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Title: comp freezes
Post by: bagtagsell on March 29, 2004, 11:27:55 AM

Whenever I encode, or convert audio files my computer freezes.  It also freezes during games.  I can do everything else except those 2 things (word, dvd ripping, burning, etc. all fine).  This weekend my power supply went out.  Is there any chance its not getting enough juice to fuel those problems?  Is it a windows problem?  or is it a bad hard drive?  Any advice would be great.  Thanks.

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: mgleason007 on March 29, 2004, 07:54:42 PM

I'm guessing power supply.  Buy something better than a no-name PS.  It's only the most important part in the system ;)

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: bagtagsell on March 29, 2004, 09:52:52 PM

P4 2.0
256 and 512 ddr 2100
100gb 7200 rpm
180gb 7200 rpm (both plugged into a pci card)
creative soundblaster zc
nvidia geforce 4 ti4400

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: bagtagsell on March 29, 2004, 09:56:01 PM

im thinking about formating and reinstalling windows...
does anyone think that the different size ram could be the problem?
also i used windows restore to my original settings, but still got the same problem.  

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: bagtagsell on March 29, 2004, 10:35:16 PM

after freeze i looked at the cpu temp.  got these readings
power temp 64c
system temp 46 c
cpu temp 87c

im guessing overheat shut down?

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: nic on March 29, 2004, 10:45:29 PM

"cpu temp 87c"

that is WAY TOO hot!
is your cpu fan running???

remember, 100c  = 212f
most cpus crap out if run over 120f

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: mirth on March 29, 2004, 10:46:37 PM

Uh, yeah. I'd say you have heat issues on your CPU. No more than 50 c is what you want.

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: mgleason007 on March 30, 2004, 12:58:41 AM

Quote from: bagtagsell on March 29, 2004, 10:35:16 PM

after freeze i looked at the cpu temp.  got these readings
power temp 64c
system temp 46 c
cpu temp 87c

im guessing overheat shut down?

Holy CRAP!  Do you have ANY fans in that system?  You could make your dinner inside that case.  You didn't say what kind of processor you had.

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: Sean Gallemore on March 30, 2004, 01:45:20 AM

p4 2.0

definitely need to get a fan on that sucka

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: mgleason007 on March 30, 2004, 01:58:59 AM

Quote from: Schwillster on March 30, 2004, 01:45:20 AM

p4 2.0

That doesn't say what kind.  There's like 3 versions of that chip.

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: Sean Gallemore on March 30, 2004, 02:05:46 AM

well hot damn

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: bagtagsell on March 30, 2004, 04:35:39 PM

I bought a new heat sink.  When i took the old one off the thermal glue was total crap.  So i am guessing thats it.  I also bought a new case with 5 fans.  Now my temp is in the 30s

Title: Re:comp freezes
Post by: Sean Gallemore on March 30, 2004, 06:54:01 PM

good save!
glad nothings fried