Newly built computer crashes when playing new games

Tony2905 · 01-29-2006, 04:54 AM

I recently built my new computer and set everything up. All of the hardware and software seemed to install properly. I installed all of the drivers for Windows XP pro, video card, soundcard, motherboard and the DVD burner. So I install Splinter Cell: Choas Theory(patched) and I start a new game. Everything seems fine, I start moving around, I'm playing for a good 10 seconds when all of a sudden the graphics start screwing up and then the computer freezes. So I install Call of Duty 2, and the same thing happens just like it did with Splinter Cell. I install Battlefield 2 (not patched) and the same thing happens too. The game works fine for 10-30 seconds then the graphics start messing up and then the computer crashes. When I restart the machine the computer starts up with the pixels all screwed up and then the computer ussually crashes. So to fix this problem, I just unplug the machine and give it a second to rest, then I turn it back on, then the computer is fine again until I try running these games. I cannot figure out why this is happening, my computer is dual cored so I'm guessing that is the main issue. Can anyone help me out? Maybe there is some patch I am unaware about.

My specs are:

AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+
ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe
(x2)512MB 400MHZ Corsair Ram
eVGA Geforce 7800GT 256mb
Samsung 250 GB harddrive
Antec TruePower 2.0 EPS12V 550W Power Supply
DVD-Rom drive
Audigy Gamer 24 bit

Graphics card driver is 6.14.0010.8198

mrgeorgedude · 01-29-2006, 05:40 AM

i dont know if itll help (only if u've been online) but u should post a hijack this log in the other section

Yue · 01-29-2006, 10:54 AM

chck your video card temps, could be overheating, make sure all ur fans are moving freely, none blocked by an odd wire wire or sumthin. Make sure your ram is seated corectly

Raditz · 01-29-2006, 03:00 PM

trying taking to bestbuy and see if they know something about it.

Tony2905 · 01-29-2006, 10:58 PM

All of the temps are around 45 C and everything looks like its pluged in properly. Could it be a faulty graphics card? I was thinking about brining it up to get a profesional diagnostic.

Tony2905 · 01-30-2006, 06:26 AM

Alright, I did some tests. I set up Call of Duty 2 so that it would be windowed so that I could see my GPU temp. Everytime COD2 crashes the GPU hits 60 C. Is 60 C way too hot or is the video card faulty.

Yue · 01-30-2006, 01:03 PM

60 is not too hot, my GT is OC and reaches 64 with no problems.

randruff · 01-30-2006, 04:19 PM

In your nvidia driver tab, what is the temperature threshold? 60C shouldnt be too hot to the point where you are having issues. Also, to cover all potentials, maybe a power issue?

On a side note, but related, What are acceptable operating temperatures for GPUs? I was playing FEAR the other day and out of curiousity, opened the driver tab to check the temp as soon as I was done and it was at 72C!! I think it may be time to clean out my case!

Antiodontalgic · 01-30-2006, 04:22 PM

If you overclock your video card this may happen also. Your video card may be working to fast. This happens quite often if you overclocked it downclock it a little and see if that helps.

jammerz4life · 01-30-2006, 08:54 PM

How would i check my temperatures on a dell and how do i clock if i ever needed too....

01-29-2006, 04:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tony2905 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	Newly built computer crashes when playing new games I recently built my new computer and set everything up. All of the hardware and software seemed to install properly. I installed all of the drivers for Windows XP pro, video card, soundcard, motherboard and the DVD burner. So I install Splinter Cell: Choas Theory(patched) and I start a new game. Everything seems fine, I start moving around, I'm playing for a good 10 seconds when all of a sudden the graphics start screwing up and then the computer freezes. So I install Call of Duty 2, and the same thing happens just like it did with Splinter Cell. I install Battlefield 2 (not patched) and the same thing happens too. The game works fine for 10-30 seconds then the graphics start messing up and then the computer crashes. When I restart the machine the computer starts up with the pixels all screwed up and then the computer ussually crashes. So to fix this problem, I just unplug the machine and give it a second to rest, then I turn it back on, then the computer is fine again until I try running these games. I cannot figure out why this is happening, my computer is dual cored so I'm guessing that is the main issue. Can anyone help me out? Maybe there is some patch I am unaware about. My specs are: AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe (x2)512MB 400MHZ Corsair Ram eVGA Geforce 7800GT 256mb Samsung 250 GB harddrive Antec TruePower 2.0 EPS12V 550W Power Supply DVD-Rom drive Audigy Gamer 24 bit Graphics card driver is 6.14.0010.8198 Last edited by Tony2905; 01-29-2006 at 06:35 AM.

01-29-2006, 05:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
mrgeorgedude Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: California Age: 18 Posts: 707	i dont know if itll help (only if u've been online) but u should post a hijack this log in the other section __________________ MOBO : Biostar Tforce4 6100-939 CPU : AMD athlon 3500+ @ 2.5ghz RAM : 1gb Mem (512 by 512mb Corsair) CASE : Xion II (with cool blue cathode lights inside) HDD : 120gb and 80gb...both at 7200rpm GPU : eVGA geforce 7600GT

01-29-2006, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yue Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hemel Hempstead Age: 22 Posts: 359	chck your video card temps, could be overheating, make sure all ur fans are moving freely, none blocked by an odd wire wire or sumthin. Make sure your ram is seated corectly __________________ Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0GHzMSI P6N SLI-F V2 4BG OCZ Gold RamWD 320GB SATA HDD EVGA nVidia GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 21.4" Samsung Widescreen LCD Monitor SOON :D 3dMark 05: 10648 \| 3dMark 06: 5710 \| PCMark 05: 5427

01-29-2006, 03:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Raditz Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Heheh...You'll never find this place, it doesn't exist. Age: 23 Posts: 1,158	trying taking to bestbuy and see if they know something about it. __________________ My Computer Parts: AMD Athlon{tm} XP 2600+ 1.91 GHz, 1.50 GB of RAM Video card: ATI 9800 Pro Harddrives: Local C: 37.2 Local F: 300 GB GOOGLE IS YOUR FRIEND

01-30-2006, 01:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
Yue Gold Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hemel Hempstead Age: 22 Posts: 359	60 is not too hot, my GT is OC and reaches 64 with no problems. __________________ Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0GHzMSI P6N SLI-F V2 4BG OCZ Gold RamWD 320GB SATA HDD EVGA nVidia GeForce 8800GTX 768MB 21.4" Samsung Widescreen LCD Monitor SOON :D 3dMark 05: 10648 \| 3dMark 06: 5710 \| PCMark 05: 5427

01-29-2006, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tony2905 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	All of the temps are around 45 C and everything looks like its pluged in properly. Could it be a faulty graphics card? I was thinking about brining it up to get a profesional diagnostic.

01-30-2006, 06:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
Tony2905 New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8	Alright, I did some tests. I set up Call of Duty 2 so that it would be windowed so that I could see my GPU temp. Everytime COD2 crashes the GPU hits 60 C. Is 60 C way too hot or is the video card faulty.

01-30-2006, 04:19 PM	#8 (permalink)
randruff Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 30 min south of iraq....oops....Detroit. Age: 27 Posts: 742	In your nvidia driver tab, what is the temperature threshold? 60C shouldnt be too hot to the point where you are having issues. Also, to cover all potentials, maybe a power issue? On a side note, but related, What are acceptable operating temperatures for GPUs? I was playing FEAR the other day and out of curiousity, opened the driver tab to check the temp as soon as I was done and it was at 72C!! I think it may be time to clean out my case! __________________ Asus A8N SLI Deluxe AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Venice 2GB OCZ Platinum PC3200 - Dual Channel 2x WD 74GB Raptor 10,000RPM - RAID 0 eVGA geForce 7800GTX Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS Logitech Z-5500 Digital THX 5.1 1010W 19' Samsung 915N 8ms Raidmax 520W PSU

01-30-2006, 04:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Antiodontalgic Gold Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Coalton, Ohio Age: 21 Posts: 359	Overclocked If you overclock your video card this may happen also. Your video card may be working to fast. This happens quite often if you overclocked it downclock it a little and see if that helps. __________________ "What you mean I have to work while at work?" Earn prizes and cash by signing up and doing offers or surveys. Get started by clicking Here

01-30-2006, 08:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
jammerz4life Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 19 Posts: 26	How would i check my temperatures on a dell and how do i clock if i ever needed too.... __________________ Dell Dimension 4550 Dell motherboard 17'' Monitor Pentium 4 2.0 GHz processor GeForce FX 5500 256 MB AGP Graphics Card 512 MB Module for a Dell Dimension 4550 128 MB Module for a Dell Dimension 4550(soon a 512 MB DDR) I dont know my power supply limit... Windows XP If you have any suggestions to upgrade my comp feel free to message me...:D

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