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pc keeps freezing desperate for help
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23. June 2006 @ 08:47 |
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i tried reinstalling windows the problem still stays. i dont want to ask the geek squad at best buy because they will charge 200 bucks. it freezes when im just doing common tasks. if i restart it after it freezes it will just freeze a min after booting it up again. ive been trying to fix this problem since march. ive only had this pc for a year.
the motherboard is a soyo kt600 dragon plus v 1.0
120 gig harddrive
256 ram
and a ati 9200 graphics card
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boxwrench
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23. June 2006 @ 10:05 |
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It could be a ram,harddrive, heat or maybe even a psu issue.Try removing the ram and cleaning the contacts,reseat the ram(actually I would suggest getting at least 512mb for XP.)Have you heard any strange sounds coming from the case?When was the last time you checked the heatsink/fan for dust,pet hair?(if applicable)
Are you getting error messages? The more info you give,the easier it will be to help you.I'm leaning more toward it being the memory,try running memtest and see what you get for results.
Main System- Amd/64 3800x2 currently@ 2.5ghz. Asus A8N-E,win.xp-pro.4x1gb.Ocz platnium ddr 400,Maxtor 40gb.& 250gb.ide & 2x W.D.250 sata,Benq 1650V dvd Reader & Benq DW-1655 Writer,EVGA Geforce 7600gs,Creative Audigy-LS,Antec 750w psu. Vizio 37"hdtv monitor 1360x768@75hz.
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23. June 2006 @ 10:09 |
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i havent heard any strange sounds or anything i also cleaned out the fan and the ram recently. before i reinstalled windows and wiped the harddrive i use to get an ati vpu error but not anymore. and how do i run a memtest. sorry i don't know much about cpu's
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boxwrench
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23. June 2006 @ 10:15 |
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Here's a nice little troubleshooting chart I believe toocool4u posted a while back,it comes in handy>http://www.fonerbooks.com/power.htm
I'll go fetch up a link for memtest and post it for you.
Ok,here's the link>http://www.memtest86.com/
make sure to read and follow all directions.I have to go to work now,I'll check back with you tonight.
One more thought before I leave...check out device manager and see if you have any question marks listed,Post what they're next to if you find any.Gotta run!
Good luck.
Main System- Amd/64 3800x2 currently@ 2.5ghz. Asus A8N-E,win.xp-pro.4x1gb.Ocz platnium ddr 400,Maxtor 40gb.& 250gb.ide & 2x W.D.250 sata,Benq 1650V dvd Reader & Benq DW-1655 Writer,EVGA Geforce 7600gs,Creative Audigy-LS,Antec 750w psu. Vizio 37"hdtv monitor 1360x768@75hz.
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23. June 2006 @ 17:40 |
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there wasnt any question marks at the task manager. i installed one memtest but it didnt say anything. thanks for helping
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ddp
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24. June 2006 @ 08:18 |
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not task manager as that is from ctrl-alt-del. device manager is in control panel\system. what is your cpu temp in the bios after computer freezes?
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AfterDawn Addict
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24. June 2006 @ 08:26 |
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Lol firstly, there's no need to ask the people at geeksquad to help, we probably know more collectively anyway, and it's free.
Did you reinstall ATI's Catalyst after reformatting? If the problem always came with a VPU recover before, and now doesn't but still remains, it sounds like it has something to do with video. Try the numbskull and get a later driver and see what happens. Temperatures would also be good!
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24. June 2006 @ 08:54 |
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i did reinstall ATI's Catalyst after reformatting. but the vpu error doesnt occur anymore. but before i think it did start around when the cpu started freezing up. also how do i check the cpu temperature?
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24. June 2006 @ 08:55 |
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You can download a program called Hmonitor for free. If that doesn't work then you can go into the BIOS after the crash, but thats a bit more complex.
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30. June 2006 @ 10:42 |
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my cpu temp is 138-140 degrees Farenheit. on cpu die it says
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AfterDawn Addict
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30. June 2006 @ 11:00 |
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That's quite high to be honest, my CPU is about 145 and that's about as high as it should get (well higher but I haven't experienced any problems).
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30. June 2006 @ 11:04 |
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do you have any suggestions?
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AfterDawn Addict
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30. June 2006 @ 11:05 |
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Erm, how clean is your case? Could do with dusting, and you could probably do with some extra ventilation...
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17. July 2006 @ 10:37 |
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yeah my case is clean i dunno what else to do to fix it
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17. July 2006 @ 13:16 |
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have you checked the ati for dust and fluff, graphics cards can freeze a system too.
in fact we have a 6800 up stairs which died because of dust
i7 3770 12GB ram terrabyte sata drive 1 750Gb sata drive 285GTX graphics Sony dvdwriter same NZXT Nemesis case
Still playing Black Hawk Down why did I upgrade?
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18. July 2006 @ 08:40 |
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yeah i cleaned everything in my cpu. its getting really frustrating cuz of the freezing
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moonslash
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18. July 2006 @ 10:28 |
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My pc keeps freezing tooo!!
I freezed once
then twice
and then suddenyl ALLOT
i rebooted it and guess what happend..
it even froze on booting it up ( windows loading screen)
what to do what to do?
Im too scared to clean my pc :''''( dont wanna touch the insides
what can i do PLEASE help PLEASE help us!
DON'T DO ILLIGAL THINGS ^^
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18. July 2006 @ 10:40 |
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yep that happens to me to
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ddp
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18. July 2006 @ 13:03 |
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open the lefthand sidepanel of tower to look at the motherboard. look at the can shaped objects that are capacitors. have to be flat topped not domed. are there any domed capacitors there?
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18. July 2006 @ 14:07 |
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nope no domes
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22. July 2006 @ 14:35 |
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Anything new been installed? How hot is the system getting?
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29. July 2006 @ 14:57 |
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138-140 degrees Farenheit.
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29. July 2006 @ 14:57 |
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on the inside?
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29. July 2006 @ 15:09 |
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Wow that's very hot, even for CPU temperature. What processor are you running and what cooler do you have on it? It may be high time to replace it for a better cooler.
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ddp
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29. July 2006 @ 17:15 |
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approx 60c. is the cpu heatsink fan assembly properly seated?
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