games freezing for no apparent reason take 2

rxrotary · 11-12-2006, 11:58 AM

hi again, sorry but my last thread seems to have crapped its pants after I tried to post in it last and now when I try and open it it says database error, my lucky day huh.

anyway my problem was that games are freezing after a couple of minutes of gameplay for what seems like no reason? all my temps are stable, all my drivers are up to date, lastest version of directx etc... when its freezing, only the game freezes, not the operating system... so it seems graphics related... no idea what the go is here.

system specs are;
AMD AM2 3800+ dual core
Asus M2v
Samsung 1gb DDR2
Asus 512mb 7600gs
Western Digital 320gb sata hdd

this is driving me up the wall, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! I've checked my direct 3d, direct sound and directx using the directx diagnostic tool and it checks out all good.. I really have no idea whats causing this!

**Archangel** · 11-12-2006, 12:04 PM

have you tried going to a older driver?
http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1485
im running these atm, and have no problems ( except in FO2 with SLI enabled, then the game freezes)

edit: that link is for windows xp 32 bit, i assumed you're not running x64

rxrotary · 11-12-2006, 01:41 PM

thankyou archangel, downloading those drivers now

see how much luck I have with those. Also you're right in assuming I was running x32

can I ask, why does urs freeze when sli is enabled? shouldnt it just kick ass with those 2 cards?

edit: been playin games for a while now with not a single freeze up! your a life saver! thankyou

rxrotary · 11-14-2006, 05:00 AM

damnit! it just started happening again out of nowhere! I reinstalled the drivers and stuff and its still freezing! damnit! I played for a couple of hours the other night with no problems after reverting to the older drivers!

HELP MEEEE!

Motoxrdude · 11-14-2006, 05:11 AM

I know this seems drastic, but have you considered reformatting?

rxrotary · 11-14-2006, 05:23 AM

I have, but what I didnt actually mention is that this is a brand new system so it has just been formatted and whatnot, so its all fresh...

another thing which slipped my mind was that I'm using a 20 pin power supply on a 24 pin motherboard... is this a bad thing? theres 4 spare pins on the motherboard... maybe theres not enough power making its way to something which is causing graphical applications to fail? any ideas..

would it be wise to invest in one of these?
http://www.xoxide.com/20-to-24-pin-adapter.html

my power supply is a JSP bluefire 500w, I actually have a spare power supply which is a 24 pin but its only 300w and its just a standard power supply... I'd rather get an adaptor if that is going to work over the other power supply...

thoughts?

Motoxrdude · 11-14-2006, 05:33 AM

Wow, yes! That is a huge deal! I would definitly buy the adapter! And don't use your computer until you apply the adapter, your computer is not getting the appropriate power. Im surprised it booted!

rxrotary · 11-14-2006, 06:34 AM

thats very interesting actually... still running fine

can somebody explain to me when/why this has changed? I've been out of the computer game for a while.. so why 24pin?

Blue · 11-14-2006, 06:36 AM

You really should be using a proper PSU. I would imaging there is a high possibility that your troubles would go away.

rxrotary · 11-14-2006, 06:39 AM

I'd imagine you are correct blue

I cant be bothered driving to the closest computer shop (not close) just for a cheap connector so I'm gonna make my own adaptor, I'll let you all know how I go

wish me luck haha

11-12-2006, 11:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
rxrotary New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	games freezing for no apparent reason take 2 hi again, sorry but my last thread seems to have crapped its pants after I tried to post in it last and now when I try and open it it says database error, my lucky day huh. anyway my problem was that games are freezing after a couple of minutes of gameplay for what seems like no reason? all my temps are stable, all my drivers are up to date, lastest version of directx etc... when its freezing, only the game freezes, not the operating system... so it seems graphics related... no idea what the go is here. system specs are; AMD AM2 3800+ dual core Asus M2v Samsung 1gb DDR2 Asus 512mb 7600gs Western Digital 320gb sata hdd this is driving me up the wall, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! I've checked my direct 3d, direct sound and directx using the directx diagnostic tool and it checks out all good.. I really have no idea whats causing this!

11-12-2006, 12:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
Archangel Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Netherlands Age: 21 Posts: 8,068	have you tried going to a older driver? http://downloads.guru3d.com/download.php?det=1485 im running these atm, and have no problems ( except in FO2 with SLI enabled, then the game freezes) edit: that link is for windows xp 32 bit, i assumed you're not running x64 __________________ Newton is dead, Einstein is dead, I don't feel very well either Xfire - Mirrari Intel Q6600 ( @3.6GHz) Asus Triton 79 Amazing 549/3200 4x 1Gb Corsair XMS2 DDR800 Asus Maximus Formula Asus & Sapphire HD3870 512Mb ( 850/1180 ) Corsair HX620W PSU

11-12-2006, 01:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
rxrotary New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	thankyou archangel, downloading those drivers now see how much luck I have with those. Also you're right in assuming I was running x32 can I ask, why does urs freeze when sli is enabled? shouldnt it just kick ass with those 2 cards? edit: been playin games for a while now with not a single freeze up! your a life saver! thankyou Last edited by rxrotary; 11-12-2006 at 02:50 PM.

11-14-2006, 05:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 18 Posts: 6,222	I know this seems drastic, but have you considered reformatting? __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08. McCain/Palin 08'

11-14-2006, 05:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
Motoxrdude Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nor Cal Age: 18 Posts: 6,222	Wow, yes! That is a huge deal! I would definitly buy the adapter! And don't use your computer until you apply the adapter, your computer is not getting the appropriate power. Im surprised it booted! __________________ RIP Mom 9/17/55-02/22/08. McCain/Palin 08'

11-14-2006, 05:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
rxrotary New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	damnit! it just started happening again out of nowhere! I reinstalled the drivers and stuff and its still freezing! damnit! I played for a couple of hours the other night with no problems after reverting to the older drivers! HELP MEEEE!

11-14-2006, 05:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
rxrotary New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	I have, but what I didnt actually mention is that this is a brand new system so it has just been formatted and whatnot, so its all fresh... another thing which slipped my mind was that I'm using a 20 pin power supply on a 24 pin motherboard... is this a bad thing? theres 4 spare pins on the motherboard... maybe theres not enough power making its way to something which is causing graphical applications to fail? any ideas.. would it be wise to invest in one of these? http://www.xoxide.com/20-to-24-pin-adapter.html my power supply is a JSP bluefire 500w, I actually have a spare power supply which is a 24 pin but its only 300w and its just a standard power supply... I'd rather get an adaptor if that is going to work over the other power supply... thoughts?

11-14-2006, 06:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
rxrotary New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	thats very interesting actually... still running fine can somebody explain to me when/why this has changed? I've been out of the computer game for a while.. so why 24pin?

11-14-2006, 06:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Blue VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Ontario Age: 35 Posts: 3,555	You really should be using a proper PSU. I would imaging there is a high possibility that your troubles would go away.

11-14-2006, 06:39 AM	#10 (permalink)
rxrotary New Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 13	I'd imagine you are correct blue I cant be bothered driving to the closest computer shop (not close) just for a cheap connector so I'm gonna make my own adaptor, I'll let you all know how I go wish me luck haha

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