Tom's Hardware Forums » Motherboards & Memory » Gigabyte » HELP! Problem with GA-P35-DS3R and system reboot
 

HELP! Problem with GA-P35-DS3R and system reboot




Word :   Username :  
 
Bottom
Author
 Thread : HELP! Problem with GA-P35-DS3R and system reboot
 
Profile: stranger
More Information

Here I go...I just built this system that includes the following:
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3R Motherboard,
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz,
ATI Radeon X1900gt Video,
Mushkin 4GB(2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2,
Seagate 320GB HDD.

I used the X1900GT and the HDD in a previous build with no problems. Now with this new system, everything seems ok, computer runs very fast and seems stable. Until I try to play a game, I can get about 20 seconds into the game and suddenly my system reboots. Just like that! The computer shuts down and restarts. I installed Mark 3D and started the testing and just 20 seconds into the first test, my system restarted. I tried this several times with the same results. I'm stumped! I have installed the latest bios and all drivers are updated to the latest versions. I did the Mem Test and ran it for 30 minutes without a hitch.

Related Product

Register or log in to remove.

BAM!
Profile: Faithful Poster
More Information

sounds like a heat problem... get Prime95 and Speedfan ... prime will stress cpu while speedfan measures temp. once the temp of the CPU goes to a certain point the machine will reboot to protect damage.

You also didnt list your PSU which could also be the issue. Not enough power = no machine


---------------
"The MB is 31 C and the CPU is 109 C. I think it's the CPU overheating."
Profile: stranger
More Information

Chookman, My Power Supply should be enough, though, I am no pro. Any it's a "Coolermaster Extreme Power 600W". Model RS-500-PCAR. It's rated at 500 Watts continuous. I downloaded the 2 programs you suggested. I am not smart enough to figure how to use the "Prime 95". I ran the speed fan though and could see I had one (Fan 2) that had no rpm and that was the one getting hot. How do you tell which is which? I actually put a thermometer on the chipset Heat Sink and in a short time it got very hot, the others stayed much cooler. I wonder if they make a fan to fit that big Heat Sink? I think that's my problem. Thanks for your suggestions...


Go to:
 
  Tom's Hardware Forums » Motherboards & Memory » Gigabyte » HELP! Problem with GA-P35-DS3R and system reboot

Google Ads
Ad
News

Microsoft touts Vista's Restart Manager feature

Published on December 05, 2005

Microsoft is working on a significant new feature for Windows Vista, known as Restart Manager, which is designed to update parts of the operating system or applications without having to reboot the entire machine. Read more

GPS can help give early warning of tsunamis

Published on June 30, 2006

Using GPS (global positioning system) data to measure how points on land move following an undersea earthquake could help geologists decide if the tremor will cause an ocean-wide tsunami. Read more

ATI Catalyst drivers have a problem

Published on August 27, 2004

ATI has a problem in the latest Catalyst drivers. Read more

Microsoft releases free encrypted folder app

Published on July 10, 2006

Microsoft has released a free application that allows users to create an encrypted and password-protected folder. Microsoft Private Folder 1.0 works on Windows XP and Media Center Editions with Service Pack 2 and is meant to provide a consumer-level of protection. Read more

Latest Reviews & Articles

Updated CPU Charts 2008: AMD Versus Intel

Published on October 01, 2008

The processor is the heart of your PC, and our updated charts for Q3 2008 show 54 of them competing in terms of performance. Using our updated suite of benchmarks, compare your favorite AMD and Intel CPUs after reading this introduction. Read more

Stalker: Clear Sky--Is Your System Ready?

Published on September 30, 2008

Thinking about picking up the latest update to Stalker, but not sure if your graphics subsystem can handle it? Hang on as we take you through a performance tour and demonstrate how the game has been prettied up. Read more

Part 4: Avivo HD vs. PureVideo HD

Published on September 29, 2008

The 780G chipset/Radeon HD 3200 and the MCP78S chipset/GeForce 8200 provide the first integrated graphics solutions that can accelerate Blu-ray playback. We dig deep into how well they work with high-quality Blu-ray 1080p video playback. Read more

Four GeForce 9600 GT Cards Compared

Published on September 26, 2008

Manufacturers really love the first Geforce 9. The graphic chip is fast, the cards are inexpensive, and some retailers offer more than ten variations. Read more