BSOD While Playing Games

Hi,

Heat related BSOD events do not always mean an excessive level is reached as a
single component could be too sensitive to even the normal levels of heat.

Be sure to check with ASUStek Support, their on-line documentation and drivers,
and ask in their forums about any known issues (see below). Make sure the BIOS,
chipset drivers, and all major drivers are the latest.

BugCheck 124, {0, ffffe00061ef0028, bf800000, 124}

Probably caused by : GenuineIntel

124, 139, 7E, 1A, 1E, and 3B <-- when there are this many different bug_checks
added to the results below (124 analysis) hardware is strongly indicated. Good
chance it is the processor, or the heat sink, or the compound between them.

All the minidumps were analyzed and only two others had clear causes and you
have already updated the drivers indicated - the Nvidia drivers.

Processor report : see all are FATAL
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Common Platform Error Record @ ffffe00061ef0028
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Record Id     : 01d15b15f790c596
Severity      : Fatal (1)
Length        : 928
Creator       : Microsoft
Notify Type   : Machine Check Exception
Timestamp     : 1/30/2016 5:18:18 (UTC)
Flags         : 0x00000000

==============================================
Section 0     : Processor Generic
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptor    @ ffffe00061ef00a8
Section       @ ffffe00061ef0180
Offset        : 344
Length        : 192
Flags         : 0x00000001 Primary
Severity      : Fatal

Proc. Type    : x86/x64
Instr. Set    : x64
Error Type    : Cache error
Operation     : Generic
Flags         : 0x00
Level         : 0
CPU Version   : 0x00000000000306c3
Processor ID  : 0x0000000000000007

==============================================
Section 1     : x86/x64 Processor Specific
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptor    @ ffffe00061ef00f0
Section       @ ffffe00061ef0240
Offset        : 536
Length        : 128
Flags         : 0x00000000
Severity      : Fatal

==============================================
Section 2     : x86/x64 MCA
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Descriptor    @ ffffe00061ef0138
Section       @ ffffe00061ef02c0
Offset        : 664
Length        : 264
Flags         : 0x00000000
Severity      : Fatal

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ASUS - Service <-- includes Live Chat
http://www.service.asus.com/

ASUStek Support
http://support.asus.com/

ASUStek Forums
http://vip.asus.com/forum/default.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

ASUStek Drivers
http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us

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Could be heat related - try using a small fan to blow into the air intakes to see
if that helps. Does it just act like it loses power or does it shutdown in a normal
manner? Heat related does not always mean too much heat as it is very possible
that something is too sensitive to even normal levels of heat

Remove ALL power and reseat all cards, memory, and cables (both ends when
possible) - actually remove and replace - do not just snug. Remove the dust
bunnies and clean the vents. Check that the fans work (before and after opening
the case). 

This sounds like hardware so if the above does not help then you probably need
the help of a real computer shop (one that does its own in-shop service) or the
System Maker's Support.

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Troubleshoot blue screen errors
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/troubleshoot-blue-screen-errors

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BCCode: 124   0x00000124

This is usually heat related, defective hardware, memory or even processor though
it is  "possible" that it is driver related (rare). Remove ALL power and reseat all
cards, memory and cables (on both ends) - actually remove and replace - do not
just snug. Make sure the system has adequate ventilation - add a small fan
blowing into intakes. Carefully inspect the motherboard and other cards for
damage. Pay attention to the fatal hardware error implication. You may need
a real computer shop (not leeks and peeks at a BestBuy  or other BigBox stores)
or the System maker's Support.

Check the processor seating, heat sink, and the compound between the processor
and the heat sink which are common causes.

There have been a few instances where Norton/Symantec and other antivirus/security programs have caused this error.

BCCode: 124   0x00000124

The WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR bug check has a value of 0x00000124.
This bug check indicates that a fatal hardware error has occurred. This bug
check uses the error data that is provided by the Windows Hardware Error
Architecture (WHEA).

BCCode: 124    0x00000124 <-- read this link
http://www.faultwire.com/solutions-fatal_error/The-system-encountered-an-uncorrectable-hardware-error-0x00000124-*1289.html?order=votes

Bug Check 0x124: WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR <-- read this link
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff557321(v=VS.85).aspx

Hope this helps.
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Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Experience : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.