- Dec 16, 2006
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Hey guys,
First my system:
Intel X3350 OCed to 3.2
Gigabyte P35-DS3L
2X2 Patriot ram running at DDR2-800
Antec P182
Corsair HX520
8800 GTS 512
1 300gb Velociraptor
1 250gb 7200rpm WD hard drive (5-6 years old? can't remember exactly now)
I think that's the relevant hardware...
Now the problem:
I have Vista 64 installed. Each time I power on the PC, it would go part of the way to loading up windows then freeze up. Sometimes it would bluescreen and power off but most of the time it just freezes. Reset button doesn't work and I'd have to hold power switch for 4 secs to power off then try again. The second try usually goes all the way into windows without a hitch. This used to happen once in a while a couple of months ago. Now it's happening EVERY morning when I power up. This morning, it actually did that TWICE in a row before the third time booted fine into windows (though that only happened once.) The only other oddity I've noticed is that whenever I try to access stuff on my 250 gig drive, it freezes for a few seconds as that drive "powers up" or something like that (I hear this whirring noise and it takes a few seconds before my files open.) Is it the drive? I used to have a 74gb raptor as my system drive but the 300 gb velo serves that role now. The 250 gig is simply storage. The 74 raptor was purchased and installed at the same time as the 250. WDC Diag software says both drives are fine.
Once in a while, when playing games, it might freeze up as well. Once again, reset button won't work and I need to power off.
I also noticed that my 2 front panel USB ports seem weak. When I plugged my portable 2.5" HD into them, it had a hard time maintaining the connection. This problem went away when I plugged it into the rear USB ports. Don't know if that helps but hope it might be a clue.
The only thing I know is that it's not the OC. I've tried without and same problem. I also have really good cooling from both the case and the Noctua HSF I installed.
Help!
First my system:
Intel X3350 OCed to 3.2
Gigabyte P35-DS3L
2X2 Patriot ram running at DDR2-800
Antec P182
Corsair HX520
8800 GTS 512
1 300gb Velociraptor
1 250gb 7200rpm WD hard drive (5-6 years old? can't remember exactly now)
I think that's the relevant hardware...
Now the problem:
I have Vista 64 installed. Each time I power on the PC, it would go part of the way to loading up windows then freeze up. Sometimes it would bluescreen and power off but most of the time it just freezes. Reset button doesn't work and I'd have to hold power switch for 4 secs to power off then try again. The second try usually goes all the way into windows without a hitch. This used to happen once in a while a couple of months ago. Now it's happening EVERY morning when I power up. This morning, it actually did that TWICE in a row before the third time booted fine into windows (though that only happened once.) The only other oddity I've noticed is that whenever I try to access stuff on my 250 gig drive, it freezes for a few seconds as that drive "powers up" or something like that (I hear this whirring noise and it takes a few seconds before my files open.) Is it the drive? I used to have a 74gb raptor as my system drive but the 300 gb velo serves that role now. The 250 gig is simply storage. The 74 raptor was purchased and installed at the same time as the 250. WDC Diag software says both drives are fine.
Once in a while, when playing games, it might freeze up as well. Once again, reset button won't work and I need to power off.
I also noticed that my 2 front panel USB ports seem weak. When I plugged my portable 2.5" HD into them, it had a hard time maintaining the connection. This problem went away when I plugged it into the rear USB ports. Don't know if that helps but hope it might be a clue.
The only thing I know is that it's not the OC. I've tried without and same problem. I also have really good cooling from both the case and the Noctua HSF I installed.
Help!