stealth Posted May 12, 2003 Posted May 12, 2003 I know a topic similar to this may have already been posted. I just can't seem to find a solution. I'm running a 2800+ barton / Asus A7N8X deluxe / 512MB PC2700 RAM, at stock speed. Here is the problem: Computer restarts itself in a middle of gaming (Q3 Arena, Half-Life). It is also failing the Prime 95 torture test (gets to step 3 or 4 and comes up with a rounding error). I've re-seated my heatsink 3 times already. When I check the BIOS, the idle temperature is around 35C. I got two intake and two exhaust fans. Using Arctic Silver 3 compound. Any suggestions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firez3r0 Posted May 12, 2003 Posted May 12, 2003 this is ur os prob ... try re-install ur windows ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrusk Posted May 12, 2003 Posted May 12, 2003 sounds like you might be overheating to me. What is the rest of your setup like, case, fans, hsf, cables, I think your problem might have to do with your cpu getting to hot then rebooting. Let us know what the rest of your setup is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth Posted May 12, 2003 Posted May 12, 2003 I got the "Empire" case from Colorcases.com (slightly modified it myself to increase airflow), using round IDE cables (I don't think I have an airflow problem, all the wires are tucked to the sides nice and neatly), 500 WATT power supply (plenty of power), Thermaltake heatspreader on the memory (probably don't even need this if I am not overclocking), intake and exhaust fans (all running at around 6000-7000 RPM [LOUD, but who cares]). Anyway, I did some benchmarking with Prime95 and Sandra @ 1250MHz and 1333MHz, and the PC seemed to be stable. It's getting kinda frustrating with the PC restarting at its supposed stock speed. Maybe I have a defective CPU? Any idea? If you have a 2800+ barton with A7N8X can you please post or email me your BIOS settings. Maybe I am not doing something right. I highly doubt the cpu is overheating, but it might be. A buddy of mine is running a 3000+ barton and it idles @ 50C w/o any problems (around 65C @ full load). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muninn Posted May 12, 2003 Posted May 12, 2003 you know its not unheard of happening. There has never been a perfect CPU made to date and maybe yours has a critical flaw. I Agree with Firez though, i would reinstall windows. Also it may not be your processor. Mobo have critical falures more often than any other piece of hardware. Keep us posted, and report back Muninn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hukka Posted May 12, 2003 Posted May 12, 2003 Make sure you reinstall drivers too, ALL of them.. I don't know if you can reinstall your OS without reinstalling drivers.. But also try your Direct X, i was having similar problems with 3D games Hope you figure it out Hukka Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrusk Posted May 12, 2003 Posted May 12, 2003 well in that case i would say reinstall windows and see if that works, otherwise i dunno . good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth Posted May 13, 2003 Posted May 13, 2003 Okay, I found the root of the problem. Went out today and purchased a new memory stick (Samsung) and replaced the old one with it. The old one was Crucial brand. Computer running Prime95 like a champ and games aren't crashing anymore. Thanks for all your input guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrusk Posted May 13, 2003 Posted May 13, 2003 huh, i forgot about the memory(lol), it was that simple, and here we were telling you to reinstall windows. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muninn Posted May 13, 2003 Posted May 13, 2003 Was it just bad memory? hmmmm....... Well i'm glad you figured it out without having to reinstall windows, (LOL what a pain in the .) Let us know if you have any more problems Muninn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebblev Posted August 19, 2003 Posted August 19, 2003 I have the same problem and I just upgraded to corsair pc3200 ram. What may be my problem. Remember My comp keeps restarting in windows when runnning optimum settings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanksta Posted August 19, 2003 Posted August 19, 2003 i had the same problem when i was making my comp, try moving ur ram to different slots in the mobo tha tshould fix it (it worked for me) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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