Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions.

bgallz · 08-15-2008, 11:20 PM

1. My computer sometimes once in a while makes a bit of a high pitch sound. It is really quiet just high pitched. Not sure if that means anything at all, but it's something...

2. This has happened before and recently happened about a week ago. I was playing COD4 and my computer froze up and the screen turned to really disfigured colors and arrangements where everything seemed out of wack. Then I alt f4'd the game and it asked to run in safe mode cause it currupted or something. During that time my speakers also made a weird noise...

Just then i noticed a dead pixel on my monitor...

I just had the problem again with the problem #2. This time it happened while playing BF1942. It always happens in a game it seems. I had a few things open during the time but not that much. Not sure why it would be a problem with memory. (I have 2gb ddr2.)

**FreoHeaveho** · 08-16-2008, 04:57 AM

Please download PC Wizard and install it (from my sig). Run it and go to FILE, SAVE AS and click OK. Copy that text into this thread. Also tell me the brand and wattage (model number if you have it or can get it) of your Power Supply Unit.

Welcome to TSF!¬

Luda · 08-16-2008, 05:06 AM

http://www.techpowerup.com/atitool/

try running the artifact tester in that applications, and see if 1)it finds artifacts and 2)if you hear the high pitched whine, by guess would be capacitor whine from the GFX card

**FreoHeaveho** · 08-16-2008, 05:11 AM

This is a classic PSU issue, however i would like to know what components the OP has before making suggestions or stressing the system further. bgallz, if you could follow my post first that would be great. Luda, i am sure you know your stuff, I just want to make sure we know the situation first.

Luda · 08-16-2008, 05:24 AM

you hadnt posted when i clicked respond, had to flip the kvm to another server to do some work, thus my reply was delayed. no hard feelings

just wanted to see if it was a GPU issue, since thats happened to me twice in the past [granted i having a overclocking addiction]

**FreoHeaveho** · 08-16-2008, 05:40 AM

its totally cool mate, not wanting to sound authoritative - sorry

all is good.

Luda · 08-16-2008, 05:46 AM

glad that got cleared up...

now back to the regularly scheduled tech support

bgallz · 08-16-2008, 08:43 AM

Sorry for the delay on the reply. Here are the specs:

PSU/Temps:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...r/psuspecs.jpg

Main:
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...ycompspecs.jpg

Thanks for the help!

bgallz · 08-16-2008, 09:00 AM

Sorry didn't realize the whole save as and upload txt document part. :P I uploaded the text document form of my specs. Download the attachment.

bgallz · 08-17-2008, 08:50 AM

Does this mean it is a PSU issue? If so would it be best to get it fixed from Rosewill?

I have a Rosewill 550 Watt.

**FreoHeaveho** · 08-17-2008, 08:04 PM

A 550W PSU should normally be sufficient for your computer, however Rosewill make inferior PSUs and the fact that your diagnostics show a low 12V rail voltage which is outside ATX standards.

This is not fool proof though because these programs can get it wrong. The only way to tell is to measure with a multimeter your voltages during gaming, or borrow a quality PSU (500W min) to test it with.

In the meantime also keep an eye out of temps with nTune (nvidia.com) and crank up the fan on the 8500.

bgallz · 08-18-2008, 09:22 AM

Okay, thanks a lot for your help bigfellla. So right now it is definitely looking like a PSU issue? These problems couldn't come from anything else?

It just happened again last night with the weird sounds and crap. Should I try running this program while in a game to see if that makes the voltages change? Thanks.

**magnethead** · 08-19-2008, 01:19 AM

a high pitched sound is a PSU issue. The unit i just converted into a bench supply is exactly as refference dhere- high pitched whine, and a 12 volt rail measurinf around 11.5-11.8.

bgallz · 08-19-2008, 10:06 AM

So I guess I should file for an RMA? Thanks!

Edit: I can't even find the PSU I have on newegg - which is where I got it. XD

08-15-2008, 11:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
bgallz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17 OS: Windows XP	Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. 1. My computer sometimes once in a while makes a bit of a high pitch sound. It is really quiet just high pitched. Not sure if that means anything at all, but it's something... 2. This has happened before and recently happened about a week ago. I was playing COD4 and my computer froze up and the screen turned to really disfigured colors and arrangements where everything seemed out of wack. Then I alt f4'd the game and it asked to run in safe mode cause it currupted or something. During that time my speakers also made a weird noise... Just then i noticed a dead pixel on my monitor... I just had the problem again with the problem #2. This time it happened while playing BF1942. It always happens in a game it seems. I had a few things open during the time but not that much. Not sure why it would be a problem with memory. (I have 2gb ddr2.)

08-16-2008, 04:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,227 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. Please download PC Wizard and install it (from my sig). Run it and go to FILE, SAVE AS and click OK. Copy that text into this thread. Also tell me the brand and wattage (model number if you have it or can get it) of your Power Supply Unit. Welcome to TSF!¬ __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

08-16-2008, 05:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Luda Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 150 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 My System	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. http://www.techpowerup.com/atitool/ try running the artifact tester in that applications, and see if 1)it finds artifacts and 2)if you hear the high pitched whine, by guess would be capacitor whine from the GFX card __________________ \| Abit AN9 32x \| AMD X2 4000+ {3.0ghz]} \| 2GB corsair XMS2 @ DDR2-876 \| 8800GT Luda edition {custom bios 750/1800/1000} \| Biostar 8400GS {Physx} \| Xigma AIO CPU watercooling \|

08-16-2008, 05:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,227 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. This is a classic PSU issue, however i would like to know what components the OP has before making suggestions or stressing the system further. bgallz, if you could follow my post first that would be great. Luda, i am sure you know your stuff, I just want to make sure we know the situation first. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

08-16-2008, 05:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
Luda Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 150 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 My System	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. you hadnt posted when i clicked respond, had to flip the kvm to another server to do some work, thus my reply was delayed. no hard feelings just wanted to see if it was a GPU issue, since thats happened to me twice in the past [granted i having a overclocking addiction] __________________ \| Abit AN9 32x \| AMD X2 4000+ {3.0ghz]} \| 2GB corsair XMS2 @ DDR2-876 \| 8800GT Luda edition {custom bios 750/1800/1000} \| Biostar 8400GS {Physx} \| Xigma AIO CPU watercooling \|

08-16-2008, 05:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,227 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. its totally cool mate, not wanting to sound authoritative - sorry all is good. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

08-16-2008, 05:46 AM	#7 (permalink)
Luda Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 150 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 My System	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. glad that got cleared up... now back to the regularly scheduled tech support __________________ \| Abit AN9 32x \| AMD X2 4000+ {3.0ghz]} \| 2GB corsair XMS2 @ DDR2-876 \| 8800GT Luda edition {custom bios 750/1800/1000} \| Biostar 8400GS {Physx} \| Xigma AIO CPU watercooling \|

08-16-2008, 08:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
bgallz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17 OS: Windows XP	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. Sorry for the delay on the reply. Here are the specs: PSU/Temps: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...r/psuspecs.jpg Main: http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y20...ycompspecs.jpg Thanks for the help!

08-17-2008, 08:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
bgallz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17 OS: Windows XP	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. Does this mean it is a PSU issue? If so would it be best to get it fixed from Rosewill? I have a Rosewill 550 Watt.

08-17-2008, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
FreoHeaveho TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 3,227 OS: Windows Vista Ultimate 64 SP2, Windows XP Professional SP3, Mac OSX Leopard My System	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. A 550W PSU should normally be sufficient for your computer, however Rosewill make inferior PSUs and the fact that your diagnostics show a low 12V rail voltage which is outside ATX standards. This is not fool proof though because these programs can get it wrong. The only way to tell is to measure with a multimeter your voltages during gaming, or borrow a quality PSU (500W min) to test it with. In the meantime also keep an eye out of temps with nTune (nvidia.com) and crank up the fan on the 8500. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

08-18-2008, 09:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
bgallz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17 OS: Windows XP	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. Okay, thanks a lot for your help bigfellla. So right now it is definitely looking like a PSU issue? These problems couldn't come from anything else? It just happened again last night with the weird sounds and crap. Should I try running this program while in a game to see if that makes the voltages change? Thanks.

08-19-2008, 01:19 AM	#13 (permalink)
magnethead Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,570 OS: Vista ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. a high pitched sound is a PSU issue. The unit i just converted into a bench supply is exactly as refference dhere- high pitched whine, and a 12 volt rail measurinf around 11.5-11.8. __________________ For proper support: what are you running? graphics, cpu, m/board, ram, PSU brand wattage PCI-E requires 26 amps at 12 volts. That's a 650W PSU. Power Supply Info and Selection . Info on thermal compounds & application . TEST PSU USING MULTI-METER . Bench Testing Your System

08-19-2008, 10:06 AM	#14 (permalink)
bgallz Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 17 OS: Windows XP	Re: Possible RAM/PSU problem...questions. So I guess I should file for an RMA? Thanks! Edit: I can't even find the PSU I have on newegg - which is where I got it. XD Last edited by bgallz; 08-19-2008 at 10:09 AM.