Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play

chuck007 · 11-02-2009, 09:41 AM

I have same problem I have a Dell XPS 630I that has run like a horse since I got it 9 months ago. Then in August I reloaded Crysis which played on my Geforce 8800GT SLI system on the highest settings perfect. After reloading in August it played fine for 10 minutes then crashs to a black screen with audio still running for a few seconds then a loud buzz. Every game I have tried it runs fine then crashs to black screen. Need constructive help. Thanks
Dell XPS 630I
Nvidia 8800GT SLI
4 GB Fast RAM
WIN XP

Video Card Temps GPU Temperature : 85 °C
GPU Ambient : 65 °C
GPU Diode : 85 °C
GPU Fan : 100.00%
Voltage CPU : 1.26 V
+3.3V Voltage : 2.98 V
+5V Voltage : 5.02 V
+12V Voltage : 12.14 V
VTT : 1.82 V
VBAT : 3.06 V
Chassis Fan : 1126 rpm
Power/Aux Fan : 5400 rpm
Processor Temperature : 53 °C
Intel Core 2 Quad (Core 1) : 43 °C
Intel Core 2 Quad (Core 2) : 39 °C

Hope this helps

Phædrus2401 · 11-02-2009, 01:46 PM

Your graphics card is getting too hot. Clean the dust out your case and graphics card fans using compressed air and see if that doesn't bring temperatures down and solve the problem.

chuck007 · 11-03-2009, 04:26 AM

Thanks, I will try and see if that helps.

Horusrogue · 11-03-2009, 10:53 PM

As a last resort remove the cooler off the 8800 and apply arctic 5.

chuck007 · 11-04-2009, 04:03 AM

Do u mean this ARCTIC SILVER AS5-12G 5 POLYSYTHETIC COMPOUND PROCESSOR FAN

chuck007 · 11-05-2009, 09:04 AM

Could you tell me if applying Arctic 5 is something a novice to such things can perform adequately ? Also could I add another cooling fan to the case would that help also ?

Phædrus2401 · 11-05-2009, 09:08 AM

I would not suggest a novice apply AS5 to their GPU. That's something that takes a bit more experience.

The more fans present the better. Remember, you want airflow to be from front to back and bottom to top.

Horusrogue · 11-05-2009, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phædrus2401

I would not suggest a novice apply AS5 to their GPU. That's something that takes a bit more experience.

The more fans present the better. Remember, you want airflow to be from front to back and bottom to top.

I would not recommend it either, but it is a valid option. Someone around them might be more knowledgeable about this as well.

chuck007 · 11-06-2009, 08:12 AM

Just opened the Dell Case to clean cards off, I noticed that one video card fan is not running is this normal. or should they both run always?

Phædrus2401 · 11-06-2009, 12:52 PM

They should both always be running. Sounds like the fan on one of them might have died. Check and see if your computer is still under warranty and see if you can get the card replaced. There are one or two things we could do to try and fix the fan, but they'd void the warranty and aren't sure-fire fixes.

chuck007 · 11-07-2009, 05:15 AM

Yes I'm under warranty and just learned Dell are replacing both Geforece 8800GT cards Monday. Thanks for all your help.

Horusrogue · 11-08-2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chuck007

Yes I'm under warranty and just learned Dell are replacing both Geforece 8800GT cards Monday. Thanks for all your help.

Mark thread as solved!

11-02-2009, 09:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
chuck007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 OS: winXP	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play I have same problem I have a Dell XPS 630I that has run like a horse since I got it 9 months ago. Then in August I reloaded Crysis which played on my Geforce 8800GT SLI system on the highest settings perfect. After reloading in August it played fine for 10 minutes then crashs to a black screen with audio still running for a few seconds then a loud buzz. Every game I have tried it runs fine then crashs to black screen. Need constructive help. Thanks Dell XPS 630I Nvidia 8800GT SLI 4 GB Fast RAM WIN XP Video Card Temps GPU Temperature : 85 °C GPU Ambient : 65 °C GPU Diode : 85 °C GPU Fan : 100.00% Voltage CPU : 1.26 V +3.3V Voltage : 2.98 V +5V Voltage : 5.02 V +12V Voltage : 12.14 V VTT : 1.82 V VBAT : 3.06 V Chassis Fan : 1126 rpm Power/Aux Fan : 5400 rpm Processor Temperature : 53 °C Intel Core 2 Quad (Core 1) : 43 °C Intel Core 2 Quad (Core 2) : 39 °C Hope this helps

11-02-2009, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play Your graphics card is getting too hot. Clean the dust out your case and graphics card fans using compressed air and see if that doesn't bring temperatures down and solve the problem. __________________ 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.

11-03-2009, 04:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
chuck007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 OS: winXP	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play Thanks, I will try and see if that helps.

11-03-2009, 10:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Horusrogue Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, Canada Posts: 335 OS: Windows 7 RC, Slitaz Linux 2.0, Xubuntu PPC	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play As a last resort remove the cooler off the 8800 and apply arctic 5. __________________ I troubleshoot problematic intercourse with your computational devices.

11-04-2009, 04:03 AM	#5 (permalink)
chuck007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 OS: winXP	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play Do u mean this ARCTIC SILVER AS5-12G 5 POLYSYTHETIC COMPOUND PROCESSOR FAN

11-05-2009, 09:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
chuck007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 OS: winXP	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play Could you tell me if applying Arctic 5 is something a novice to such things can perform adequately ? Also could I add another cooling fan to the case would that help also ?

11-05-2009, 09:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play I would not suggest a novice apply AS5 to their GPU. That's something that takes a bit more experience. The more fans present the better. Remember, you want airflow to be from front to back and bottom to top. __________________ 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.

11-06-2009, 08:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
chuck007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 OS: winXP	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play Just opened the Dell Case to clean cards off, I noticed that one video card fan is not running is this normal. or should they both run always?

11-06-2009, 12:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
Phædrus2401 Hardware Tech Team Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 3,911 OS: Vista Ultimate x64 SP1 + Ubuntu 9.04 My System	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play They should both always be running. Sounds like the fan on one of them might have died. Check and see if your computer is still under warranty and see if you can get the card replaced. There are one or two things we could do to try and fix the fan, but they'd void the warranty and aren't sure-fire fixes. __________________ 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.

11-07-2009, 05:15 AM	#11 (permalink)
chuck007 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 8 OS: winXP	Re: All Games Crash After 10 minutes of play Yes I'm under warranty and just learned Dell are replacing both Geforece 8800GT cards Monday. Thanks for all your help.