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adamp15

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16. January 2006 @ 09:37

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I just build this computer for a friend and it is having the weirdes problem that I can't figure out how to fix. The computer runs 100% correctly until I try to run some type of pc game. If I try to run a game such as Fear, it will work for a little bit (about 2-3 minutes) then completely freeze. I have to reboot. I tried a game that demands less hardware like Ages of Empires 3 and every time it gets to the main menu it freezes. It plays the opening intros fine and everything. Here's all the hardware I put in this thing:

Motherboard: ASUS A8N-E
CPU: AMD 64 3500+ Socket 939
Graphics Card: SAPPHIRE Radeon X1600PRO 512MB
RAM: 2GB Gigaram DDR

That is the only hardware that I would think would affect this probelm but if you need more such as the harddrive and burner, let me know and I will post it. My guess is that it's something to do with the graphics card but I cannot figure out exactly what it is. I called ATI and they had me download the newest Catalyst Control Center but it didn't help any. Please help with this problem, any suggestions will be appreciated.

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SypherTek

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16. January 2006 @ 09:50

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im taking it that you have installed the grahics driver right?

also that graphics card requires extra power have you plugged any power leads into the graphics card yet?

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adamp15

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16. January 2006 @ 09:56

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yes, I've installed the correct drivers. I went to ATI's website and got the most recent but it didn't help any. I don't see anywhere for an external power supply on this card either? Here's a link to images of the exact card I have. It seems like there isn't anywhere to plug in extra power. the fan on the card is running also, so I'm thinking the power is correct.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Showimage.asp?Mode=&Type=&Image=14-...

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adamp15

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16. January 2006 @ 14:23

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please, can anyone help me with this problem?

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ozzy214

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16. January 2006 @ 14:32

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There s no power input that I can see. Best thing to do is find a shop like in my sig. Cause its really hard to troubleshoot without being there.:>

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AE27

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16. January 2006 @ 15:06

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I dont think this card has a power input. If it did and wasnt powered you would get a black screen with red letters stating that the card needs power.I was reading on the Spaphire forums it seems that people are having problems with this card and Asus MB's

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ScubaBud

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16. January 2006 @ 15:30

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adamp15

Did you load Asus PC Probe and check the temps on your board and CPU?

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adamp15

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16. January 2006 @ 18:31

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it was definately compatibilty issues. there were a lot of people on sapphire forums with the exact same problems. it seems like the only answer is to get a different card. I was wondering if this is the case with all Radeon cards and go with a GeForce or can I go with an ASUS Radeon card and definately be safe? I was thinking about getting the ASUS Radeon X850PRO. It seems like it would be safe to go with the same brand of motherboard, but I was just making sure before I messed up and bought another incompatible graphics card.

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ScubaBud

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17. January 2006 @ 01:55

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If the "chipset" is giving problems then I would try a differenet one first and not assume that the same maker as the M/B would be OK.

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