Comp. restart when playing 3D games *FIXED*

[TDY2KN01]

I just got a gainward gf3 ti200. At first, I was able to overclock to 250/550. It was stable as I try several games, and loop 3dmark 2001se for several times. But then, when I try the video out function, it would get to the desktop and restart the computer. I try to see if that repeat when using the monitor - it does. . Now, I cant run 3D mark 2001 more than 1 minute w/o windows automatically restart. I try to play Medal of Honor, and it also restart. Any other game I try would do the same thing. I tried to install different version of detonator drivers and it has the same problem. So I decided to format the computer. I format again, but the same problem persists. Anyone know what is going on and how to fix it. Thank you in advance


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Win Xp Pro
1800xp+
Epox 8HKA+
Gainward gf3 ti200
512MB DDR
SBL! mp3
80GB WD 7200 HDD

 

[TDY2KN01]

Btw, I also tried disabling the automatic restart on hardware failure but no BSOD.

 

[Drakkhen]

Try clocking the card down abit. And then see if you recover any of the stability that you had lost.

 

[Mavrick007]

Yes, chances are that it was a fluke that it worked at that high and now it will probably operate lower. Try lowering the core a bit(go down by 5 or 10Mhz at a time and try it).

 

[TDY2KN01]

All seem to be working fine now. I dont know how I fix it though. I am now able to overclock to 250/550 again without any problem. I got a score of 8500 for 3dmark2001se. sw33t. Thx guys