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Well, I've yet to isolate my issue with my computer randomly freezing during graphic intensive gameplay, so I suppose I'll settle with trying an OS reinstall. Only problem is, I previously installed the OEM version of XP from newegg, and I'm wondering if it will reinstall from the same disc, or are OEM discs 1 shot deals? I won't proceed further until I hear back from ya'll, but while I'm at it, maybe you can help me resolve the issue. I recently purchased an EVGA 8800GT and am having a little trouble playing games like CoD4 and etc. I came from an X1950PRO so this is a little bit of a disappointment that the 8800gt is failing in comparison at this moment. Everything seems as if it should be working, and yet after about 30 minutes of playing, my computer randomly freezes. I've never received an error message as the freeze generally forces me to reboot manually. I'm running on e2160 OC to 2.7, 2gb OCZ ram, Corsair 450vx 450w psu, and Gigabyte P35-DS3L. Previously I had no issues running any of my games with the x1950PRO and the 8800GT still wont last even on the comparable settings. I uninstalled all of the previous drivers correctly and used drivercleaner, so I doubt that is the issue. My temps are fairly cool, the CPU idles at 30c, load about 45c and the GPU idles near 50c, load 60c. All of the existing hardware is practically new, 3 months old, and appears to be in working order. Furthermore, the graphics card seems to be the culprit, yet it runs with flying colors during the brief time it actually works during games, with an additional 12,500 3dmark06 score. I've tried multiple fixes, yet nothing seems to work, so I suppose it wouldnt hurt to try a complete reinstall. If the reinstall seems like my best option please respond, I'm looking for any and all advice.

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Does it freeze in all games or just certain ones? Are you using the latest Nvidia graphics card drivers? You might try the latest beta drivers on their website http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_169.28.html. The problem *sounds* like its either power or heat issues, but the Corsair VX450 should be more than enough and your temperatures look fine.
The only thing I can think of is to check the power plug on the graphics card. Also, you shouldn't need to re-install XP.

-mcg

Reply to MrCommunistGen

Could be a memory issue! If you have undervolted memory or a bad stick you could be having this issue!

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OEM discs are simply discs without fancy packaging, you can use them as many times as Microsoft allows (should be infinite on your own PC).

------------------------------ All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players:
They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts
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