Hi
I am quite new to hardware aspects of computer. Recently i built a new one and the configuration is as below:
Processor: Intel Quad Core Q9550 (2.83 GHz 1.3 GHz FSB)
MoBo: DP45SG
Memory: 2GB DDR3 (Not sure about the speed)
HDD: 500 GB SATA
I am not a regular gamer and use the comp mostly for watching movies and rarely for gaming. I use it quite often for programming as well.
I am using a 22" monitor at resolution of 1680X1050.
Earlier I have worked on some machines which had no additional graphics cards. (MoBo: Intel 845 or something of that kind). I had no idea that the DP45SG doesnt have onboard graphics support. So I didn't worry much about the graphics card. But I came to know of the fact at the last moment and in a hurry i bought a GeForce 8400 (512 MB) Graphics card.
Now the system hangs when i try to watch any movie. It works well for some time. But after an hour or so it hangs.
I think that the graphics card is heating up and not performing as expected.
I have done all necessary driver updates (MoBo Drivers, Graphics card Drivers).
Please suggest me on what i may try next.
Thanks in advance
I am quite new to hardware aspects of computer. Recently i built a new one and the configuration is as below:
Processor: Intel Quad Core Q9550 (2.83 GHz 1.3 GHz FSB)
MoBo: DP45SG
Memory: 2GB DDR3 (Not sure about the speed)
HDD: 500 GB SATA
I am not a regular gamer and use the comp mostly for watching movies and rarely for gaming. I use it quite often for programming as well.
I am using a 22" monitor at resolution of 1680X1050.
Earlier I have worked on some machines which had no additional graphics cards. (MoBo: Intel 845 or something of that kind). I had no idea that the DP45SG doesnt have onboard graphics support. So I didn't worry much about the graphics card. But I came to know of the fact at the last moment and in a hurry i bought a GeForce 8400 (512 MB) Graphics card.
Now the system hangs when i try to watch any movie. It works well for some time. But after an hour or so it hangs.
I think that the graphics card is heating up and not performing as expected.
I have done all necessary driver updates (MoBo Drivers, Graphics card Drivers).
Please suggest me on what i may try next.
Thanks in advance