Hi; I'm having an intermittent problem with automatically resetting. I have this:
amd xp1600; 512 mb memory; geforce3 64mb video; 19"nec accusync 95f; 40gb seagate barracuda hd;windows xp home edition. 3 years old.
Problem: Screen goes black and computer begins reboot. I suspect video card but don't want to throw parts at problem.
I ran aida32.exe and get no problems except increase refresh rate on monitor. I use 1280 x 1024 setting at 85hz. Also got these thermal readings: MB: 95 degrees f.; CPU: 118f.; AUX: (assume monitor) 180 degrees f.
Sometimes it locks up with the mouse cursor visible but no ability to use machine. I have to manually restart then. When locked up, I tried to open task manager, finally opened, got this reponse: csrss.exe running at 99% cpu cycles. (MS client server runtime process file).
I've had problems with display for some time (getting worse). Display will flicker as if power was quickly interupted; this might occur once every 10 minutes or so. Now, in this 85hz mode, I get a flicker that seems to radiate from the top of monitor down to bottom.
I sometimes do not get proper refresh of windows, results in one windows image remaining over the next window selected. This will correct itself with a few seconds time, usually.
I have many folders and subfolders and am always trying different programs. I sometimes wonder if there is some issue with the operating system or the registry, but I don't get any indication from any testing or warnings. I do run anti-virus program. I use Windows fire wall. I have a dial-up connection. I don't seem to have any virusses. I get a stealth mode report when using Gibson Reasearches port scanners. Original manufacturer cannot help because of out-or-warranty, but did suggest trying a different video card if I could. Any help really appreciated.
Thanks, Jack Burman
amd xp1600; 512 mb memory; geforce3 64mb video; 19"nec accusync 95f; 40gb seagate barracuda hd;windows xp home edition. 3 years old.
Problem: Screen goes black and computer begins reboot. I suspect video card but don't want to throw parts at problem.
I ran aida32.exe and get no problems except increase refresh rate on monitor. I use 1280 x 1024 setting at 85hz. Also got these thermal readings: MB: 95 degrees f.; CPU: 118f.; AUX: (assume monitor) 180 degrees f.
Sometimes it locks up with the mouse cursor visible but no ability to use machine. I have to manually restart then. When locked up, I tried to open task manager, finally opened, got this reponse: csrss.exe running at 99% cpu cycles. (MS client server runtime process file).
I've had problems with display for some time (getting worse). Display will flicker as if power was quickly interupted; this might occur once every 10 minutes or so. Now, in this 85hz mode, I get a flicker that seems to radiate from the top of monitor down to bottom.
I sometimes do not get proper refresh of windows, results in one windows image remaining over the next window selected. This will correct itself with a few seconds time, usually.
I have many folders and subfolders and am always trying different programs. I sometimes wonder if there is some issue with the operating system or the registry, but I don't get any indication from any testing or warnings. I do run anti-virus program. I use Windows fire wall. I have a dial-up connection. I don't seem to have any virusses. I get a stealth mode report when using Gibson Reasearches port scanners. Original manufacturer cannot help because of out-or-warranty, but did suggest trying a different video card if I could. Any help really appreciated.
Thanks, Jack Burman
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