Random Lockups K9N2 SLI Platinum

Hey guys, Ive been dealing with a very annoying issue with a random Windows lockup, when I mean lockup its a press the reset button lockup.  At first I thought it was a faulty Hard Drive, I replaced that with a Fresh reload of Windows 7 64 Bit.  This issue has been going on for a few months, even before the Hard Drive going bad..   Some days/weeks I can play games without a problem, the lockups only occur within the first 5 to 10 minutes of playing, If I make it past that I am good to go..   In the last week I ran Memtest86 v4.0 and 3dMark Vantage, I got no errors or lockup's on either test.
Right after I ran the 3dMark Test I checked the temp in the bios here is what I found CPU Temp 111 F and System Temp 84 F, Im sure this is higher when Im gaming
I have been also getting this error in the event viewer on a lockup:
Component: AMD Northbridge
Error Source: Machine Check Exception
Error Type: HyperTransport Watchdog Timeout Error
Processor ID: 0
Here is my PC build, Ive been thinking about getting a new case that vents the heat from the top, I think this case I have is storing a lot of heat, the case itself gets very hot while playing games, I have 4 120mm fans running to. I was orginally running SLI with the 9800GT, I rebooted one day and one of the cards went, I sent both back to PNY and got 2 new ones but only put one back in since the heat was just to bad, I have a spare card now.
COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
MSI K9N2 SLI Platinum AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA nForce 750a SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
AMD Phenom 9950 Agena 2.6GHz Socket AM2+ 125W Quad-Core Black Edition Processor Model HD995ZXAGHBOX
CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power
PNY VCG981024GXEB-FLB GeForce 9800 GT Hybrid Power 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
Any help would be appreciated
Thanks

Quote from: GavinMS1 on 25-February-10, 08:17:04
Sounds exactly like the problem I was having when I upgraded to an AM3 965 Phenom-II from an AM2 6000+ and 800MHz DDR2 6GB to 1100MHz DDR2 @1066 8GB all at the same time. All I can suggest is to make sure your motherboard chipset drivers are current. Right now for 750a SLI Nforce the current driver from NVidia is SMBUS Driver (v4.74) WHQL, SMU Driver (v1.71) WHQL. That is in the v15.49 download from the NVidia website. Also make sure your video card drivers are also current. v196.21 WHQL is the latest from the NVidia website for windows 7 64 bit for 9 series cards. another thing you could try is updating you BIOS to the latets version for K9N2 Sli Platinum, it is v3.6. In this website at the top you should see a link to down load the FORUM FLASHER tool made by Svet (Hopefully he posts a reply to this as well, he would most likely be able to help you out more with this). There is also an info page containing instructions on how to use it somewhere on this website as well.
Im pretty good for keeping drivers updated, to double check I downloaded the Nvidia tool to check for updated drivers, says everything is up to date.. I havent updated the bios, Ive done it in the past on other machines and Im always a little scared to do it
I downloaded SpeedFan, here are some temps sitting idle, Im not sure what the temps should be, what do you guys think?
CPU: 163F
Remote Temp: 234F
Temp:  166F
Temp1: 97F
Temp2: 84F
Temp3: 205F
HD0: 100F
Core: 105F

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    •   AMI Bios  v02.61
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    Use XP Installation disk with SP2 or SP3 included to fix the BSOD.
    Simple your XP installation disk is outdated and cause troubles with latest hardware.

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    Quote from: Svet on 25-May-09, 02:21:06
    Have you tried with just memory stick in 1st DIMM near to CPU socket and mainboard out of PC case?
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  • SPDIF on K9N2 SLI Platinum

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  • Need help with drive installation for K9N2 SLI Platinum

     
    Hi
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    •   Toshiba DVD-ROM
    •   AMI Bios
    •   Antec Full Tower case
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    Hello!
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  • K9N2 SLI Platinum / Phenom II 940BE overvolting and buzzing at load

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  • K9N2 SLI Platinum raid setup after bios flash

    Hi
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    Hi BOSSKILLER
    Thanks for your quick response.
    Quote from: BOSSKILLER on 12-August-08, 00:14:44
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  • Need some advise - MSI K9N2 Sli Platinum

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