Random freezing.

CanadaFX · 06-23-2008, 05:29 PM

Hello.

I've been experiencing issues with what appears to be my video card. At completely random, my screen will freeze either while playing a game or browsing the internet. While browsing a website the screen will freeze for a few seconds (5-10 sec.), turn black, and then recover. Websites become choppy while scrolling and overall everything appears slower. However while playing a game, the screen will freeze, turn black and 'never' recover. As a result, I have to hit the reset button. I've updated my video drivers and I still have the same issue.

System specs;

Intel P4 2.8GHz 533MHz
512MB DDR PC-400
250GB 7200RPM 8MB Cashe
Antec Sonata Case 380W
ATI Radeon 9700 Pro DDR
Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer
MS XP Home

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

dai · 06-23-2008, 05:54 PM

what does the bios list for tempretures and voltages
is your m/b agp or pcie

CanadaFX · 06-23-2008, 08:22 PM

sorry.
ASUS P4G8X (AGP)

Currently;

Vcore Voltage 1.525V
+3.3V Voltage 3.26V
+5V Voltage 4.62V
+12V Voltage 12.09V

MB Temperature 34°C/93°F
CPU Temperature 39°C/102°F

dai · 06-23-2008, 09:27 PM

the 5v line appears out of specs can you try another psu in it,i don't it is the cause but worth checking
run chkdsk /r

CanadaFX · 06-24-2008, 05:59 PM

I ran chkdsk /r without any issues.

dai · 06-24-2008, 06:02 PM

does it freeze in safe mode

CanadaFX · 06-24-2008, 06:13 PM

I haven't tried.

Could it possibly be a VPU refresh error?
Ever since I had my hard drive replaced and new case/power supply, it's never been the same.

dai · 06-24-2008, 06:48 PM

see if this is of any help
http://www.tweakguides.com/ATICAT_8.html

CanadaFX · 06-25-2008, 02:29 PM

Thank you.

06-23-2008, 05:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
CanadaFX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5 OS: XP\|SP2	Random freezing. Hello. I've been experiencing issues with what appears to be my video card. At completely random, my screen will freeze either while playing a game or browsing the internet. While browsing a website the screen will freeze for a few seconds (5-10 sec.), turn black, and then recover. Websites become choppy while scrolling and overall everything appears slower. However while playing a game, the screen will freeze, turn black and 'never' recover. As a result, I have to hit the reset button. I've updated my video drivers and I still have the same issue. System specs; Intel P4 2.8GHz 533MHz 512MB DDR PC-400 250GB 7200RPM 8MB Cashe Antec Sonata Case 380W ATI Radeon 9700 Pro DDR Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer MS XP Home Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

06-23-2008, 05:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Random freezing. what does the bios list for tempretures and voltages is your m/b agp or pcie __________________

06-23-2008, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
CanadaFX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5 OS: XP\|SP2	Re: Random freezing. sorry. ASUS P4G8X (AGP) Currently; Vcore Voltage 1.525V +3.3V Voltage 3.26V +5V Voltage 4.62V +12V Voltage 12.09V MB Temperature 34°C/93°F CPU Temperature 39°C/102°F

06-23-2008, 09:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Random freezing. the 5v line appears out of specs can you try another psu in it,i don't it is the cause but worth checking run chkdsk /r __________________

06-24-2008, 05:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
CanadaFX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5 OS: XP\|SP2	Re: Random freezing. I ran chkdsk /r without any issues.

06-24-2008, 06:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Random freezing. does it freeze in safe mode __________________

06-24-2008, 06:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
CanadaFX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5 OS: XP\|SP2	Re: Random freezing. I haven't tried. Could it possibly be a VPU refresh error? Ever since I had my hard drive replaced and new case/power supply, it's never been the same.

06-24-2008, 06:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
dai Manager, Hardware Forums Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west australia Posts: 56,759 OS: win 7 32x 64x rtm	Re: Random freezing. see if this is of any help http://www.tweakguides.com/ATICAT_8.html __________________

06-25-2008, 02:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
CanadaFX Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 5 OS: XP\|SP2	Re: Random freezing. Thank you.