Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this

sToL · 11-20-2008, 06:25 PM

I have no clue what's wrong with my computer :( :(
Specs.
Power Supply: X3 800W
Motherboard: ASUS M3A32 MVP (Deluxe wifi edition)
Video Card: e-Geforce 8800GTS
RAM: 4G Corsair
Processor: AMD Phenom 9500 Quad-Core
OS: Windows XP Pro

okay with that said my computer should run every game with perfection
I play counter-strike and it runs like ****, my fps drops anywhere from 100 to 20fps...if you know about counter-strike i should have 100 fps constant standing in x5 smokes easy,
the more people in a server the worse it runs. 1 time i took my computer completely apart cleaned everything and made sure all connections were secure and it ran the game decent enough to play but that was short-lived it went back to its old ways, so i tried taking it apart again, but this time no luck. I have been playing counter-strike for 7 years so i am 100% positive its a hardware problem and not a problem with the game. I also play an online golf game and it runs it okay but my old computer ran it better and there is no way that should happen. any ideas why my computer runs like ****?
I don't know any other way to explain what's wrong i hope this explanation helps!

Tumbleweed36 · 11-20-2008, 07:27 PM

BTW, what is the brand name on that power supply so I can look at the specs? Go in to the bios and see what the voltages and temperatures are and report them back here.

1user · 11-20-2008, 09:28 PM

if you have a spare video card try it first, it looks like a video card problem

dai · 11-21-2008, 12:24 AM

Ultra X3 800-Watt Modular Power Supply

**Pauldo** · 11-21-2008, 12:29 AM

is that the Ultra X3 power supply?

I second the video card as being the problem.

Could be something else but you have an nVidia card in a ATI CrossFire motherboard. They should work together but sometimes they don't. I would look for a newer update to your video drivers and if there isn't any (or they don't fix the problem) start looking for older versions. I've seen many problems go away with the right drivers, and they are not always the newest ones. Best bet would be to get an ATI 4850/4870.

Pauldo

sToL · 11-21-2008, 12:42 AM

Yes its the Ultra X3 power supply
& yes i have tried a different video card, i put my old 7600 in and it ran a little better but still basically the same thing cant hold fps

**Pauldo** · 11-21-2008, 12:51 AM

Just read something about how the 178.24 drivers were working for many people.

You haven't stated what version drivers you are using. May be worth a shot.

Pauldo

dai · 11-21-2008, 12:53 AM

what does the bios list the voltages and tempretures as

sToL · 12-06-2008, 10:48 AM

how do i check the voltages and temperatures?

**Pauldo** · 12-06-2008, 11:10 AM

You can enter the BIOS when you first boot up. Typically it is the Delete key but there are a lot of variations depending on your computer. The first screen that comes up on first boot will tell you what key to press.

You can also download Speedfan, see my sig, which will give you an idea of what those values are.

Pauldo

**magnethead** · 12-06-2008, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pauldo

You can enter the BIOS when you first boot up. Typically it is the Delete key but there are a lot of variations depending on your computer. The first screen that comes up on first boot will tell you what key to press.

You can also download Speedfan, see my sig, which will give you an idea of what those values are.

Pauldo

but arent as guaranteed as what BIOS would report.

I second both power stability and driver mismatches.

11-20-2008, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
sToL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windoms	Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this I have no clue what's wrong with my computer :( :( Specs. Power Supply: X3 800W Motherboard: ASUS M3A32 MVP (Deluxe wifi edition) Video Card: e-Geforce 8800GTS RAM: 4G Corsair Processor: AMD Phenom 9500 Quad-Core OS: Windows XP Pro okay with that said my computer should run every game with perfection I play counter-strike and it runs like **, my fps drops anywhere from 100 to 20fps...if you know about counter-strike i should have 100 fps constant standing in x5 smokes easy, the more people in a server the worse it runs. 1 time i took my computer completely apart cleaned everything and made sure all connections were secure and it ran the game decent enough to play but that was short-lived it went back to its old ways, so i tried taking it apart again, but this time no luck. I have been playing counter-strike for 7 years so i am 100% positive its a hardware problem and not a problem with the game. I also play an online golf game and it runs it okay but my old computer ran it better and there is no way that should happen. any ideas why my computer runs like **? I don't know any other way to explain what's wrong i hope this explanation helps!

11-20-2008, 07:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,600 OS: XP Professional	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this BTW, what is the brand name on that power supply so I can look at the specs? Go in to the bios and see what the voltages and temperatures are and report them back here. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

11-20-2008, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
1user Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 28 OS: xp	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this if you have a spare video card try it first, it looks like a video card problem

11-21-2008, 12:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,487 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this Ultra X3 800-Watt Modular Power Supply __________________

11-21-2008, 12:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
Pauldo Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,444 OS: winXP Pro sp3 My System	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this is that the Ultra X3 power supply? I second the video card as being the problem. Could be something else but you have an nVidia card in a ATI CrossFire motherboard. They should work together but sometimes they don't. I would look for a newer update to your video drivers and if there isn't any (or they don't fix the problem) start looking for older versions. I've seen many problems go away with the right drivers, and they are not always the newest ones. Best bet would be to get an ATI 4850/4870. Pauldo __________________ SystemSpec \| Power Supply Info \| How to Post a Screen shot \| Speedfan[/center]

11-21-2008, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
sToL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windoms	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this Yes its the Ultra X3 power supply & yes i have tried a different video card, i put my old 7600 in and it ran a little better but still basically the same thing cant hold fps

11-21-2008, 12:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
Pauldo Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,444 OS: winXP Pro sp3 My System	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this Just read something about how the 178.24 drivers were working for many people. You haven't stated what version drivers you are using. May be worth a shot. Pauldo __________________ SystemSpec \| Power Supply Info \| How to Post a Screen shot \| Speedfan[/center]

11-21-2008, 12:53 AM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,487 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this what does the bios list the voltages and tempretures as __________________

12-06-2008, 10:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
sToL Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3 OS: Windoms	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this how do i check the voltages and temperatures?

12-06-2008, 11:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Pauldo Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 1,444 OS: winXP Pro sp3 My System	Re: Need Help please! I don't no where else to post this You can enter the BIOS when you first boot up. Typically it is the Delete key but there are a lot of variations depending on your computer. The first screen that comes up on first boot will tell you what key to press. You can also download Speedfan, see my sig, which will give you an idea of what those values are. Pauldo __________________ SystemSpec \| Power Supply Info \| How to Post a Screen shot \| Speedfan[/center]