K7N2 Delta-ILSR

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The problem may be due to the system failing under full cpu load or due to
memory errors.
You can do a full memory test with "memtest86" http://www.memtest.org/ - if
it fails, try re-seating the memory stick/s
To test the pc under full load, use "prime95"
http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm - it has an option for stress testing -
while running it, try checking the pc temperatures with "motherboard
monitor" http://mbm.livewiredev.com/ this will help determine if the
cpu/case cooling is sufficient.

Dave

"Gilles Archer" <gilles.archer@telus.net> wrote in message
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>I am experiencing some odd behaviour with my system:
>
> K7N2 Delta-ILSR
> Sapphire Radeon 9600 Pro Atlantis w/ Catalyst 5.2
> Windows XP Profressional (all updates)
>
> When playing either Age of Mythology or Neverwinter Nights - both with the
> latest patches - the system will lock up solid anywhere from 5 minutes to
> 2 hours. The screen goes blank and I'm forced to reset the system.
> However, I can play Far Cry (1024x768x32), or any other FPS, for hours
> without a single hiccup in performance.
>
> I have tried many different BIOS settings (Fastwrite, Aperature, etc.), to
> no avail. I have searched google and I haven't come up with too many
> results as to what could be causing the problem.
>
> I hope someone here can help me put this to rest.
>