Random Colour Screen Crash (game)

tp199 · 08-01-2009, 08:45 AM

Okay, here goes. I think this is the correct section for my question.

Basically, when i play newer games (such as UT3, Warhammer online, etc.) My computer just simply crashes after around 10-30 minutes of play, the last half second of sound is looped and the screen turns a random colour (i have found no relation to the colour of the screen and whats happening at the time)

Now, this is a problem for me because i want to play these games, it never occurs in World of Warcraft, It happened once in TF2, but hasnt since, and doesn't occur in CS:S.

My drivers for my video card are installed from the disk, same with my motherboard drivers.

My system spec is:
Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P
Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 720 (3 CPUs) ~2.8GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 4850
Power Supply: OCZ StealthXStream 700W

Anyone who can help, i will be extremely appreciative.

Thank you in advance - Tp199

tp199 · 08-03-2009, 10:28 AM

Bump

Phædrus2401 · 08-03-2009, 03:21 PM

Download GPU-Z: http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/
And monitor your temperatures both on the desktop and during games and tell us how hot it gets.

tp199 · 08-10-2009, 12:30 PM

The maximum it goes to is around 60 degrees celcius

tp199 · 09-03-2009, 03:42 AM

Bump

**FreoHeaveho** · 09-04-2009, 05:16 AM

This is a tricky one as it could be various things.

What OS do you use? 32bit / 64 bit? (i am assuming 64 though)
Have you updated your MB bios to support that CPU properly (F5 bios) http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...S&FileID=14883
Free of dust?
Direct X up to date?: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en
Latest catalyst drivers?
Latest game patches?

tp199 · 09-06-2009, 08:29 AM

1. 32 bit :)
2. no, i downloaded the thing but im not sure what to do with it
3. yeah, free of dust
4. yep
5. yep

tp199 · 09-11-2009, 07:48 AM

bump

**lazareth1** · 09-11-2009, 10:54 AM

Download Prime95 (link in sig) and run blend test for 6 hours. If there are any errors then it could be your RAM.

Don't think it'll be your motherboard support for your CPU cause your comp probably wouldn't boot if that was the case.

**FreoHeaveho** · 09-13-2009, 05:00 AM

Firstly, take out half that ram, as it is a complete waste for a 32 bit OS and could actually be causing some issues.

Secondly, update the bios to properly support the CPU as it isn't simpy a case of 'it wont boot'. Instructions on how to do this are found where you downloaded the bios (e.g. gigabyte website).

Thirdly, update the game patches.

08-01-2009, 08:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
tp199 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x32	Random Colour Screen Crash (game) Okay, here goes. I think this is the correct section for my question. Basically, when i play newer games (such as UT3, Warhammer online, etc.) My computer just simply crashes after around 10-30 minutes of play, the last half second of sound is looped and the screen turns a random colour (i have found no relation to the colour of the screen and whats happening at the time) Now, this is a problem for me because i want to play these games, it never occurs in World of Warcraft, It happened once in TF2, but hasnt since, and doesn't occur in CS:S. My drivers for my video card are installed from the disk, same with my motherboard drivers. My system spec is: Motherboard : Gigabyte GA-MA790XT-UD4P Processor: AMD Phenom II X3 720 (3 CPUs) ~2.8GHz Memory: 6144MB RAM DirectX Version: DirectX 11 Graphics Card: ATI Radeon HD 4850 Power Supply: OCZ StealthXStream 700W Anyone who can help, i will be extremely appreciative. Thank you in advance - Tp199 Last edited by tp199; 08-01-2009 at 08:46 AM.

08-03-2009, 10:28 AM	#2 (permalink)
tp199 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x32	Re: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) Bump

08-03-2009, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,907 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) Download GPU-Z: http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/ And monitor your temperatures both on the desktop and during games and tell us how hot it gets. __________________ Good PSU brands: Corsair, SeaSonic, CWT, PC Power and Cooling, Thermaltake Toughpower, CoolerMaster Real Power Pro On 80+ Certification - PSU Information and Selection - Power Supply Myths You don't get what you don't pay for.

08-10-2009, 12:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
tp199 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x32	Re: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) The maximum it goes to is around 60 degrees celcius

09-03-2009, 03:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
tp199 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x32	Re: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) Bump

09-04-2009, 05:16 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: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) This is a tricky one as it could be various things. What OS do you use? 32bit / 64 bit? (i am assuming 64 though) Have you updated your MB bios to support that CPU properly (F5 bios) http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/M...S&FileID=14883 Free of dust? Direct X up to date?: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en Latest catalyst drivers? Latest game patches? __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper

09-06-2009, 08:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
tp199 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x32	Re: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) 1. 32 bit :) 2. no, i downloaded the thing but im not sure what to do with it 3. yeah, free of dust 4. yep 5. yep

09-11-2009, 07:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
tp199 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x32	Re: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) bump

09-11-2009, 10:54 AM	#9 (permalink)
lazareth1 Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Hong Kong, previously Fife in Bonnie Scotland Posts: 1,294 OS: Vista SP1, Ultimate My System	Re: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) Download Prime95 (link in sig) and run blend test for 6 hours. If there are any errors then it could be your RAM. Don't think it'll be your motherboard support for your CPU cause your comp probably wouldn't boot if that was the case. __________________ Prime95\|Everest Ultimate Edition\|How to do a repair install of XP\|Bench Testing "Nothing is True, Everything is Permitted"

09-13-2009, 05:00 AM	#10 (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: Random Colour Screen Crash (game) Firstly, take out half that ram, as it is a complete waste for a 32 bit OS and could actually be causing some issues. Secondly, update the bios to properly support the CPU as it isn't simpy a case of 'it wont boot'. Instructions on how to do this are found where you downloaded the bios (e.g. gigabyte website). Thirdly, update the game patches. __________________ PC Wizard-VGA 2009 Charts-Power Supply Info-Multi/Single Rail PSU?-Speedfan-Driver Sweeper