Computer Crashes I NEED HELP!!

newyorker2 · 12-08-2004, 03:55 PM

I'm running a AMD P4 with 512mb of ram. My operating system is XP pro. Whenever I try to play a game or run more than 2 or 3 programs at the same time my computer crashes. I've heard that a lack of memory would do this but with 512mb of ram seems like I would have enough to run games and a few programs.
My drivers are up to date on my video card and mother board. Any other suggestions??

dai · 12-08-2004, 04:11 PM

do you receive any error message,if not check tempretures and voltages

**Der Rabe** · 12-08-2004, 04:11 PM

Confused a little on your post AMD and P4 are two different brands and I in the past have had some trouble with AMD and windows XP but that is just my expereince.

newyorker2 · 12-08-2004, 09:12 PM

I right click my computer and read the follwing as to my computer setup.

AMD Athlon (tm) 4 processor
1.57 GHz
512 mb ram

As for cooling it has two fans running all the time, and no errors.
I recently installed a Nividia GeForce fx5500 video card. Prior to that I couldn't run games because the card that came with the computer wouldn't support the newer games.

**Der Rabe** · 12-08-2004, 09:17 PM

I still am lead to believe it is a AMD and XP conflicting problem

On a second note I was told that the FX cards are not made for gaming. Someone please correct me if I am wrong

dai · 12-09-2004, 01:24 AM

what size power supply is in the computer if you don't know you will have to remove the side of the case and look at the side of the power supply

newyorker2 · 12-10-2004, 10:00 AM

I took the side panel off but because of a brace I can't read the writing on the power supply. I don't feel to confidant about taking it all apart so I think I'll take it to a computer shop and pay to have it fixed.
Thanks for all the advice.

12-08-2004, 03:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
newyorker2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 9 OS: xp	Computer Crashes I NEED HELP!! I'm running a AMD P4 with 512mb of ram. My operating system is XP pro. Whenever I try to play a game or run more than 2 or 3 programs at the same time my computer crashes. I've heard that a lack of memory would do this but with 512mb of ram seems like I would have enough to run games and a few programs. My drivers are up to date on my video card and mother board. Any other suggestions??

12-08-2004, 09:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
newyorker2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 9 OS: xp	I need Help!! I right click my computer and read the follwing as to my computer setup. AMD Athlon (tm) 4 processor 1.57 GHz 512 mb ram As for cooling it has two fans running all the time, and no errors. I recently installed a Nividia GeForce fx5500 video card. Prior to that I couldn't run games because the card that came with the computer wouldn't support the newer games. Last edited by newyorker2; 12-08-2004 at 09:15 PM. Reason: forgot something

12-10-2004, 10:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
newyorker2 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 9 OS: xp	I need Help!!! I took the side panel off but because of a brace I can't read the writing on the power supply. I don't feel to confidant about taking it all apart so I think I'll take it to a computer shop and pay to have it fixed. Thanks for all the advice.

12-08-2004, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,595 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	do you receive any error message,if not check tempretures and voltages

12-08-2004, 04:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
Der Rabe Watching from the shadows Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Currently In Michigan Posts: 1,140 OS: XP Sp3, Vista sp1, 2003 sp2	Confused a little on your post AMD and P4 are two different brands and I in the past have had some trouble with AMD and windows XP but that is just my expereince.

12-08-2004, 09:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
Der Rabe Watching from the shadows Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Currently In Michigan Posts: 1,140 OS: XP Sp3, Vista sp1, 2003 sp2	I still am lead to believe it is a AMD and XP conflicting problem On a second note I was told that the FX cards are not made for gaming. Someone please correct me if I am wrong

12-09-2004, 01:24 AM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,595 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	what size power supply is in the computer if you don't know you will have to remove the side of the case and look at the side of the power supply