay if I really do need a new PSU...how can I test it to see if I needed to replace it?

 

[damric]

I guess you can lead a horse to water, but you can't get it to read a FAQ about which computer specs need to be detailed

 

[damric]

okay if I really do need a new PSU...how can I test it to see if I needed to replace it?

I don't know if you need a new PSU.

What model # is your PSU and how old is it?

 

[concernedcomputeruser]

It's A Dell Optiplex 755 Quadcore

 

[damric]

Yeah go ahead and replace the PSU. Even if it's not the cause of the problem (I'm 90% certain it is tho), a PSU should be replaced every 5 years anyway. $45 for peace of mind.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($45.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $45.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-18 22:14 EDT-0400