Computer Problem.. Can anyone help?

[Curahee]

I'm having problems with my pc
Each time i start up a game it crashes
even a 3D benchmark i cant complete
No its not my HD as i did a 4 hour scan on it its fine
and videocard is also working perfect
Anyone had this b4 or anyone is smart enough to help me?

[Dutchie]

Sorry i can NOT help you :(, All the best with it!

[-={AA}=-Freelancer]

It seems to me that it occurs if you try to use your 3D video. I don't know if it will help but I would try a reinstall of your video card drivers. Best you fetch the latest version and install that.

Hope this helps.
Free

[Engel]

i dont know if this help but it's worth a try;) i found it on a site and it helped me to get rid of the crashes i had in Oblivion;)

"The names of codec packs range from Nimo, to k-lite, Codec Pack All in 1, DefilerPak, cole2k, Ace Megapack, etc.
These are very infamous for screwing up games (and sometimes computers), in fact the Nimo codec pack has been written up in at least one game readme file I've come across as known to cause issues.
YOU DO NOT NEED ANY CODEC PACKS! Period.
Uninstall any codec packs you have,
Generally you only need 2 codecs to play 99% of video files, xvid (which includes divx) and AC3 (for dolby digital sound, often used in xvid files).
(excluding real and quicktime files, those you generally need to install thier players to play)"

It doesn't hurt to uninstall the codecs.. and if it doesn't work u can put it back again;) hope it get fixed mate;)

[Curahee]

Free i tried reinstalling my drivers nothing there
and engel i dont know whatur talking about :(
i did not install any codecs

[Killerrasta - AFK]

what graphics card you have

[Fenrir]

Back up all your important data, then reinstall windows. That's what I do.

It's a big step but has fixed many a problem for me.

[Curahee]

killer i got a ATI radeon 9800XT
and fenrir that will be my last option

[-={AA}=-Freelancer]

Also try installing/reinstall the last version of DirectX 9 => should be 9c. And also try to reduce the refresh rate => even try 60Hz.

[Curahee]

done that :(
first i thought it was my memory it was in slot 3 instead of 1
nut that didnt change a thing
if its not fixed after easter i'll reinstall the whole crap
does SH and CoD2 run on linux?
cuz i might get linux

[-={AA}=-Freelancer]

Servers do but clients do not ... so you'll be stuck with M$ Windows.

Have you any more information?
- Did it work before
- Since when do you have this problem
- What is changed in between

And another 2 tips:
- Thouroughly check for virusses and spyware
- You can run a windows repair (boot with windows disk, first time you see something about repair ... just go on with a normal installation untill you have chosen where to install. Than Win will ask if you want to repair the existing installation) => none destructive

Success

[Curahee]

ok free what i did is this:
I've put in a new cooler and removed all my hardware for cleaning
after that when all was ok i started up and then the problem started
i might do a windows repair dunno if it will work but i can always try
thx free

[Carnage]

When your pc crashes does it: completly freeze so you have to turn off your pc? go to a blue screen (error code) before restarting? instantly reboot with no blue screen?

[Curahee]

2 things of that:
it freezes sometimes so i have to push the reset button
and sometimes it just reboot

also sometimes its just like theres no power :(
free my dad said windows recovery wont help since there's nothing wrong with windows

[ZeroSight]

PSU maybe?

[Curahee]

what's PSU? :p
and i'm not updating my drivers but replacing them

[ZeroSight]

Power supply unit.

[Curahee]

could be
but doubt it

[-={AA}=-Freelancer]

You removed hardware for cleaning and afterwards you got errors ...
Sounds to me as some hardware problem. You can try to get everything out again and after checking if there are no cracks or dirt or whatever ... build it back together and check every connection thouroughly. Had several nasty problems like that because of bad connections.

Success

[Curahee]

Problem should be solved
normally it should crash after 3000 frames on a 3d benchmark
but i managed to the 3th test and then i aborted

THX all for suggestions
and thx free for the right one ;)
(loose connection)

[Fenrir]

Lol, all that cause sura cant put something together properly. :P