Problems playing new games on pc; please help!

Pck21 · 12-31-2006, 12:41 AM

Ok I got Tiger Woods 07 and Battlefront II for pc. When trying to play them on my parent's computer which is a newer gateway with an amd 3500+ socket 939, asus x1600 pro w/ 512mb of memory gpu, and 512mb of ram. The games install fine but when you load one up, like Battlefront, I can pick training or any other play option, the level loads, you take two steps and it freezes and restarts the computer.

I've tried scanning for viruses and spyware which did not result in anything. I tried turning off the anti virus, firewall, anti spyware, etc and it still does it. I then tried installing the games on my computer in my sig and they play without a hitch on all settings. The only difference between my comp and my parent's comp is the ram (512mb compared to my 1gb) and the gateway pre-asembled computer stuff (ie motherboard, power supply, etc). I've read that it could be the ram (maybe get bump it up to a gig?) or possibly the power supply?

Has anyone else experienced something like this with any other games? Are there any other solutions?

**The_Other_One** · 12-31-2006, 01:08 AM

Normally, this is a power supply issue... However, it could be other things as well. Do you have another power supply you could try in that machine?

mattsprattuk · 12-31-2006, 01:22 AM

update video drivers and bios if there are any updates

Blue · 12-31-2006, 03:21 AM

The rebooting with your computer definitely sounds like a bad PSU or a heating issue. Perhaps it would not hurt to start by checking your temps.

Jet · 12-31-2006, 03:31 AM

Check your temperatures with programs like:
ATItool (For your ATI graphics card)
Speedfan (For your Processor, Motherboard, and Hard drives)

Pck21 · 12-31-2006, 09:03 PM

Wow thanks for all of the responses! It's really starting to sound like a psu problem to me as well. I think I might upgrade the ram and also buy another, better, psu for it. Now I've built many computers in my time but I've never added a psu to a "pre-built" machine like a dell or gateway. Will be as easy as installing a normal psu AND will it fit?

When I get home tonight I'll def check out those temp sites you mentioned. The room does get pretty hot as well. Maybe adding another case fan or two?

Again thanks for all of the responses! Can anyone recommend a good brand for a psu? I know of a few brands and also what to look for in a good psu (such as the rails and amps and all of that).

12-31-2006, 12:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pck21 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 702	Problems playing new games on pc; please help! Ok I got Tiger Woods 07 and Battlefront II for pc. When trying to play them on my parent's computer which is a newer gateway with an amd 3500+ socket 939, asus x1600 pro w/ 512mb of memory gpu, and 512mb of ram. The games install fine but when you load one up, like Battlefront, I can pick training or any other play option, the level loads, you take two steps and it freezes and restarts the computer. I've tried scanning for viruses and spyware which did not result in anything. I tried turning off the anti virus, firewall, anti spyware, etc and it still does it. I then tried installing the games on my computer in my sig and they play without a hitch on all settings. The only difference between my comp and my parent's comp is the ram (512mb compared to my 1gb) and the gateway pre-asembled computer stuff (ie motherboard, power supply, etc). I've read that it could be the ram (maybe get bump it up to a gig?) or possibly the power supply? Has anyone else experienced something like this with any other games? Are there any other solutions? __________________ Current Build Mobo: Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 Socket AM2 CPU: AMD Athlon64 X2 5000+ Black Edition Brisbane 2.6GHz HDD's: Western Digital 320GB 7200 SATA and Maxtor 160GB 7200rpm SATA Ram: OCZ SLI Edition 4GB PC6400 DDR2 Memory GPU: ASUS EN9800GT ULTIMATE Monitor: 19'' LCD Viewsonic PSU: PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W

12-31-2006, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,368	Normally, this is a power supply issue... However, it could be other things as well. Do you have another power supply you could try in that machine? __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

12-31-2006, 03:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Blue VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: London Ontario Age: 35 Posts: 3,555	The rebooting with your computer definitely sounds like a bad PSU or a heating issue. Perhaps it would not hurt to start by checking your temps. __________________ FOLDING FOR THE GOOD OF MANKIND :F@H Team 44358

12-31-2006, 03:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jet Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 5,288	Check your temperatures with programs like: ATItool (For your ATI graphics card) Speedfan (For your Processor, Motherboard, and Hard drives) __________________ Macbook/Intel Core Duo 1.83Ghz/2GB DDR2 667/60GB HD/OSX 10.4.11/160GB 3.5" Firewire External/160GB Maxtor One Touch 4 Mini External/

12-31-2006, 09:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pck21 Platinum Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 702	Wow thanks for all of the responses! It's really starting to sound like a psu problem to me as well. I think I might upgrade the ram and also buy another, better, psu for it. Now I've built many computers in my time but I've never added a psu to a "pre-built" machine like a dell or gateway. Will be as easy as installing a normal psu AND will it fit? When I get home tonight I'll def check out those temp sites you mentioned. The room does get pretty hot as well. Maybe adding another case fan or two? Again thanks for all of the responses! Can anyone recommend a good brand for a psu? I know of a few brands and also what to look for in a good psu (such as the rails and amps and all of that). __________________ Current Build Mobo: Gigabyte GA-M57SLI-S4 Socket AM2 CPU: AMD Athlon64 X2 5000+ Black Edition Brisbane 2.6GHz HDD's: Western Digital 320GB 7200 SATA and Maxtor 160GB 7200rpm SATA Ram: OCZ SLI Edition 4GB PC6400 DDR2 Memory GPU: ASUS EN9800GT ULTIMATE Monitor: 19'' LCD Viewsonic PSU: PC Power & Cooling S75QB 750W

12-31-2006, 01:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
mattsprattuk Gold Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: plymouth, UK Age: 19 Posts: 405	update video drivers and bios if there are any updates

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