curiosity killed the computer

Frenzied_HaX0r · 12-29-2006, 05:36 PM

I am currently experiencing massive gaming difficulties with my computer.

I often wonder if there is a compatibility problem between the 64-bit processor and the games I am running. This problem caused my much grief especially while running Windows XP x64.

However, I have recently installed a 32-bit OS of windows, but I still experience the same problems. Upon starting a game(IE Half-life, Command & Conquer, Unreal Tournament, Neverwinter Nights) the game will play for anywhere from 1-5 minutes, before freezing up.

This happens everytime I start one of these games, without fail.

I was curious as to if anyone could point me in the right direction to solving this problem.

~Chris

**pharoah** · 12-29-2006, 05:47 PM

i doubt that is the issue.i have a 64bit cpu,and a 32bit os with no issues id say run through these steps first.!---IMPORTANT: Please Follow These Steps Before Posting---!

Frenzied_HaX0r · 12-30-2006, 03:11 PM

All these steps have been previously, and were again followed last night. No luck though.

System specs are as follows:

Power Supply - Silverstone SST-ST75ZF 750W. Output: +3.3@24A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,+12V4@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A

Motherboard - Biostar TForce4 SLI Socket 939

CPU - AMD Athlon 64X2 3800+ Socket 939 2.0GHz

RAM - Corsair DDR 400 XMS3200 2 x 512 MB

Video Card - Nvidia 3D Fuzion 7800GTX PCI-E x 16 256MB SLI

Hard Drive - Western Digital SATA 250GB

Operating System - Windows XP Pro SP2

Thanks in advance. Feel free to ask any questions.
~Chris

mecoatwar · 12-31-2006, 03:47 AM

if you post your specs in a drop down next to your name you wont have to retype them everytime, , Try running windows diagnostic memory test, there were some problems with ram on the x64 edition of windows, let the memory diagnostic run overnight. OH and make sure your computer isnt overheating as that can be a cause of system restarts and crashes. [Ususally with the windows diagnostic memory test if it passes the first series of test correctly your ram is usually ok if you want to end the test just press x ] here is the link to download it youll have to download it onto a floppy or a CD

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/M...agnostic.shtml

also make sure you have the latest directx 9.0c

12-29-2006, 05:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Frenzied_HaX0r Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Windows XP 64bit	curiosity killed the computer I am currently experiencing massive gaming difficulties with my computer. I often wonder if there is a compatibility problem between the 64-bit processor and the games I am running. This problem caused my much grief especially while running Windows XP x64. However, I have recently installed a 32-bit OS of windows, but I still experience the same problems. Upon starting a game(IE Half-life, Command & Conquer, Unreal Tournament, Neverwinter Nights) the game will play for anywhere from 1-5 minutes, before freezing up. This happens everytime I start one of these games, without fail. I was curious as to if anyone could point me in the right direction to solving this problem. ~Chris

12-29-2006, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	i doubt that is the issue.i have a 64bit cpu,and a 32bit os with no issues id say run through these steps first.!---IMPORTANT: Please Follow These Steps Before Posting---! __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

12-31-2006, 03:47 AM	#4 (permalink)
mecoatwar Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 262 OS: xp My System	if you post your specs in a drop down next to your name you wont have to retype them everytime, , Try running windows diagnostic memory test, there were some problems with ram on the x64 edition of windows, let the memory diagnostic run overnight. OH and make sure your computer isnt overheating as that can be a cause of system restarts and crashes. [Ususally with the windows diagnostic memory test if it passes the first series of test correctly your ram is usually ok if you want to end the test just press x ] here is the link to download it youll have to download it onto a floppy or a CD http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/M...agnostic.shtml also make sure you have the latest directx 9.0c Last edited by koala; 12-31-2006 at 05:35 AM. Reason: replaced link. original unsafe (SiteAdvisor)

12-30-2006, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frenzied_HaX0r Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Windows XP 64bit	All these steps have been previously, and were again followed last night. No luck though. System specs are as follows: Power Supply - Silverstone SST-ST75ZF 750W. Output: +3.3@24A,+5V@30A,+12V1@18A,+12V2@18A,+12V3@18A,+12V4@18A,-12V@0.5A,+5VSB@3.0A Motherboard - Biostar TForce4 SLI Socket 939 CPU - AMD Athlon 64X2 3800+ Socket 939 2.0GHz RAM - Corsair DDR 400 XMS3200 2 x 512 MB Video Card - Nvidia 3D Fuzion 7800GTX PCI-E x 16 256MB SLI Hard Drive - Western Digital SATA 250GB Operating System - Windows XP Pro SP2 Thanks in advance. Feel free to ask any questions. ~Chris