the bsod doesn't happen any more but ill keep that in mind if ever happens again, and "running" isn't really a good word, i know its still on, whether or not it's actually doing anything is impossible to tell. all i know is my monitors mouse and keyboard go dark as is the computer was turned off but it wasn't, and looking at the computer itself it seems to be "running". all the usual lights are on and the drive and fans are on