9500 2400xp + PROBLEM

[hlftopdog]

I have recently made my new PC from scratch, it came with a 350W PSU (in the case) . Other than this the spec is
MSI K7N2-L motherboard (nForce 2 chipset, LAN, USB2.0)
AMD Athlon 2400xp +
Radeon 9500 128mb
512DDR @ 2700
80GB Seagate, 60GB Maxtor
Windows XP Pro
CDRW (52x24x52) and a dvd drive and floppy

When i first set the system up it said i had not connected the PSU to the Graphics card, so i did, on realised the PSU was already connected i assumed the PSU must not be enough so swapped it for a 400W PSU, this worked and the computer ran fine ... at 100FSB only though, when i upped it to 133 it crashed every time after about 2 minutes (sometimes sooner) or whenever i tried to play a game. Again, maybe it was the PSU not being good enough so i baught a brand new 550W dual fan From Q-Tec. This worked at 133FSB until i tried to play a game again as the system crashed

Does anyone have any ideas why i cant run it at 133FSB when tryin to play a game or sometimes when simply booting up. COuld it be the G-Card not liking the nForce 2 chipset?? ANy ideas PLEASE help me!!

 

[cleeve]

Your RAM settings might be a little too aggressive.

Try increasing the latency a bit and see if it becomes more stable.

 

[Willamette_sucks]

hmm... Im starting to wonder if those MSI boards have trouble running 133fsb. My friend has the same board, and an xp2000, and he cannot run 133 fsb either.
Its not a power issue. It could be a heat issue, but that is unlikely also.
He can run 120 stably, but not 133.

However, hes in more trouble than you i think.
Youve got a 2400, thats tbred b baby.

I suggest that you set the multiplier (look up in your mobo manual how to do that), to 12 or so. Then set your fsb to 166, set your ram to the same speed as the fsb, and keep the timings at 6-3-3 (cas 2.5). If its not stable you could try increasing the vcore (cpu voltage) to 1.7 or 1.75.

What is your current cooling solution, and do you have adequate case cooling?

Setting the fsb to 166 might help if the mobo dosnt like 133, also, when you set it to 166 the mobo should automatically lower the PCI multiplier, which would also help, as it would not be overclocking other devices.

If there is an option, keep the AGP speed at 66mhz.

Good luck.

"Every Day is the Right Day." -Pink Floyd<P ID="edit"><FONT SIZE=-1><EM>Edited by Willamette_Sucks on 06/13/03 03:02 PM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

[hlftopdog]

I have a Volcano 7 - Copper heatsink and fan up to 6000RPM, i have 1 Case fan (back of case) the fan on the graphics card and a dual fan PSU. The system runs at between 38 and 48 degrees at all times

 

[Willamette_sucks]

K, just wondering, that should be good enough.
Might try to fill up any holes/spaces available with 80 mm fans though (the more the better).

But 12*166 isnt much above stock so you should be fine.
Let us know if things work out.

"Every Day is the Right Day." -Pink Floyd