video card causing computer to go to standby when running WOW

[Kando]

ati radeon 9800 agp card with the latest drivers
p4 2.4ghz with 2gb ram running XP Pro sp3

The computer is a newly built with a clean install of xp, the drivers for the video were downloaded from the ATI site (now AMD). Windows is updated as it Essentials.

When running other things the computer is fine, but WOW only lasts about 5-10 minutes and then the computer goes into standby. The power settings have been set to never go into standby so that is not it.

What could be causing this? It is very annoying since this is the replacement computer.

[truenorth]

What are the power requirements for the video card and what is the power of the installed PSU? Also what are the minimum requirements for the "Wow" program? truenorth

[Kando]

Hi, the installed psu is 420w, the card pulls about 65-75w and the requirements for WOW (world of warcraft) are:

OS:
Windows XP 32/64-Bit (Service pack 3)
Windows Vista 32/64-Bit (with the latest Service Packs)
Windows 7** 32/64-Bit (with the latest updates)
Processor:
Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+
Recommended: Dual-core processor, such as the Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2

Memory:
Minimum: 512 MB RAM (1GB for Vista users)
Recommended: 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista users)
Video:
Minimum: 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 32 MB VRAM Such as an ATI Radeon 7200 or NVIDIA GeForce 2 class card or better
Recommended: 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability with 128 MB VRAM Such as an ATI Radeon X1600 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT class card or better

Storage: 15 Gigabytes or more free hard drive space is required

Sound: DirectX-compatible sound card or motherboard sound capability

Thanks

[truenorth]

While many of the concerns re system requirement for WOW are answered with your latest reply not all are. I guess given that you know your computer's specs the $64,000.00 question is does it (the computer) meet all the spec requirements of the game? It seems to me that there is a deficiency of capacity somewhere if all else work and Wow causes the problem.truenorth

[Kando]

The computer is:

ati radeon 9800 agp card with the latest drivers
p4 2.4ghz with 2gb ram running XP Pro sp3

and WOW requirements are:

OS:
Windows XP 32/64-Bit (Service pack 3)

Processor:
Minimum: Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+
Recommended: Dual-core processor, such as the Intel Pentium D or AMD Athlon 64 X2

Memory:
Minimum: 512 MB RAM (1GB for Vista users)
Recommended: 1 GB RAM (2 GB for Vista users)

Video:
Minimum: 3D graphics processor with Hardware Transform and Lighting with 32 MB VRAM Such as an ATI Radeon 7200 or NVIDIA GeForce 2 class card or better
Recommended: 3D graphics processor with Vertex and Pixel Shader capability with 128 MB VRAM Such as an ATI Radeon X1600 or NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT class card or better

Storage: 15 Gigabytes or more free hard drive space is required

Sound: DirectX-compatible sound card or motherboard sound capability

The computer beats the minimums for WOW, including the hard drive size. New 400gb drive with more than 350gb free.

Not sure where it is falling short, it was created in order to play the game better.

[patio]

Power Supply...

[Kando]

So the power supply is not strong enough for the computer? There are two optical drives, would it help if one were uninstalled?

Without installing another power supply, is there anything that can be done to optimize the power that the computer has?

Would installing this card help:http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/677508-REG/PNY_Technologies_VCG62512APB_nVIDIA_GeForce_6200_512MB.html#specifications?

Thanks

[patio]

I would at least borrow one with a heftier wattage rating and swap it in there to determine if it is the culprit...

[jason2074]

So the power supply is not strong enough for the computer? There are two optical drives, would it help if one were uninstalled?

You could always just remove power for 1 or both optical drive and test if its still causing to go standby to confirm your next move. Unloading power distribution.

[Kando]

Thanks, I will disconnect one and then both drives and if that does not work then I will get a 650w power supply. What do you think of this one: http://www.jr.com/ultra-products/pe/ULR_LSP650/#productTabStoreStock

Thanks

[Spoiler]

I think the power supply would be a good fit for your machine. It looks like a good deal to me.