Computer on the fritz

[CausalSpark]

I've been trying to fix my computer for awhile now. I think it's a problem regarding memory or my XP software. When I'm in Day of Defeat, it locks up and I am forced to restart my computer (Unfortunately, I bet some people can testify to that). It'll take me awhile to play a very good game of Day of Defeat with you guys. I sincerely apologize.

 

[Rogue Sniper]

most likely memory, how much ram do you have?

 

[Dominion]

Download SpeedFan and monitor your temperatures while you are playing.

There are a few possibilities here:

1. Overheating
2. Hardware Failure
3. Software / Driver Conflicts

I'd try and resolve as much as possible on the software level before moving on to checking hardware. Do a quick spyware scan and try updating sound card and video card drivers. If this fails, download a memory testing utility and run it over night.

Let me know what you find out and i will be glad to go into more detail.

 

[CausalSpark]

Well, I was thinking about buying some new ram anyways. I have 512 MB, which is pretty bad. I think I need to reinstall XP. I used my computer restore disc the last time and I'm thinking that's one of the problems.

 

[Dominion]

If you do buy more ram make sure you're buying the same exact timings as your old ram. Memory conflicts are an absolute pain to diagnose and fix.

 

[Rogue Sniper]

go for 1 gig 2 or 3 is better, i had 1 gig added 2 more and runs so smoothly on games when multitasking

 

[DyeMatrix]

I had the exact same problems, but at the time i had 3.5 gig.

Now i have a new mobo and i have 4gig and have not had a single issue yet

 

[CausalSpark]

I'm just going to buy a one gig stick to put in the last PCI-bus. I still think that reinstalling Windows will solve the problem. I've owned this computer for four years. How could it be a memory problem if it stops working now?

 

[Rogue Sniper]

you mean memory (DIMM) slot right, never heard of memory going in a PCI-bus slot

 

[CausalSpark]

It's not a memory problem, so I'm not going to bother finding out what type of memory I need or for that matter what goes into a PCI-Bus slot. My computer pretty much died, so I'm using a different one for the time being. For now, I'm probably going to find an upgrade somewheres. I'm not sure if I was correct saying PCI-bus slot. I'll get back to you on that.

 

[Vengeance]

the joys of windows take your time and get'r done right!