2004-07-09, 21:53 | Link #3 |
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I had some similar issues before, here are some things u can try:
1. Make sure u use quality cracks >_< 2. Update chipset drivers 3. Update graphic card drivers, in case of NVIDIA u can try installing beta drivers from here 4. Reduce resolution 5. Update the game In most cases it's graphic driver. P.S. Also maybe u could specify what games exit and maybe a little more details |
2004-07-09, 22:37 | Link #4 |
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um...the game is phantasy star online...im afraid somehow specifically naming pso will get me in trouble... so i just used some games...but it happens also with counterstrike.. With counter strike it works for like 20 minutes and closes...phantasy star online does 20 seconds into gameplay.
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2004-07-09, 23:10 | Link #5 | |
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2004-07-09, 23:25 | Link #6 |
*Kyuuketsuki Otaku*
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Hm...sounds like a overheating issue. Install MBM and check your cpu & system temps and find out your max temp for your processor here.
Overheating problems can cause lots of problems mostly computer reboots and lockups. Also, you might wan't to check to see if your PSU is putting out the correct voltages and is sufficient enough for your computer to operate smoothly.
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2004-07-10, 03:47 | Link #8 |
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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Sometimes the RAM (physical) and AGP setting (software) are also a possible source of errors, that cause a game to terminate.
You should try the games with AGP support shut off, if it works under this condition, then you can blame it to the northbridge(drivers) or the RAMs itself (if you use two different RAM bars (different manufacturer/modell) this can happen... even if the single RAM bar itself is ok... they just won't work together, thats all).
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2004-07-10, 04:43 | Link #9 |
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Here's the deal:
0. Close down every other unneeded program because this test will most likely kill your internet connection and will maybe make your PC freeze. Did I already say that whatever you do, it's your risk? ^_^ 1. Install MBM (see Keitaro's link), let it run in the back ground so that you can see the CPU temperature in the tray. Why: Important for steps 2 and 3 2. Download and install HotCPU Tester. a) Test your CPU for about 25min with 100% CPU usage. Write down your CPU temperature (or at which temperature the system hang). Tell us about your CPU model, too b) Test your RAM for about 30mins. 3. Test all the other computer parts with a Burn-in Test starting with the video card. Again for about 30 mins each part. (You'll have to configure the program to test only one part at a given time) 4. Post your results here Burn-In test |
2004-07-11, 00:38 | Link #10 | |
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2004-07-11, 02:25 | Link #11 |
Asuki-tan Kairin ↓
Join Date: Feb 2004
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He could test the RAM with Memtest86, I don't like the idea of a full system burn in (because if there is a problem with cooling, you can be almost sure to kill/damage some hardware). And how should he be carefull? At least you could give him some advice, when he should stop the test (at which temperature the CPU is in a critical state). No offend, but "be carefull" sounds like a weak excuse when he follows your advice and actually kills hardware components. I mean imagine you would not had your present knowledge, would you know how to be carefull? Ah well, but maybe I am wrong and you gave him this additional information via PM or something else, in this case forget what I said
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2004-07-11, 05:30 | Link #12 | |
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Actually I might add what I expected from this test: I expected his/her system crashing in about 3-5 min during the burn-in test so we could single out the broken hardware - if any. And the burn-in test deemed me ideal for singling hardware parts out. PS: Everyone who asks for help and follows advices of strangers should know that he is doing it on his own risk. I, however, recommended him/her a method I deemed appropiate without any malicious motive. (This does not mean I couldn't have be more precise about the risks of the burn-in tests - because that's what I forgot.) |
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