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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 12:59:10 AM

My computer keeps freezin. I try installing a game and it freezes. I already Re Formated and Re partitiones many times it does not help. I have NO clue what to do. Please could someone help me Thanks


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starbucksaddict   06-05-2003 at 01:14:48 AM
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Please give specs:
MOBO, CPU, memory(brand and amount), other peripherals
OS, service packs, hard drive space, ...

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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 01:25:38 AM
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Asus A7V133, AMD Duron 900MHz, 128MB SD-RAM (not sure of brand), Windows 98, 30GB HD

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silverpig   06-05-2003 at 01:25:44 AM
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From the very limited info you gave us, I'd imagine it to be a heat problem. But then again, it could be anything as we don't know what you're running.

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scamtrOn   06-05-2003 at 01:26:17 AM
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with the info provided my first guess is ram, but you need to tell us what has changed. was it fine before? when did it start doing this? what did you do differently? and like asked before, you need to give us specs.

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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 01:28:27 AM
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I am not exactly sure when it started. I built the computer myself about a year ago or so. It was running perfectly fine. It has just started in the last little while. I reformatted and re partitioned about 4 times now and that has done nothign. I though it mihgt be a driver problem. I am not exactly sure. It did not used to do it

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silverpig   06-05-2003 at 01:31:12 AM
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Has it always done this or just recently? Have you made any changes recently? Added any hardware?

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silverpig   06-05-2003 at 01:32:40 AM
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Is it only when you try to install a game? From CD?

I had a cd drive just up and die on me once... it happens.

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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 01:34:04 AM
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oh, sorry i forgot to clarify that. It is not only from a CD. it is when ever i am doing somethign big. Ex. Installing a game, Running Web Cam, Recording sound. It must be a problem with the ram then. I am not sure though. Thanks for the help

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silverpig   06-05-2003 at 01:36:38 AM
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Open your case and check your CPU fan. Make sure it's still turning. I also had a cpu fan die on my on a duron 1100 system when I was setting it up. I couldn't figure out why I couldn't get through the windows install until I noticed that. The cpu was overheating like crazy. A new hs/fan fixed that right quick.

If it is this, do NOT touch the heatsink for a while. It gets damn damn hot. I burned myself.

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dhlucke   06-05-2003 at 01:37:49 AM
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Take the cover off the PC and blow a normal house fan on it. This will cool it off and if you still have problems you know you've eliminated heat as an issue. That's of course assuming the HSF didn't fall off so make sure you do a visual inspection of the hardware. I'd also first install motherboard monitor to check your temps as well as check in the bios. Personally it doesn't sound like heat.

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Next check the memory. Since you didn't give a brand there's a good chance it's generic in which case anything goes. If you have more than one stick, take one out and see if you still have a problem. Then try the other stick. Try different slots as well. If you have only one stick you should borrow one from a friend to test.

I suppose it could also be your powersupply. It might be going out for all I know. Try stripping your system down (if you can) and see if that helps. You can also check your voltages in motherboard monitor.

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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 01:39:34 AM
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Ya. I have my case open. It stayes open. I have a Nice Giant fan and its runnin perfectly smotth. i even cleaned the Dust!!! noting seems to work. it needs a miracle.lol

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dhlucke   06-05-2003 at 01:40:35 AM
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I've had that happen, well I installed a wimpy HSF on a Duron 800, and it wouldn't install Windows. The PC had random errors and wouldn't work. That was the whole reason I came to THGC if I remember correctly.

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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 01:43:20 AM
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Ya. It is not a heat problem trust me. I have a Gigantic HSF and its not even letting out warm air if i feel it.

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lhgpoobaa   06-05-2003 at 01:46:34 AM
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Ok then so its not heat.
Two common culprits are bad ram and a bad/dying PSU.
Test the ram buy downloading and running MEMTEST86. (any errors = bad)
MOTHERBOARD MONITOR 5 is also recommended so you can obvserve the system voltages. Voltages that fluctuate alot or drop under load signify that the PSU is dying.

The thing is, sometimes components just die.

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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 02:23:42 AM
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where do u download MEMTEST86 at?

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lhgpoobaa   06-05-2003 at 02:42:54 AM
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Suprisingly enough;
<A HREF="http://www.memtest86.com" target="_new">http://www.memtest86.com</A>

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Auburn9698   06-05-2003 at 02:47:02 AM
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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 02:47:34 AM
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lol that was a complicated site name.

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lhgpoobaa   06-05-2003 at 03:36:28 AM
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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 02:53:28 PM
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Well thanks for everyones help. I did end up getting it fixed. It was just a problem of having more than one stick of ram and both running at different speeds.

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scamtrOn   06-05-2003 at 06:00:39 PM
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if this is a stick that has been working in the pc, then its gone bad. also if they are different speeds your mobo will run at the slower speed. i'm thinking you've blown a transistor. if you were running your ram at 133 there is a good chance they will both work at 100.

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viper2211   06-05-2003 at 06:17:12 PM
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I took out the slower RAM and everything is running PERFECT now. so theres no worries.

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lhgpoobaa   06-06-2003 at 02:05:43 AM
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ahhh. yes. that would do it :)
Slower ram undoubtedly rated for more lax timings/Mhz, so it was only a matter of when.
Thats why its recommended to stick with the same brand and type. (or at least the same speed grade)

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