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Software => Computer games => Topic started by: Philly_123 on January 10, 2006, 10:27:25 AM

Title: computer freezes while playing 3d games?
Post by: Philly_123 on January 10, 2006, 10:27:25 AM

ok, anytime i play any game thats in 3d it will only work for a random amount of time and then freeze suddenly. the sound buzzes and sometimes it even forces the computer to restart. does anybody have any clue what is happening? i have changed my video card and also added more ram, but the problem never goes away. help please!

Title: Re: computer freezes while playing 3d games?
Post by: GX1_Man on January 10, 2006, 05:10:26 PM

1) Test your RAM, and make sure it is compatible with your system.

www.memtest86.com

www.crucial.com

Is the rebooting problem since you added the extra RAM?

2) Make sure you have adequate cooling to CPU and system

3) Make sure you have an adequate power supply. If it is an "el cheapo" or came with a no name case, it should be upgraded to a name brand PSU on general principle. If you didn't spend $50 on at least a 400 w PSU it is suspect.

These are the most common solutions to your problem.