[SOLVED] Computer Freezing Error!

menzies_ · 09-29-2009, 03:16 AM

Hello i have recently upgraded my computer from amd to intel and i keeps freezing on me.

Whats strange is that i did a freash install and when it first booted up with the retarded resolution it froze within 10 seconds of it starting up. what also is strange is that it not only does it completely freeze it also cuts power to the mouse and keyboard. i throught it could be a cooling problem but its all running at the correct temp.
please help me im at witts end.

I have done all the appropreate things to reformat my computer and put the correct chipset drivers and such on. I put my new Mobo/cpu in and a new GFX card installed the correct and most upto date drivers i could find.

System Specs are:

Intel Core2 Duo E4500 @ 2.20GHz, 2.0GB Ram, Nvidia Geforce 8600GT 512mb.

XP Pro SP3.

**louge1953** · 09-29-2009, 04:23 AM

what motherboard does it have installed? what is the power supply size in wattage and brand? is the power supply new or old if old how old? do you have integrated video on the motherboard too? did you go into Bios and disable the onboard video if you have a separate Video card installed?

will it boot into Safe Mode without freezing,,?

Tumbleweed36 · 09-29-2009, 04:26 AM

In addition to the much needed information as requested, see if you can enter the bios and check temps and voltages.

menzies_ · 09-29-2009, 04:39 AM

In reply to Lounge1953:

Quote:

Originally Posted by louge1953

what motherboard does it have installed? what is the power supply size in wattage and brand? is the power supply new or old if old how old? do you have integrated video on the motherboard too?

Motherboard: | Gigabyte GA-p31-Ds3L |
PSU : |Cooler Master rs-430-Pcar 430w | - Bout 2 years old.
I havnt disabled the integrated video in the bios yet. im never knew you could actually do that.
I tryed looking for that feature to disable the integrated video in the bio's and couldent find it? also i tryed to see if it freezes in safe mode but i can never be sure becuase it is so random sometimes its lasts 40mins with out freezing other times it last 10 seconds.

In reply to Tumbleweed36:
CPU Temp 41°C
System Temp 38°C

Dont know where the Volts and **** are.

dai · 09-29-2009, 06:26 AM

upgrade

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w

menzies_ · 09-29-2009, 06:31 AM

do you think its my PSU?
is there anyway of makeing sure that it is is my power supply?

dai · 09-29-2009, 06:34 AM

i would think so

menzies_ · 09-29-2009, 06:35 AM

it ran my old AMD system fine tho? ill go and buy a new one tommorrow then.
thanks

menzies_ · 09-29-2009, 06:41 AM

its not my power supply just put different one out of another build in same problem!!!!

**koala** · 09-29-2009, 07:36 AM

What make/model and total watts is your new PSU? If you've taken it from another computer, how old is it?

When you were upgrading, did you attach all the standoffs between the motherboard and case?

Have you tried removing, cleaning and reseating all cards and connectors?

Have you looked under the motherboard for any screws that could be causing it to short?

**louge1953** · 09-30-2009, 04:37 AM

next try removing one stick of Ram and see if it continues to freeze if it still does freeze then remove the other stick and reinstall the first retest to see if freezing is gone another possible cause could be bad RAM and you might want to run MEMtest86 do a google search for this and follow directions to run the memory test. just as simple to remove one at a time and test system. lastly if all the above fails it could be a faulty video card. how old is the card...? the suggestion to get a good quality 500 watt or larger power supply is still a good one too. poor power quality can make a system throw all kinds of weird behavior on you...

menzies_ · 10-02-2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louge1953

next try removing one stick of Ram and see if it continues to freeze if it still does freeze then remove the other stick and reinstall the first retest to see if freezing is gone another possible cause could be bad RAM and you might want to run MEMtest86 do a google search for this and follow directions to run the memory test. just as simple to remove one at a time and test system. lastly if all the above fails it could be a faulty video card. how old is the card...? the suggestion to get a good quality 500 watt or larger power supply is still a good one too. poor power quality can make a system throw all kinds of weird behavior on you...

THANKS MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
the first stick of ram i unplugged was the faulty one! computer hasnt frozen since!!! carnt thank you enough!.

dai · 10-02-2009, 08:37 PM

glad you have it sorted

09-29-2009, 03:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
menzies_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 OS: XP pro	[SOLVED] Computer Freezing Error! Hello i have recently upgraded my computer from amd to intel and i keeps freezing on me. Whats strange is that i did a freash install and when it first booted up with the retarded resolution it froze within 10 seconds of it starting up. what also is strange is that it not only does it completely freeze it also cuts power to the mouse and keyboard. i throught it could be a cooling problem but its all running at the correct temp. please help me im at witts end. I have done all the appropreate things to reformat my computer and put the correct chipset drivers and such on. I put my new Mobo/cpu in and a new GFX card installed the correct and most upto date drivers i could find. System Specs are: Intel Core2 Duo E4500 @ 2.20GHz, 2.0GB Ram, Nvidia Geforce 8600GT 512mb. XP Pro SP3. Last edited by dai; 09-29-2009 at 06:27 AM.

09-29-2009, 04:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
louge1953 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 757 OS: xp	Re: Computer Freezing Error! what motherboard does it have installed? what is the power supply size in wattage and brand? is the power supply new or old if old how old? do you have integrated video on the motherboard too? did you go into Bios and disable the onboard video if you have a separate Video card installed? will it boot into Safe Mode without freezing,,?

09-29-2009, 04:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
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09-29-2009, 06:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Computer Freezing Error! upgrade http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...corsair%2b550w __________________

09-29-2009, 06:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
menzies_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 OS: XP pro	Re: Computer Freezing Error! do you think its my PSU? is there anyway of makeing sure that it is is my power supply? Last edited by menzies_; 09-29-2009 at 06:32 AM.

09-29-2009, 06:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
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09-29-2009, 06:35 AM	#8 (permalink)
menzies_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 OS: XP pro	Re: Computer Freezing Error! it ran my old AMD system fine tho? ill go and buy a new one tommorrow then. thanks

09-29-2009, 06:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
menzies_ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 13 OS: XP pro	Re: Computer Freezing Error! its not my power supply just put different one out of another build in same problem!!!!

09-29-2009, 07:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,336 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Computer Freezing Error! What make/model and total watts is your new PSU? If you've taken it from another computer, how old is it? When you were upgrading, did you attach all the standoffs between the motherboard and case? Have you tried removing, cleaning and reseating all cards and connectors? Have you looked under the motherboard for any screws that could be causing it to short? __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here Last edited by koala; 09-29-2009 at 07:40 AM.

09-30-2009, 04:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
louge1953 TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: texas Posts: 757 OS: xp	Re: Computer Freezing Error! next try removing one stick of Ram and see if it continues to freeze if it still does freeze then remove the other stick and reinstall the first retest to see if freezing is gone another possible cause could be bad RAM and you might want to run MEMtest86 do a google search for this and follow directions to run the memory test. just as simple to remove one at a time and test system. lastly if all the above fails it could be a faulty video card. how old is the card...? the suggestion to get a good quality 500 watt or larger power supply is still a good one too. poor power quality can make a system throw all kinds of weird behavior on you...

10-02-2009, 08:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,575 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: [SOLVED] Computer Freezing Error! glad you have it sorted __________________