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Prob with PC restarting during games??
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Posted by: Snipes
Hi,
the problem i'm having is that when I play a game, I can play for maybe 10-15 minutes and then my pc will just turn off and restart. This only happens during games and not net browsing etc.
Only begun experiencing this since upgrading from an AMD Athlon 2400+ to a 3000+, and I don't get any blue screen telling me what the problem is.
I'm running the following:
Processor: AMD Athlon 3000+ at 2.17GHz
Memory: 1.25 GB ram
Video Card: GF4 ti4600 with latest drivers
Sound Card: Creative SB Live! series (wdm)
Operating System: XP pro
Recently had trouble where the pc would not power up, but I changed the PSU and solved this.
Any help would be very much appreciated
Thanx
Posted by: redwench
turn off the reboot on error so you see the blue screen. an overheating problem is at the top of the list, followed by a bad dimm; although it could be a number of components.
Posted by: Snipes
Yeah, i googled the problem and read some forum posts with similar problems to me and most said it was the graphics card overheating when using 3d graphics. If this is whats wrong with my system, then how would i prove it? Short of opening up the case and facing a room fan at the card and running a few games maybe? Should i purchase a new case with more fans or just install a few more in my old one??
Posted by: redwench
that depends on what temperature the gpu is running, and what youre case temp is. opening the case and sticking a floor fan in front of it would be wise until you determine if it is overheating, and correct if so. although its more likely the cpu is overheating, but it could be either, or neither.
Posted by: Snipes
Ok, how do i check the temp of my graphics card, and what should be my ideal mobo temp?
If using a room fan prevents the problem then is it safe to assume overheating was the prob?
Thanx for your help
Posted by: redwench
yes, if the fan significantly improves the problem, something is overheating.
graphics card: see if there is some kind of monitor for it in the software bundle, otherwise youll have to rig a sensor, or go with the process of elimination.
cpu: motherboard manufacturer provides monitoring software usually
case: ditto. ideally close to room temp, but not above 40, unless the room is abnormally hot.
obviously, if you are overclocking or otherwise doing odd things with hardware settings, return them to default.
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