Long time no see. Need help nonetheless

Frenzied_HaX0r · 11-13-2006, 05:16 AM

So heres the problem I'm having.

For starters I'm not sure this problem is classified under Driver Support, but I think the driver may be a problem anyway.

My computer was acting really slow, almost spy-ware infected slow. This happened early last night after my computer completely froze while playing Warcraft 3.

I concluded that my computer was overdue for a format anyway, so went about formatting the entire thing, reinstalling windows xp pro x64, and all the drivers for everything.

Now, the computer doesn't have the same slow effect it did prior to the format, which is a plus. However, while playing GuildWars just 20 minutes ago, I discovered a problem.

Roughly once every minute or two, the visual will freeze for approximately 10-20 seconds. The sound will start skipping the same 3 second clip over and over. After anywhere from 10-20 seconds of this it recollects and proceeds as usual only to occur again within the next few minutes.

I was curious as to if it was a bug in the 93.71 Nvidia driver? as I previously did not have that installed. However, it doesn't answer the problem to my computer freezing before I formatted, so I am starting to wonder if there might be a problem with the video card.

Thanks for any help in advance,
Chris

dai · 11-13-2006, 10:33 AM

try the 84 drivers
post your system specs including the power supply details
check your tempretures and voltages with speedfan
http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

Frenzied_HaX0r · 11-13-2006, 06:01 PM

heh, been a long time since I've had to do a system detail.

First off, I installed the SpeedFan program, and have recieved some.....well, heres the list I got.

Temp1: 127C
Temp2: 127C
Temp3: 34C
Temp: 1C
CPU: 42C
Local: 37C
Remote 2: -64C
HD0: 253C
Temp1:40C

I think if my HD was actually at 253 degrees Celsius my computer would have combusted. :\

The voltages didn't seem so off the wall however.

Vcore1: 1.36V -12V: 2.45V +3.3V: 3.26V
Vcore2: 1.52V -5V: 1.28V
+3.3V: 3.31V +5V: 4.92V
+5V: 5.03V Vbat: 3.04V
+12V: 11.71V Vcore: 3.00V

The system specs are as follows:

Biostar TForce4 SLI Motherboard
3D Fuzion GeForce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card
CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Ram
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Manchester 2.0GHz Socket 939 Dual Core Processor
Western Digital Caviar SE 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
SILVERSTONE ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V 750W Power Supply

~Chris

Frenzied_HaX0r · 11-13-2006, 09:55 PM

After installing the old driver, everything seems to be working normally.

I'll keep you posted if anything else should come up in the next few days.

Thanks for the help :)

~Chris

dai · 11-14-2006, 12:55 AM

keep an eye on the 12v line voltage it is borderline if it is the correct reading,see if the bios gives the same reading

Frenzied_HaX0r · 11-14-2006, 11:30 PM

the BIOS gave me the same reading on voltages, so that 12v line is correct.

Might I ask what a good reading would be? I'm not to familiar with the proper voltages

dai · 11-15-2006, 09:53 AM

between 11.4 and 12.6v
if the reading is correct you not expect the computer to run,that is why i think it is wrong
it could be a faulty sensor
are you any good using a multimeter
http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ultimeter.html
or borrow another psu to try in it and see if the reading is the same

11-13-2006, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Frenzied_HaX0r Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Windows XP 64bit	Long time no see. Need help nonetheless So heres the problem I'm having. For starters I'm not sure this problem is classified under Driver Support, but I think the driver may be a problem anyway. My computer was acting really slow, almost spy-ware infected slow. This happened early last night after my computer completely froze while playing Warcraft 3. I concluded that my computer was overdue for a format anyway, so went about formatting the entire thing, reinstalling windows xp pro x64, and all the drivers for everything. Now, the computer doesn't have the same slow effect it did prior to the format, which is a plus. However, while playing GuildWars just 20 minutes ago, I discovered a problem. Roughly once every minute or two, the visual will freeze for approximately 10-20 seconds. The sound will start skipping the same 3 second clip over and over. After anywhere from 10-20 seconds of this it recollects and proceeds as usual only to occur again within the next few minutes. I was curious as to if it was a bug in the 93.71 Nvidia driver? as I previously did not have that installed. However, it doesn't answer the problem to my computer freezing before I formatted, so I am starting to wonder if there might be a problem with the video card. Thanks for any help in advance, Chris

11-13-2006, 10:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,646 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	try the 84 drivers post your system specs including the power supply details check your tempretures and voltages with speedfan http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php __________________

11-13-2006, 06:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Frenzied_HaX0r Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Windows XP 64bit	heh, been a long time since I've had to do a system detail. First off, I installed the SpeedFan program, and have recieved some.....well, heres the list I got. Temp1: 127C Temp2: 127C Temp3: 34C Temp: 1C CPU: 42C Local: 37C Remote 2: -64C HD0: 253C Temp1:40C I think if my HD was actually at 253 degrees Celsius my computer would have combusted. :\ The voltages didn't seem so off the wall however. Vcore1: 1.36V -12V: 2.45V +3.3V: 3.26V Vcore2: 1.52V -5V: 1.28V +3.3V: 3.31V +5V: 4.92V +5V: 5.03V Vbat: 3.04V +12V: 11.71V Vcore: 3.00V The system specs are as follows: Biostar TForce4 SLI Motherboard 3D Fuzion GeForce 7800GTX 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card CORSAIR XMS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Ram AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Manchester 2.0GHz Socket 939 Dual Core Processor Western Digital Caviar SE 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive SILVERSTONE ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V 750W Power Supply ~Chris Last edited by Frenzied_HaX0r; 11-13-2006 at 06:09 PM.

11-14-2006, 12:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,646 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	keep an eye on the 12v line voltage it is borderline if it is the correct reading,see if the bios gives the same reading __________________ Last edited by dai; 11-14-2006 at 12:56 AM.

11-15-2006, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,646 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	between 11.4 and 12.6v if the reading is correct you not expect the computer to run,that is why i think it is wrong it could be a faulty sensor are you any good using a multimeter http://www.techsupportforum.com/hard...ultimeter.html or borrow another psu to try in it and see if the reading is the same __________________

11-13-2006, 09:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Frenzied_HaX0r Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Windows XP 64bit	After installing the old driver, everything seems to be working normally. I'll keep you posted if anything else should come up in the next few days. Thanks for the help :) ~Chris

11-14-2006, 11:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Frenzied_HaX0r Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Windows XP 64bit	the BIOS gave me the same reading on voltages, so that 12v line is correct. Might I ask what a good reading would be? I'm not to familiar with the proper voltages