[clown1342]

I am currently not on the problem computer as i am at work. I recently got my computer, opened it up when recieved to make sure everything was snug and connected. It was running like a dream, then it froze. I was a computer tech for a while so I knew to run through updating everything. I updated every driver you could think of, DirectX, framework, forceware, memtest'd the RAM, chipset drivers, etc. I think ive come to the conclusion that the VGA is overheating. It idles at 60C with the fan at 80%. When I play less graphic intensive games like Counter-Strike: Source, it runs fine. However, games like Timeshift & Crysis freeze over time. Will installing a VGA cooler fix my problem?

Thanks


Power Supply
( 750 Watt -- Thermaltake Toughpower W0117RU Power Supply Quad SLI Ready )

Processor
( [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (4x 2.4GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) )

Motherboard
( eVGA NForce 680i SLI Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0 Dual PCI-E MB )

Memory
( 2048MB [1024MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Mushkin )

Video Card
( NVIDIA GeForce 8800GTX 768MB w/DVI + TV Out Video )

 

[pharoah]

do you have any idea what the temp is getting to under load on the heavier games?also what kind of case is the computer in.basically im wondering if it has an air flow problem.

 

[clown1342]

Medium Sized Case - After freezes the temp is coming back down from 80C

DIMENSIONS (W x H x D): 218 x 500 x 545 mm
COOLING SYSTEM: FRONT, 1 X 120 mm
REAR, 1 X 120 mm Fan
SIDE PANEL, 1 X 120mm Red LED

 

[pharoah]

do you know what driver version you have for that gtx?

 

[clown1342]

I will double check when I get home, I believe the driver is up to date. I left my monitor on all night and I woke up to my screen saver being frozen too.

 

[pharoah]

also when ya get home try speedfan post back its temperature,and voltage readings.

 

[clown1342]

Alright, I appreciate the help pharoah.

 

[nickster_uk]

Just closed your duplicate thread in the Vista section but have a relevant question for you:

Are you currently overclocking your system?

Does running the BIOS default settings ease the problem at all?

 

[clown1342]

Thank you, and no I am not overclocking. I will run the test pharoah told me to right now.

**EDIT**

 

[pharoah]

ok good got speedfan.now lets test under load,and see if the 12v is dropping any.download prime 95,and rthdribl run both at the same time while monitoring voltages with speedfan.

 

[clown1342]

 

[pharoah]

you were running both programs correct?

 

[clown1342]

correct

 

[pharoah]

well the power supply voltages are not dropping any.so that's probably not the culprit here.that one reading for temps is a bit crazy.the first screen you posted it said 99c,and the second says 112c.i would have to assume that reading is wrong,or something would have done burnt up.why not try running the vid card fan to 100%,and play a game to see if the problem still occurs.

 

[clown1342]

alright, ill go play timeshift ([email protected]%) since that has frozen for sure every time

 

[pharoah]

ok be sure to post back the results.how are you monitoring your vid card temps?is it with riva tuner,or something similar?be sure to have its monitor up,and let me know what that vid card gets to on 100%.

 

[clown1342]

73C-75C while playing crysis

 

[pharoah]

and did it crash?

 

[clown1342]

still playing, alt tabbing to check this - pretty sure its just a heating issue that'll be fixed by a VGA cooler.

 

[pharoah]

i agree it looks that way a good aftermarket cooler should fix you up.