computer crashes during gaming

paulinocicero · 08-22-2004, 02:58 PM

first of all, i'm sorry for my crappy english, cause i'm brazilian

i've just bought a new computer with this specs:

MB asus p4p800-e deluxe
p4 3.0E HT
MSI fx5700-vt2dr 256MB
2X512MB ddr pc3200 (400MHz) kington
tv capture PlayTV Ultra
HD 80GB SATA seagate
DVD-RW LG 4120
creative sound blaster live! 5.1

I'm not overclocking anythng

Now, this is my problem:

It seem to run just fine in windows end normal things

But when i play games (any game), it starts normal, but after a white the computer hangs, and everything stops responding
n the screen turns black

I can only shut down the computer by pressing and holdind for a while de shutdown button
with the reboot button nothing happens

Can anypne help me, please ??

Thanks in advance

Paulino Cicero

08-22-2004, 05:03 PM

Hi,

You did not list he wattage and brand name of your power supply. That information might be helpful to understand your problem.

paulinocicero · 08-22-2004, 05:08 PM

my power supply is a maxxtro with 400W

08-22-2004, 05:21 PM

Hi,

Look at your probe on that motherboard and see what the temps are at rest and then when you are playing a tough game. Do the same for the voltages in that program. This might pinpoint whether it is heat related or unstable voltages. Some 400 watt power supplies are wonderful (like Antec, Enlight, Enermaxx) and some are not. Do not know about yours, but the two issues mentioned above might be suspect as the cause of random reboots.

paulinocicero · 08-22-2004, 05:27 PM

thankzz
but the temp is OK, because, since de CPU is presscot, is normal do go up to 55ºC, whitch is as high as it gos on me ...

well, tomorrow I'm going to buy another power supply from maxxtro, but with 500W...
junst in case, I'm going to install another fan im de computer

08-22-2004, 06:20 PM

Hi,

I would not recommend buying a new power supply unless you can pinpoint that as the actual problem or at least be very close to it. The Asus PROBE program on your computer will help you do that. You might want to look here to kind of know what you need and if what you have meets that need:

How to pick the size of a power supply:
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/

The Prescott chips do run hot and you might like to look at this comparison of chips and heat:

http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=16952

Processor state - Idle/Burn (deg C)
P4 Prescott - 45/61
P4 Northwood - 30/48
P4 Gallatin - 32/51

Last and not least....memory conflicts (even those on the approved list) can also cause what you are having. You might want to take one chip out and see if you still get a random reboot. Also, double check to make sure your memory is on the approved ASUS list for memory for that motherboard.

Gee, I hope you get that darn thing working correctly. Let us know how you are doing and what progress you are making.

Ro1 · 08-22-2004, 06:44 PM

Do you have enough cooling in your pc? Maybe place an extra fan?

paulinocicero · 08-23-2004, 10:18 AM

walal, i bought a new power supply with 500W from thermatake
i also will install 2 new coolers in de computer

i'm going to test the memory, the video card and the drivers ...

08-22-2004, 02:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
paulinocicero Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	computer crashes during gaming first of all, i'm sorry for my crappy english, cause i'm brazilian i've just bought a new computer with this specs: MB asus p4p800-e deluxe p4 3.0E HT MSI fx5700-vt2dr 256MB 2X512MB ddr pc3200 (400MHz) kington tv capture PlayTV Ultra HD 80GB SATA seagate DVD-RW LG 4120 creative sound blaster live! 5.1 I'm not overclocking anythng Now, this is my problem: It seem to run just fine in windows end normal things But when i play games (any game), it starts normal, but after a white the computer hangs, and everything stops responding n the screen turns black I can only shut down the computer by pressing and holdind for a while de shutdown button with the reboot button nothing happens Can anypne help me, please ?? Thanks in advance Paulino Cicero Last edited by paulinocicero; 08-22-2004 at 03:05 PM. Reason: i miss speeled the tittle

08-22-2004, 06:44 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ro1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 19 OS: XP	Do you have enough cooling in your pc? Maybe place an extra fan? __________________ Debt, Cheap Airline Tickets, Debt Consolidation, Computers, Business, Money, Airline Tickets

08-22-2004, 05:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
mark3567 Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Hi, You did not list he wattage and brand name of your power supply. That information might be helpful to understand your problem.

08-22-2004, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
paulinocicero Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	my power supply is a maxxtro with 400W

08-22-2004, 05:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
mark3567 Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Hi, Look at your probe on that motherboard and see what the temps are at rest and then when you are playing a tough game. Do the same for the voltages in that program. This might pinpoint whether it is heat related or unstable voltages. Some 400 watt power supplies are wonderful (like Antec, Enlight, Enermaxx) and some are not. Do not know about yours, but the two issues mentioned above might be suspect as the cause of random reboots.

08-22-2004, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
paulinocicero Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	thankzz but the temp is OK, because, since de CPU is presscot, is normal do go up to 55ºC, whitch is as high as it gos on me ... well, tomorrow I'm going to buy another power supply from maxxtro, but with 500W... junst in case, I'm going to install another fan im de computer

08-22-2004, 06:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
mark3567 Guest Posts: n/a OS:	Hi, I would not recommend buying a new power supply unless you can pinpoint that as the actual problem or at least be very close to it. The Asus PROBE program on your computer will help you do that. You might want to look here to kind of know what you need and if what you have meets that need: How to pick the size of a power supply: http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ The Prescott chips do run hot and you might like to look at this comparison of chips and heat: http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=16952 Processor state - Idle/Burn (deg C) P4 Prescott - 45/61 P4 Northwood - 30/48 P4 Gallatin - 32/51 Last and not least....memory conflicts (even those on the approved list) can also cause what you are having. You might want to take one chip out and see if you still get a random reboot. Also, double check to make sure your memory is on the approved ASUS list for memory for that motherboard. Gee, I hope you get that darn thing working correctly. Let us know how you are doing and what progress you are making.

08-23-2004, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
paulinocicero Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 20 OS: XP	walal, i bought a new power supply with 500W from thermatake i also will install 2 new coolers in de computer i'm going to test the memory, the video card and the drivers ...