BSOD on random startups

Please don't edit posts to add new info as I don't get notified when you do that. Thanks.

I'll look at it now and get back to you in a bit.

No problem :) The newest dump I see is 6/22. Looks like your Nvidia driver is the problem:

Code:

BugCheck F7, {2fffd3b184ef, b01f8481840d, ffff4fe07b7e7bf2, 0}
Probably caused by : nvlddmkm.sys ( nvlddmkm+18b926 )

You have version 368.39 installed.

Remove and install latest Nvidia drivers:

I suggest completely uninstalling the Nvidia display drivers using Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) from WagnardMobile (near bottom of page) then install and run GeForce Experience to get the latest driver for you Nvidia card:

See if that gets rid of the problem.

If the same problem use DDU again then try an older driver. Repeat going back 4-5 drivers if necessary.

See here: Drivers | GeForce

I wouldn't be surprised.

To run SLI or Crossfire on your system, you need a few things: a compatible motherboard, two compatible video cards, and a "bridge" that connects the two cards together (these usually come with your motherboard or video cards). In SLI, you need two cards that have the same GPU—for example, two GTX 560

Unfortunately, running multiple cards comes with some cons. For example:

• Two video cards sitting closely together in your case will draw more power, produce more heat, and produce more noise. If you're concerned about any of those things, SLI and Crossfire may not be for you.
• Not all games support SLI and Crossfire. This depends on your video driver, not the game itself. NVIDIA and AMD often update their drivers to include multi-GPU support for new games, but if one of your games isn't supported, you'll either have to deal with one GPU or tinker with your driver settings to get the game working yourself.
• SLI and Crossfire can sometimes cause a phenomenon called micro stuttering that makes the video look a tad choppy. It can be particularly aggravating to some people, especially at lower framerates.

So Is It Worth It?

We can't tell you what will work for you, but I almost always try to go with a powerful single card rather than two cards in SLI or Crossfire. To me, it's worth the extra $50 (or whatever it is) to have a card that works without system tweaks, without the extra noise, and without the chance of any micro stutter issues.