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PC problems

Oxaqata

Senior member


Pentium D 3ghz
1Gb DDR RAM
ASUS P5V800-MX
AGP nvidia 6200

1. Computer reboots during every game ive tried (WoW,WCIII,FS2004,BF1942,Fable) and also sometimes while using the DVD and CD drives
2. While trying to Install WoW with conventional methods it says I have errors in memory and then fails.

Otherwise the PC runs fine in day to day operation, however I would like to play some games. How difficult is it to fix these problems & what are the probable causes.

BTW ive been looking to do a full upgrade so I might just sell this PC and get another.
 
After 56 Minutes of WoW it just crashed and told me there was an Error in memory at (some random letters).
 
It can be hard to troubleshoot, depending on cause and tech level. From your brief explanation you have some immediate suspects that jump out. Are you overclocking at all? It sounds like memory issues, I'd start by downloading Memtest from the stick in the CPU section. If it doesn't pass, try manually setting your timings and voltages (I start with mfr recommendations, though if you want to tweak performance you might try a more systematic approach to optimizing timings). If you still can't pass try 1 stick at a time to see if either is bad, and verify through the memory mfr that your memory is compatible with your MoBo. If it passes Memtest but you still have the issues, then it can get complicated. Start with going into your event viewer to see if any specific error is occurring that might be the cause of your problems. Any error codes should be run through a Google search to narrow the cause. Also watch your temperatures to see if they're going to high and your voltages (Asus Probe) to verify they're within tolerance and not fluctuating excessively. Turn off the reboot on error option in Windows (I'm assuming XP) and write down/Google any error codes you generate on reboot. Run a Scan Disk on your HDD to make sure that you haven't generated any errors on the drive, and I like to turn off the auto restore feature in Windows if a system is demonstrating instabilities as it's a common problem to generate errors in the restore points. Make sure your hardware drivers are up-to-date, esp video. You might try Googling to see what drivers others are running with that particular video card. If you haven't turned anything up after that, then it's time to look at the CPU as a possible culprit. Again in the CPU forum download one f the strss tests (I'm used to Prime95) and see how your temperatures/stability runs.
 
Had a shot at memtest the other day for 2hrs without error and this is probably one of the coldest Pentium D's, it idles on 31C with only the thermal pad.

Anyways Ill try and catch some of the error codes if I can

Thanks
 
Originally posted by: Oxaqata
After 56 Minutes of WoW it just crashed and told me there was an Error in memory at (some random letters).
:laugh: Those "random letters" actually mean something! :laugh:
Google them and see what you get.

 
What type of power supply do you have? This could be the culprit especially in some of the more graphic intensive games.
 
I cant even manage to catch the error messages anymore, its just freezing and/or rebooting!

Its some 450W thingy, im pretty sure generic. This was one of my first thoughts for the reboot but the memory errors?
 
My first ever selfbuilt PC had a Rosewill case, the TU-155 and came with a 400W Rosewill PSU. Ran a stock 754 2800+, 1GB Corsair Value Select, 9600 256MB (NP) and an 80GB HDD. Heh, such a simple system and yet anytime I gamed BF Vietnam for extended amounts of time, I always had a crash and reboot. Upgraded to a 465W enermax PSU and not a single problem afterword.

What brand memory are you using? If its a cheap brand, you might think about getting some Corsair Value select and a new PSU. Look at the bright side. If you do get those and you still have problems, you have a great foundation to build from!
 
UPDATE:
My Dad allowed me to borrow some a 256mb Memory stick from his PC and consequently I didnt even have the problem after hours of WoW. Now im really annoyed because the 1gb stick is just over 6 months old. =(
 
PSU problems have been known to cause RAM issues. If you can afford it, purchase a quality PSU.

FYI, Blue Screens are going by fast because you have "Automatically Restart" selected.

Right Click My Computer, choose Advanced, click settings under Startup and Recovery, deselect Automatically Restart under the System Failure area.
 
You really get what you pay for with PSUs. Avoid the lure of the cheap generic brand high-wattage PSU. Mine wouldn't even boot my PC (500W is more than enough but it was too limp-wristed to power my graphics card on the 12V rail) and I just ended up splashing out for a reliable brand model.
 
99,5% chance the culprit is the RAM and not the PSU. He even tested another stick of RAM which made the problem go away. If the stick is 6 months old it is still under warranty isn't it? RMA it.
 
At this point, I think the problem points to your PSU. Try a Seasonic or Enermax 450W PSU and I think your problems witll be solved.
 
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