Computer Crashes whilst Gaming

Shcotty · 10-25-2006, 05:20 PM

I have recently had my computer back from the shop after having the hard drive replaced. Since i have had it back it crashes whilst playing games, specifically City of Heroes (the only game i've played so far). It used to crash after a matter of hours, but after downloading drivers for my sound card and fixing the sound problem, the game crashes after a matter of minutes.

Any help with resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated.

**Fr4665** · 10-26-2006, 02:15 AM

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id just bring it back to the shop if by shop you meant some type of computer technician place.

Shcotty · 10-26-2006, 07:15 PM

Sorry forgot to mention that i have completed all of the things listed on that posted. I even download drivers for my motherboard but this has done nothing except allow me to play a few minutes longer before crashing.

Indoril Nerevar · 10-26-2006, 07:22 PM

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8. If, after running through each of the above steps, you are still having the problem, then post your issue in the appropriate section, along with your full system specs (see the link below for info on posting system specs), and someone will take a look at it as soon as possible.

System Specs thread – here.

Tiber Septim · 10-27-2006, 06:23 AM

If you know what your doing then i would suggest opening it up and checking all the connections, also try swapping the ribbons out (this is to check for dead cables).

If this is a pre-built (store bought) machine or your not sure of how to do this then i would suggest taking it back to the shop you got it from and ask them to check it for you, as this will keep your warranty intact.

Shcotty · 10-27-2006, 10:29 AM

It was store bought and i don't really know what i am doing so i might just have to take it back.

The specs are as follows:

Power Supply - Brand: Micromark, Model: B.S.5377, Size: Unknown, Must not exceed 13Amps 250V.

Motherboard - Brand: Microstar international/Medion, Model: MS-7046, Socket Type: Unknown.

CPU - Brand: Intel, Model: Pentium 4 550, Socket Type: Unknown, Speed: 3.4Ghz

RAM - Brand: Unknown, Type: DDR, Speed: Unknown, Size: 512mb

Video Cards - Brand: ATI, Model: Radeon x600, Type: PCI Express, Size: 256mb, SLI/Crossfire: Unknown

Hard Drive - Brand: Samsung, Type: IDE, Size: 279Gb

OS: Windows XP SP2

Thanks

Tiber Septim · 10-28-2006, 04:45 AM

Yeah, i would recommend just taking it back to the store and asking them to double check it, even if we do give you advice pretty much any physical work to the machine will void your warranty and it will probably be something simple like a loose cable.

cosmosis · 10-28-2006, 05:35 AM

when you play games on a computer you need lots of memory 512 mb ram is probably not enough you need at least 1024 mb of ram also you need a decent graphics card your processor should be allright from what I have seen on your list. You dont mention how many watts your power supply is this could be another reason you may need a more powerful one hope this is of some help to you my philosophy is if you want to play the latest games buy a purpose built games console otherwise you need top of the range components for your pc. Also as the new games come out you will need to upgrade as they will be designed on next generation components.

COSMOSIS

Shcotty · 10-28-2006, 09:31 AM

Alright, thanks for the tips.

10-25-2006, 05:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Shcotty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	Computer Crashes whilst Gaming I have recently had my computer back from the shop after having the hard drive replaced. Since i have had it back it crashes whilst playing games, specifically City of Heroes (the only game i've played so far). It used to crash after a matter of hours, but after downloading drivers for my sound card and fixing the sound problem, the game crashes after a matter of minutes. Any help with resolving this issue would be greatly appreciated.

10-26-2006, 02:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
Fr4665 aka mr.fraggs Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA or Germany Posts: 2,965 OS: Win XP,Vista,Android My System	!---IMPORTANT: Please Follow These Steps Before Posting---! follow those steps and read closely id just bring it back to the shop if by shop you meant some type of computer technician place. __________________ I don't subscribe to threads please PM me if i miss a reply. ------- Everest SensorView Pro DriverCleaner how to fix your game

10-27-2006, 06:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tiber Septim Asst Manager, Games Team Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,866 OS: Fedora 11 / Windows 7 My System Blog Entries: 5	If you know what your doing then i would suggest opening it up and checking all the connections, also try swapping the ribbons out (this is to check for dead cables). If this is a pre-built (store bought) machine or your not sure of how to do this then i would suggest taking it back to the shop you got it from and ask them to check it for you, as this will keep your warranty intact. __________________ First Steps - System Specs - SIW Help TSF beat Cancer and other serious Illness.

10-28-2006, 04:45 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tiber Septim Asst Manager, Games Team Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,866 OS: Fedora 11 / Windows 7 My System Blog Entries: 5	Yeah, i would recommend just taking it back to the store and asking them to double check it, even if we do give you advice pretty much any physical work to the machine will void your warranty and it will probably be something simple like a loose cable. __________________ First Steps - System Specs - SIW Help TSF beat Cancer and other serious Illness.

10-26-2006, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Shcotty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	Sorry forgot to mention that i have completed all of the things listed on that posted. I even download drivers for my motherboard but this has done nothing except allow me to play a few minutes longer before crashing.

10-27-2006, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shcotty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	It was store bought and i don't really know what i am doing so i might just have to take it back. The specs are as follows: Power Supply - Brand: Micromark, Model: B.S.5377, Size: Unknown, Must not exceed 13Amps 250V. Motherboard - Brand: Microstar international/Medion, Model: MS-7046, Socket Type: Unknown. CPU - Brand: Intel, Model: Pentium 4 550, Socket Type: Unknown, Speed: 3.4Ghz RAM - Brand: Unknown, Type: DDR, Speed: Unknown, Size: 512mb Video Cards - Brand: ATI, Model: Radeon x600, Type: PCI Express, Size: 256mb, SLI/Crossfire: Unknown Hard Drive - Brand: Samsung, Type: IDE, Size: 279Gb OS: Windows XP SP2 Thanks

10-28-2006, 05:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
cosmosis Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4 OS: xp	when you play games on a computer you need lots of memory 512 mb ram is probably not enough you need at least 1024 mb of ram also you need a decent graphics card your processor should be allright from what I have seen on your list. You dont mention how many watts your power supply is this could be another reason you may need a more powerful one hope this is of some help to you my philosophy is if you want to play the latest games buy a purpose built games console otherwise you need top of the range components for your pc. Also as the new games come out you will need to upgrade as they will be designed on next generation components. COSMOSIS

10-28-2006, 09:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
Shcotty Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 8 OS: XP	Alright, thanks for the tips.