Ok, for the past year or so my PC will randomly freeze. I have no idea why, and have spent a massive amount of money trying to sort it out. I have replaced my GPU, CPU cooler, Hard Drive, Ram and PSU. I am now running out of options and I fear it may be my motherboard.
[b]My PC specs[/b]
OS Name Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name TOM
System Manufacturer DIXONSXP
System Model MS-7091
System Type X86-based PC
Processor x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~3391 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG, 26/07/2005
SMBIOS Version 2.3
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United Kingdom
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"
User Name TOM\Thomas
Time Zone GMT Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory 2,048.00 MB
Available Physical Memory 2.14 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory 1.96 GB
Page File Space 4.59 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Graphics Card nVidia geforce 8500gt
I have recently reinstalled XP and have updated my graphics driver and OS.
Sounds like a virus to me, format.
I've already formatted. I did that when I reinstalled.
Just to be sure i've run a a few virus tests since the reinstall.
I have the case off of my PC to prevent over heating
Post temps. [url]http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitor.php[/url] idle and load.
Could it be...?
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Rather your case isn't the best for the the system you have(Overheating issue). Or you have some kind of pest in there. Scan for viruses,keyloggers,spyware. See what comes up. If theres nothing, then update your bios to fix any system problems.
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and i'm sure it isn't any malicious files or viruses. Where would I go to update my BIOS?
TMPIN2 shouldn't be 128 C. Theres somthing wrong there. I dont know how to update bios. Every board is diffrent.
Seems like your overheating.
Well I have no idea what so ever what TMPIN2 is. Any way to find out how to locate it?
Did you change anything in the bios?
Try restoring factory settings and only manually setting the ram frequency, timings and voltage. I had a crashing problem for a few days and it turned out it was because I accidentally set the fsb speed (was on auto before).
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Also, do you have 2 pairs of ram slots on the mobo? Try putting the sticks in the other slots.
It may help. I have asus p5kc motherboard and I remember reading somewhere that one should use the black slots (on that mobo) because they're more stable. I have no idea since I put them in black slots in the first place, so...
I very rarely touch the BIOS.. as I said i've only recently done a complete reinstall of my OS so i've had no need to go to the BIOS.
[QUOTE=Nippyftl;17049522]Well I have no idea what so ever what TMPIN2 is. Any way to find out how to locate it?[/QUOTE]
Its a bullshit sensor... I have one of them too that reads something insanely high like that....
Well surely the plastic would melt at 128 degrees anyway.. which is why i'm sceptical. It still doesn't explain why it is so high though.. it's more likely to be an error somewhere in the BIOS. Sadly I don't know how to locate this.
If you've replaced everything except the mobo, then it's the mobo.
[QUOTE=SteeleCratos;17065208]If you've replaced everything except the mobo, then it's the mobo.[/QUOTE]
Not necessarily.. it could be the CPU, Motherboard and i've even heard that CD Drives can cause issues.
lol if you suspect the cd drive unplug it. Durr...
If that fails then it is your motherboard.
[QUOTE=Blarg190;17070727]lol if you suspect the cd drive unplug it. Durr...
If that fails then it is your motherboard.[/QUOTE]
I never said if I suspect it's the CD drive. I merely didn't rule it out of the possible factors.
[QUOTE=Nippyftl;17065083]Well surely the plastic would melt at 128 degrees anyway.. which is why i'm sceptical. It still doesn't explain why it is so high though.. it's more likely to be an error somewhere in the BIOS. Sadly I don't know how to locate this.[/QUOTE]
it's just a bad sensor, sometimes you get one that tells you a temperature so high that the solder would melt off, and other times you get it to show that it is cooler than room temperature, which is impossible because it breaks the laws of thermodynamics
How does it freeze exactly? Does it lock up, like you cant move the mouse, or lockup with the ability to move the mouse.
Or does it just blue screen.
If its the latter I would say you're maxing out on ram usage or legit overheating.
if its just locking up then it could be a multitude of things.
Anyway like I said, more info please.
When it freezes I can't do anything. Keyboard becomes inactive, as does the mouse. I have to resort in rebooting the PC.
[QUOTE=Nippyftl;17080704]When it freezes I can't do anything. Keyboard becomes inactive, as does the mouse. I have to resort in rebooting the PC.[/QUOTE]
What are the amps on your PSU?
Exactly the fuckin Same Problem. Got everything Checked.
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I got told by nvidia that the newest drivetr is likely to cause that problem
[QUOTE=Fan-Fanatic;17081626]Exactly the fuckin Same Problem. Got everything Checked.
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I got told by nvidia that the newest drivetr is likely to cause that problem[/QUOTE]
I have ATi, and the latest drivers, yet I have this problem.
I think it might me a faulty windows. I'm going to install XP on an other HDD
Are there any visible artifacts on your screen? (looks like a tv with a bad signal) because then I would lean at graphics driver.
By the way before you spend a shit ton of money next time, if the computer can turn on you usually dont have to replace anything.
[QUOTE=tobolate;17086408]Are there any visible artifacts on your screen? (looks like a tv with a bad signal) because then I would lean at graphics driver.
By the way before you spend a shit ton of money next time, if the computer can turn on you usually dont have to replace anything.[/QUOTE]
No there aren't any visual errors. The screen just freezes.
and you're completely wrong. Just because my computer can turn on doesn't mean that the issues I am facing have nothing to do with my hardware.
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