Blank screen/crash problem!?

swarner · 07-04-2006, 01:49 PM

HI,

I am having some trouble when playing games, occasionaly when im in the middle of playing a game my comp. crashes, the monitor goes into standby mode(the screen goes black and the nice little green light is replaced by an anoying flashing orange light), I also loose sound and all computer Responsiveness, so i have to press the reset button!

I know what your thinking its a heating problem, but im pretty sure its not as i have a 7800 Extreme Edition and these can run fine at 70°c and mine never gets above 58°c and i also have pretty decent case cooling.

I also have the latest graphics card drivers installed and all my games have the latest patches.

If anyone has the slightest idea of whats wrong I would be very greatful of your help!

dai · 07-04-2006, 02:01 PM

how is the cpu tempreture
i was just reading where nvidia have a problem with there new cards freezing
try an earlier version of the driver
list your system specs including psu details

swarner · 07-04-2006, 02:45 PM

Thanks for your help

CPU: AMD Athalon 2600+ 1.9GHz
RAM: 1GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-7VM400M
Monitor: HP D8901 [17" CRT] (1024x768 @ 85 Hertz)

CPU Temps: Idle: 43°c-44°c, Under load: 48°c-50°c

GPU Temps: Idle: 45°c-47°c, Under load: 57°c-60°c

I will try some older drivers and get back to you.

Thanks again

dai · 07-04-2006, 02:51 PM

temps ok will wait and see how you go with the older drivers,uninstall your current drivers before installing the ones you try

swarner · 07-04-2006, 05:13 PM

Well i tried old drivers and modified drivers and neither fixed the problem,

Any other suggestions?

dai · 07-04-2006, 08:34 PM

what psu are you using

swarner · 07-05-2006, 09:02 AM

akasa PowerPlus 550W (4x12V rails)

dai · 07-05-2006, 11:27 AM

try swapping aux power lead to the card to another one

07-04-2006, 01:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
swarner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 272 OS: Vista Ultimate	Blank screen/crash problem!? HI, I am having some trouble when playing games, occasionaly when im in the middle of playing a game my comp. crashes, the monitor goes into standby mode(the screen goes black and the nice little green light is replaced by an anoying flashing orange light), I also loose sound and all computer Responsiveness, so i have to press the reset button! I know what your thinking its a heating problem, but im pretty sure its not as i have a 7800 Extreme Edition and these can run fine at 70°c and mine never gets above 58°c and i also have pretty decent case cooling. I also have the latest graphics card drivers installed and all my games have the latest patches. If anyone has the slightest idea of whats wrong I would be very greatful of your help! __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad Computers are like air conditioners. They work best with windows closed.

07-04-2006, 02:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	how is the cpu tempreture i was just reading where nvidia have a problem with there new cards freezing try an earlier version of the driver list your system specs including psu details __________________

07-04-2006, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
swarner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 272 OS: Vista Ultimate	Thanks for your help CPU: AMD Athalon 2600+ 1.9GHz RAM: 1GB PC3200 DDR SDRAM Mobo: Gigabyte GA-7VM400M Monitor: HP D8901 [17" CRT] (1024x768 @ 85 Hertz) CPU Temps: Idle: 43°c-44°c, Under load: 48°c-50°c GPU Temps: Idle: 45°c-47°c, Under load: 57°c-60°c I will try some older drivers and get back to you. Thanks again __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad Computers are like air conditioners. They work best with windows closed.

07-04-2006, 02:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	temps ok will wait and see how you go with the older drivers,uninstall your current drivers before installing the ones you try __________________

07-04-2006, 05:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
swarner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 272 OS: Vista Ultimate	Well i tried old drivers and modified drivers and neither fixed the problem, Any other suggestions? __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad Computers are like air conditioners. They work best with windows closed.

07-04-2006, 08:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	what psu are you using __________________

07-05-2006, 09:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
swarner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 272 OS: Vista Ultimate	akasa PowerPlus 550W (4x12V rails) __________________ Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad Computers are like air conditioners. They work best with windows closed.

07-05-2006, 11:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,637 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	try swapping aux power lead to the card to another one __________________