0x124 Stop

[Aangeliceus]

I have a second PC that I use for various things that is actually fairly new... but now it's BSOD'ing me with stop code 0x124.... which means hardware related fault.

I'm down to the processor or motherboard failing and I'm leaning towards the motherboard being shot.

I've never had an Intel processor fail, so I'd be really surprised if the processor really is the problem.

Remotely, it could be a PSU issue too... but I've stress tested the PSU and it has not failed. Funny thing though, I can stress test the CPU for hours on end and there is no failure. However, soon as a right-click or load something else, I get a BSOD.

I've done the following so far:

- Tested RAM (4 sticks of 8GB) / Tested in singles and pairs (8, 16, 24, 32)
- Tested RAM slots and alternated RAM in various slots and combinations.
- Removed the GPU (same BSOD occurs)
- Updated Drivers, BIOS and anything that could remotely cause a H/W related BSOD
- There are two SSD's installed: Disconnected the auxiliary drive and the BSOD went away for awhile, but it popped up again this morning.
- I've checked cooling functions (water cooled with a Corsair H80i) and temps are very stable.
- Reset BIOS settings to optimized defaults - No OC or manual voltage settings.
- Tried booting in safe mode to exclude some drivers; still get a BSOD

Stats:

Gigabyte MB (H87 Chipset)
Intel i7 - 4770K
Corsair PSU (AX760i)
Corsair Cooling (H80i) + CorsairLink
GeForce 780 Ti GPU
Samsung 840 PRO SSD #1
Samsung 840 EVO SSD #2
No DVD/CD
32GB RAM (Sanmax, fairly popular in Japan - yes, I cheaped out on the brand and timings)
Other Cooling 1 120mm and 1 140mm Fan (push + pull)

Tonight, I will pull the SSD's and try a regular mechanical HDD and load up a basic install of Win7, this will be to just eliminate or identify the SSD's as a root cause of the BSOD's.

Not that this thread will help anyone, it's more of a checklist for myself to see if I've missed anything....

and lastly, PC porn:



Now debating next step beyond SSD checks.

 

[Aangeliceus]

Yeah - I use this PC for a FFXIV mule, mainly for market watching and extra retainers.

 

[Aangeliceus]

Well... It apparently wasn't the SSD's. (it crashed anyway) But I noticed this time, that it would constantly cyle in BSOD's after a longer time period of operation. That edges me closer to a MB issue.

Odd point: Couldn't get it to fully recognize and install (Win7) on a standard 320GB mechanical HDD.

I'm really leaning towards a junked MB in this case. I'll be very disappointed if it's the processor, but I'll find out today.
Going to stop by the PC shop and pickup a new board with a Z97 chipset and pray it solves my problems.

(This could be an opportunity to tune up my main system, which is now 3 generations behind.)

 

[Aangeliceus]

Well, I found a $50 off deal with a new MB and CPU combo at lunch today.

So, new MB w/Z97 chipset and a 4790K i7.

Need parts to build either another media PC or a PC for our guest room. So, it works out.

 

[Aangeliceus]

Closing out this thread - with a sad report.

The CPU was indeed the culprit. In the end, I split the machine into two separate units with a 4790 and a 4790K, no more problems.

The 4790 is becoming my media PC for the living room and the 4790K returns to its spot in gaming/work stuff.

I'm now debating on what I should do with the now dead 4770K. Probably smash it with a hammer... lol.

 

[furax]

Use it as a drink coaster.