- Dec 11, 2003
- 1,129
- 0
- 76
I was using an asus P4P800 for the longest time and then it started crashing on me at random times and especially when I would try to play Neverwinter Nights. I would get into the game for maybe a minute or two and then it would crash. Here's my specs...
P4 2.8C with stock fan
2x512MB OCZ PC3500 Performance Series Dual Channel
Hercules Fortissimo II Sound
NEC 3500 DVD Burner
Hitachi 120GB ATA
Pansonic Floppy Drive
ATI 9700 Pro
Antec 350W PSU
Windows XP Pro SP2 Installed
First thing I tried was reinstalling windows. I must have done this a few times, each time trying to install drivers in different orders.
Second, I bought a Thermaltake 480W PSU and I got the same results
Third, I tried removing the sound card and tried onboard sound. Same. Also tried disabling sound altogether.
Fourth, I tried an older video card I had. I believe it was an Nvidia Ti4200. Same results.
Fifth, I tried pulling one stick of memory and I once again got the same results.
I finally gave up and went to the store, bought a cheap Abit VT-7 board and I've been rock solid ever since. After many failed attempts with Asus' horrible customer service, I got them to give me an RMA number. Before I sent it to them, I installed the board once more to no avail. I gave up and sent the board in and today I got the board back and the paper inside the box said "no problem found". What could I be missing?? Would it be safe to sell the board to someone else if Asus says it's ok?
P4 2.8C with stock fan
2x512MB OCZ PC3500 Performance Series Dual Channel
Hercules Fortissimo II Sound
NEC 3500 DVD Burner
Hitachi 120GB ATA
Pansonic Floppy Drive
ATI 9700 Pro
Antec 350W PSU
Windows XP Pro SP2 Installed
First thing I tried was reinstalling windows. I must have done this a few times, each time trying to install drivers in different orders.
Second, I bought a Thermaltake 480W PSU and I got the same results
Third, I tried removing the sound card and tried onboard sound. Same. Also tried disabling sound altogether.
Fourth, I tried an older video card I had. I believe it was an Nvidia Ti4200. Same results.
Fifth, I tried pulling one stick of memory and I once again got the same results.
I finally gave up and went to the store, bought a cheap Abit VT-7 board and I've been rock solid ever since. After many failed attempts with Asus' horrible customer service, I got them to give me an RMA number. Before I sent it to them, I installed the board once more to no avail. I gave up and sent the board in and today I got the board back and the paper inside the box said "no problem found". What could I be missing?? Would it be safe to sell the board to someone else if Asus says it's ok?