[SOLVED] Random Crashing

Jammer_44 · 08-13-2007, 02:50 PM

Hello, I have a a major problem when it comes to games. I have just built my new PC and getting problems when it comes to gaming. The main one the PC crashes in is Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2. Crashing after about 5-10mins play (Screen goes black and PC reboots). It also crashes in BF2. It doesnt crash however in Half-Life 2, Oblivion or even Tom Clancys Splinter Cell Double Agent. Its definitly not temperatures, CPU runs at 15C idle and 21C load. X1800XT 512mb GPU 48C idle and 65C load. Im stumped. Tried different voltage settings for memory no effect, first thought wasnt getting enough juice so upped to 2.2v.

The memory is Crucial Ballistix 8500+
PSU is Antec NeoHe 500W
Processor is E6850 @3 Ghz
GPU is X1800XT 512mb
Motherboard is Gigabyte P35C-DS3R
PPU is 128mb Physx BFG
Abit Wireless network card PCI-E x1

Could it be a faulty motherboard, or hardware confliction? Any thoughts greatly appreciated

Labyrinth · 08-13-2007, 04:05 PM

Are your drivers chipset, graphics all fully up to date?

Jammer_44 · 08-13-2007, 04:10 PM

Yep everything is up to date :(

Indoril Nerevar · 08-13-2007, 04:29 PM

Hi,

First, click on "Common Game Issues" in my signature, and run through all the steps there. If nothing helps, download Everest (in my sig), and record the idle and load temps and voltages (under Computer -> Sensor). Post those here for us.

Also, open the Control Panel, and go System -> Advanced -> Startup and Recovery -> Settings, and untick the "Automatically Restart" box. When your system crashes next, see if you get a blue-screen error. If you do, note down the error, and post it here.

Jammer_44 · 08-13-2007, 07:06 PM

Ok will do. Gonna try this beta bios from the gigabyte site F4G see if it works aswell. Maybe flashing that and then re-installing the intel chipset might work

Heres the load temps idle are all lower

Motherboard 19 °C (66 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #1 23 °C (73 °F)
CPU #1 / Core #2 23 °C (73 °F)
Aux 31 °C (88 °F)
GPU 52 °C (126 °F)
GPU Ambient 40 °C (104 °F)
GPU VRM 44 °C (111 °F)
WDC WD740GD-00FLC0 23 °C (73 °F)

Ill set that up as well to see if iget the BSOD. Thanks

**pharoah** · 08-13-2007, 07:11 PM

this may do nothing to help,but i would try it without the physx card.do that just to see what happens.

Jammer_44 · 08-14-2007, 05:17 AM

Tried that didnt work. The BSOD doesnt come up this time the screen just goes black and the system hangs instead of rebooting. The memory in CPU-Z is reporting as max bandwidth as 6400 and 400 mhz but the SPD in the bios accepts 1066? Could this be the cause?

Jammer_44 · 08-14-2007, 07:22 AM

wouldnt let me edit the above post so heres the picture for it

Jammer_44 · 08-14-2007, 09:19 AM

Ive sorted it thanks for the help guys. Seems there was actually a problem on my Physx card so ive sent it back and awaiting for the money back. Ill save up that to get a 2900XT when the aftermarket coolers are available. Thanks for the help

Indoril Nerevar · 08-14-2007, 04:08 PM

Glad to hear you got it fixed. Enjoy your gaming!

08-13-2007, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jammer_44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 30 OS: Vista HP	[SOLVED] Random Crashing Hello, I have a a major problem when it comes to games. I have just built my new PC and getting problems when it comes to gaming. The main one the PC crashes in is Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2. Crashing after about 5-10mins play (Screen goes black and PC reboots). It also crashes in BF2. It doesnt crash however in Half-Life 2, Oblivion or even Tom Clancys Splinter Cell Double Agent. Its definitly not temperatures, CPU runs at 15C idle and 21C load. X1800XT 512mb GPU 48C idle and 65C load. Im stumped. Tried different voltage settings for memory no effect, first thought wasnt getting enough juice so upped to 2.2v. The memory is Crucial Ballistix 8500+ PSU is Antec NeoHe 500W Processor is E6850 @3 Ghz GPU is X1800XT 512mb Motherboard is Gigabyte P35C-DS3R PPU is 128mb Physx BFG Abit Wireless network card PCI-E x1 Could it be a faulty motherboard, or hardware confliction? Any thoughts greatly appreciated Last edited by Jammer_44; 08-13-2007 at 02:52 PM.

08-13-2007, 04:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
Labyrinth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: England Posts: 48 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate (64) My System	Re: Random Crashing Are your drivers chipset, graphics all fully up to date?

08-13-2007, 04:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jammer_44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 30 OS: Vista HP	Re: Random Crashing Yep everything is up to date :(

08-13-2007, 04:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,016 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Random Crashing Hi, First, click on "Common Game Issues" in my signature, and run through all the steps there. If nothing helps, download Everest (in my sig), and record the idle and load temps and voltages (under Computer -> Sensor). Post those here for us. Also, open the Control Panel, and go System -> Advanced -> Startup and Recovery -> Settings, and untick the "Automatically Restart" box. When your system crashes next, see if you get a blue-screen error. If you do, note down the error, and post it here. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.

08-13-2007, 07:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jammer_44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 30 OS: Vista HP	Re: Random Crashing Ok will do. Gonna try this beta bios from the gigabyte site F4G see if it works aswell. Maybe flashing that and then re-installing the intel chipset might work Heres the load temps idle are all lower Motherboard 19 °C (66 °F) CPU #1 / Core #1 23 °C (73 °F) CPU #1 / Core #2 23 °C (73 °F) Aux 31 °C (88 °F) GPU 52 °C (126 °F) GPU Ambient 40 °C (104 °F) GPU VRM 44 °C (111 °F) WDC WD740GD-00FLC0 23 °C (73 °F) Ill set that up as well to see if iget the BSOD. Thanks

08-13-2007, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Random Crashing this may do nothing to help,but i would try it without the physx card.do that just to see what happens. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

08-14-2007, 05:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jammer_44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 30 OS: Vista HP	Re: Random Crashing Tried that didnt work. The BSOD doesnt come up this time the screen just goes black and the system hangs instead of rebooting. The memory in CPU-Z is reporting as max bandwidth as 6400 and 400 mhz but the SPD in the bios accepts 1066? Could this be the cause?

08-14-2007, 07:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jammer_44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 30 OS: Vista HP	Re: Random Crashing wouldnt let me edit the above post so heres the picture for it

08-14-2007, 09:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Jammer_44 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: London Posts: 30 OS: Vista HP	Re: Random Crashing Ive sorted it thanks for the help guys. Seems there was actually a problem on my Physx card so ive sent it back and awaiting for the money back. Ill save up that to get a 2900XT when the aftermarket coolers are available. Thanks for the help

08-14-2007, 04:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,016 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: [SOLVED] Random Crashing Glad to hear you got it fixed. Enjoy your gaming! __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.