Hardware Failure Driving Me Nuts

[sneakazz]

Hi,
I have read & tried so much stuff on the following issues and now feel I really need some help.

Basically, I keep getting the
"Hardware Failure; replace failed component" error.

I get this error any time - playing games or just surfing.

I checked the event logs which only said "SYSTEM ERROR 1003"
I check my cpu temp which is always around 40c so ok.

After reading about possible causes I decided to check my ram. I used some spare ram from another pc, swapped, paired, unpaired etc but still got the same issues.

I downloaded the latest drivers for my mobo, graphics card, & sound - No Joy

Next I decided to remove my graphics card & drivers to test with just the on-board graphics card. So updated the drivers.

It seemed to work for about half a day but then started crashing again with the same hardware error.

Next I tried changing the IDE cables - still the same. I have also made a full re-instal of XP.

Is it likely I have a CPU/MOBO/PSU problem? How can I test without replacing the individual compnents?

I know this is long winded but Ive been trying to sort it for a couple of weeks now.

Thanks in advance.

PC Spec:

ASRock K7S41GX
512mb ddr ram (plus various 256 sticks)
AMD Athlon XP 2200
Seagate barracuda hard drive
NEC dvdr
Power supply is an etech mpt-400
230v/400w max

[panboy]

I found a forum where some one else had a similar problem , they said it was his ram so try memtest86 you can download it here

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=1247

[sneakazz]

As I said, I have eliminated RAM as an issue.

[panboy]

Yes but you have not ruled out your Ram Slots, Try Memtest and just See what happens run it for about an hour or so.