My computer restarts when playing 3D games!

chey · 03-08-2005, 05:50 PM

My computer restarts when playing 3D games!
I have just built my new computer. It's

AMD Sempron 2600+
Gigabyte GA 7N400-L (System chipset nVidia N-Force 2)
Hynix 512M DDR400 module
Sapphire Radeon 9200 SE (64MB)
Seagate 80GB (IDE, 8M cache)
LG DVD-ROM, LG CD-RW
Floppy
400W power supply
monitor, keyboard, mouse.

When I turn it on, it doesn't seem to be there any problems.
When system temeperature is about 34 C (after ca. 60-90 mins), the memory test program shows some failures. No "big" problems, "only" bit-failures. But after 15 minutes (sys temp is above 34 C) there are ca. 300 failures/min.

No problems when running Windows (XP, SP1). There's only 2D graphic.
No problems when running an application using ONLY 3D graph.
I like NFSU 2. But when I enter the garage or a race it changes to 2D.
The problems come after 60-90 mins, when system temperature is 34°C. When entering anything (change to 2D) the computer restarts. I don't know what to do.

Originally, there was AGP8X, 64MB AGP aperture, fast writing, memory ran at 400MHz.
Now AGP is set to 4X, memory runs at 333MHz, 32MB AGP aperture, no fast writing. The problems come after 70-100 minutes.
Should I buy an nVidia video card, or try someting else?

kobaj · 03-08-2005, 09:50 PM

Even if there is only 1 error in your memory, your screwed. I suggest getting that fixed and that should fix your other problems.

Charlie7940 · 03-08-2005, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kobaj

Even if there is only 1 error in your memory, your screwed. I suggest getting that fixed and that should fix your other problems.

yes, i had sort of the same problem with an error in my memory. Got that fixed and it fixed my problems

daflo1 · 03-08-2005, 10:56 PM

well i had the same problem but i doubt urs is the same cause i have a newer card and it requires more power from ur power suply. and i didnt no this. there is a lil thing where u connect an extra cord to ur graphics card and it gives it more power so it dont shut down ur computer. that was wat was wrong with mine and it retarted everytime i needed a 3d moment.

**Lax** · 03-09-2005, 12:33 AM

Like kobaj said, 1 error and it's done for. That 1 error can balloon into hundreds like what you've been seeing as the temp gets up. Your computer/PSU could also be overheating and shutting itself off as a precautionary measure. Do you get any bios beeps before it shuts off or right after you turn it on?

tomprice43 · 03-09-2005, 08:23 AM

CPU or powersupply could be over heating, and as everyone says then 1 failure in memory can cause all sorts of problems

Bigshow1030 · 03-09-2005, 01:10 PM

I Think It Is The Cpu Overheating, Had That Problem With An Older System Of Mine And It Also Was During 3d Games And Such.........might Try A Bigger Fan

chey · 03-09-2005, 02:40 PM

The processor temperature is arond 50 C. There aren't any beeps when it restarts. It beeps after all self-tests when turning on, like other computers. It's normal.
There is a huge fan&heat sink for the processor. There is a 400W power supply, I was said it would work well with a bigger comuter, too.

My 3Dcard doesn't need any extra power.

The memory can be the reason of everything. Thanks for the idea.

Bigshow1030 · 03-10-2005, 01:31 PM

might invest in some heat spreaders that could help a little

Trukindave · 03-12-2005, 06:15 AM

ALso make sure you havent set the onboard settings to shut down on such a low temp.

Ive seen PC's go as high as 67C and be OK, If you are playing 3D games that draws on that processor more than anything else you can do on a PC..

Just check the settings and see where you have the heat shutdown temps set at..

03-08-2005, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
chey New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Far-far away... Age: 23 Posts: 23	My computer restarts when playing 3D games! My computer restarts when playing 3D games! I have just built my new computer. It's AMD Sempron 2600+ Gigabyte GA 7N400-L (System chipset nVidia N-Force 2) Hynix 512M DDR400 module Sapphire Radeon 9200 SE (64MB) Seagate 80GB (IDE, 8M cache) LG DVD-ROM, LG CD-RW Floppy 400W power supply monitor, keyboard, mouse. When I turn it on, it doesn't seem to be there any problems. When system temeperature is about 34 C (after ca. 60-90 mins), the memory test program shows some failures. No "big" problems, "only" bit-failures. But after 15 minutes (sys temp is above 34 C) there are ca. 300 failures/min. No problems when running Windows (XP, SP1). There's only 2D graphic. No problems when running an application using ONLY 3D graph. I like NFSU 2. But when I enter the garage or a race it changes to 2D. The problems come after 60-90 mins, when system temperature is 34°C. When entering anything (change to 2D) the computer restarts. I don't know what to do. Originally, there was AGP8X, 64MB AGP aperture, fast writing, memory ran at 400MHz. Now AGP is set to 4X, memory runs at 333MHz, 32MB AGP aperture, no fast writing. The problems come after 70-100 minutes. Should I buy an nVidia video card, or try someting else? __________________ Dual Pentium-MMX 233MHz . . . . AMD K6-2/450 Gigabyte GA-586DX rev3B . . . . MSI MS-5169 rev 2.1 4x32MB EDO SIMMs. . . . . . . . 2x128MB SD DIMMs S3 Trio64V+ 2MB . . . . . . . . Woodoo3 2000 16MB Creative AWE64. . . . . . . . . Creative SoundBlaster 16 with internal amplifier 6GB Quantum Fireball HDD. . . . 6GB Quantum Fireball HDD 6GB Seagate HDD . . . . . . . . 6GB Seagate HDD 80GB Samsung HDD works well with Windows XP

03-09-2005, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bigshow1030 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 576	Cpu I Think It Is The Cpu Overheating, Had That Problem With An Older System Of Mine And It Also Was During 3d Games And Such.........might Try A Bigger Fan __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3200 DFI "LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb" Kingmax SuperRAM 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200, Maxtor(1 200GB+160GB) XFX GeForce FX 5900 Video Card, 128MB DDR RAIDMAX Silver Aluminum Gaming Case w/420W P.S."668WSP" NEC 3520 Dvd-Burner Sony CDRW-DvdRom Jason :P

03-09-2005, 02:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
chey New Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Far-far away... Age: 23 Posts: 23	The processor temperature is arond 50 C. There aren't any beeps when it restarts. It beeps after all self-tests when turning on, like other computers. It's normal. There is a huge fan&heat sink for the processor. There is a 400W power supply, I was said it would work well with a bigger comuter, too. My 3Dcard doesn't need any extra power. The memory can be the reason of everything. Thanks for the idea. __________________ Dual Pentium-MMX 233MHz . . . . AMD K6-2/450 Gigabyte GA-586DX rev3B . . . . MSI MS-5169 rev 2.1 4x32MB EDO SIMMs. . . . . . . . 2x128MB SD DIMMs S3 Trio64V+ 2MB . . . . . . . . Woodoo3 2000 16MB Creative AWE64. . . . . . . . . Creative SoundBlaster 16 with internal amplifier 6GB Quantum Fireball HDD. . . . 6GB Quantum Fireball HDD 6GB Seagate HDD . . . . . . . . 6GB Seagate HDD 80GB Samsung HDD works well with Windows XP

03-10-2005, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bigshow1030 Platinum Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Terre Haute, Indiana Posts: 576	ram might invest in some heat spreaders that could help a little __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3200 DFI "LANPARTY UT nF3 250Gb" Kingmax SuperRAM 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200, Maxtor(1 200GB+160GB) XFX GeForce FX 5900 Video Card, 128MB DDR RAIDMAX Silver Aluminum Gaming Case w/420W P.S."668WSP" NEC 3520 Dvd-Burner Sony CDRW-DvdRom Jason :P

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03-08-2005, 09:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
kobaj Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,193	Even if there is only 1 error in your memory, your screwed. I suggest getting that fixed and that should fix your other problems.

03-08-2005, 10:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
daflo1 Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 73	well i had the same problem but i doubt urs is the same cause i have a newer card and it requires more power from ur power suply. and i didnt no this. there is a lil thing where u connect an extra cord to ur graphics card and it gives it more power so it dont shut down ur computer. that was wat was wrong with mine and it retarted everytime i needed a 3d moment.

03-09-2005, 12:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lax Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Snow country Age: 21 Posts: 2,262	Like kobaj said, 1 error and it's done for. That 1 error can balloon into hundreds like what you've been seeing as the temp gets up. Your computer/PSU could also be overheating and shutting itself off as a precautionary measure. Do you get any bios beeps before it shuts off or right after you turn it on?

03-09-2005, 08:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
tomprice43 Silver Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 182	CPU or powersupply could be over heating, and as everyone says then 1 failure in memory can cause all sorts of problems

03-12-2005, 06:15 AM	#10 (permalink)
Trukindave Bronze Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 27	ALso make sure you havent set the onboard settings to shut down on such a low temp. Ive seen PC's go as high as 67C and be OK, If you are playing 3D games that draws on that processor more than anything else you can do on a PC.. Just check the settings and see where you have the heat shutdown temps set at..