PC freezing or shutting down randomly during game play

Ogabooga · 08-12-2007, 07:11 PM

I play WOW and latly ive had some very frustrating times with my computer. I bought a new graphics card due to the low fps in game and now it shuts down on me during game play. First thought was overheating but it doesn't seem to be it. Here are the specs and temps of my computer(just a quick overview, please let me know if you need more info):

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional

CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Run- 1.76GHz
Temp- 45 C or 113 F
GPU: Nvidia GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB)
Temp- 135 F
Motherboard: Asus A7N8X
Temp- 100 F
RAM: 2 sticks, one is 256 other is 512 (PC3200 DDR SDRAM)
Power Supply: Dynex 350 W

I know for a fact its has something to do with the graphics card because nothing else in the computer has been changed. One more thing I would like to add is when the GPU shuts down during game play the screen turns black then says no signal, but I can still hear sounds, etc. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.

**pharoah** · 08-12-2007, 07:39 PM

i kinda agree with you it is video related,but not directly.id say that 350w psu isnt enough now that you have a better vid card.

Ogabooga · 08-13-2007, 09:21 AM

Alright I think I found a solution to the problem and so far it has worked. I had my CPU overclocked to 1.76GHz and this didnt cause a problem in the past but with the new GPU it did. So I clocked it down to 1.5GHz and I havent had any problems so far.

**pharoah** · 08-13-2007, 12:09 PM

yeah id say its the power supply.when you downclocked the cpu its using less power.

dai · 08-13-2007, 01:56 PM

min. for
agp=18amps
pcie=24amps on the 12v+ line
if you look at your psu it will be around only 14amps
video cards and psu's upgrades usually go hand in hand and you need something like this in there
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103942

08-12-2007, 07:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ogabooga Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	PC freezing or shutting down randomly during game play I play WOW and latly ive had some very frustrating times with my computer. I bought a new graphics card due to the low fps in game and now it shuts down on me during game play. First thought was overheating but it doesn't seem to be it. Here are the specs and temps of my computer(just a quick overview, please let me know if you need more info): Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional CPU: AMD Athlon XP 2500+ Run- 1.76GHz Temp- 45 C or 113 F GPU: Nvidia GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) Temp- 135 F Motherboard: Asus A7N8X Temp- 100 F RAM: 2 sticks, one is 256 other is 512 (PC3200 DDR SDRAM) Power Supply: Dynex 350 W I know for a fact its has something to do with the graphics card because nothing else in the computer has been changed. One more thing I would like to add is when the GPU shuts down during game play the screen turns black then says no signal, but I can still hear sounds, etc. Please any help would be greatly appreciated.

08-12-2007, 07:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: PC freezing or shutting down randomly during game play i kinda agree with you it is video related,but not directly.id say that 350w psu isnt enough now that you have a better vid card. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

08-13-2007, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ogabooga Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2 OS: XP	Re: PC freezing or shutting down randomly during game play Alright I think I found a solution to the problem and so far it has worked. I had my CPU overclocked to 1.76GHz and this didnt cause a problem in the past but with the new GPU it did. So I clocked it down to 1.5GHz and I havent had any problems so far.

08-13-2007, 12:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: PC freezing or shutting down randomly during game play yeah id say its the power supply.when you downclocked the cpu its using less power. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

08-13-2007, 01:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,678 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: PC freezing or shutting down randomly during game play min. for agp=18amps pcie=24amps on the 12v+ line if you look at your psu it will be around only 14amps video cards and psu's upgrades usually go hand in hand and you need something like this in there http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103942 __________________