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counter strike source and other games crash after 5 mins????
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Author:  matt_m8{uk} [ Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:55 pm ]
Post subject:  counter strike source and other games crash after 5 mins????
hey guys i recently got my new computer and downloaded steam and got it workin but wen i start up css it crashes after 5 misns o i tried re installing steam and css and dod and the rest but after 5 minutes of playing on them they crash, this not ONLY goes for css but hitman, blood money too............. any ideas guys, i think my windows is fine but if i need to re in stall i will i cant get it workin, any ideas?
Author:  CoolMan=GCHQ= [ Sat Jun 03, 2006 6:57 pm ]
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you renember to turn off screensavers and power management? could be the comp trying to go into standby mode or similer
Author:  corned_beef [ Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:06 pm ]
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Sometimes this could be to do with heat problems with your case....after five mintues the gfx card/ memory/ cpu may be too hot and become unstable.

Just make sure you've got a good airflow going through your case, and clean out any dust off the fans. Dont use a hoover though, as this creates static electricity.

However I use a hoover, because im hardcore (or lazy :P)

What kind of crash is it? computer turns off? looping sound crash? crash to desktop? graphics go crazy? Might give a clue to the problem ;)
Author:  matt_m8{uk} [ Sat Jun 03, 2006 7:56 pm ]
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wen it crashes it crashes to desktop and sometimes come up with the 'hl2 has encountered a problem and needs to close' and asks if i wana send a report but it hapens on lots of games, and in hitman case it comes up with same message but about hitman???
Author:  [QBS]Dr.Strangelove [ Sat Jun 03, 2006 8:02 pm ]
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system specs and any cooling you have
Author:  matt_m8{uk} [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:13 am ]
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do u not think that a reinstall of windows should fix it all or is there sumthing i need to chnage in setup so the games run for more than 5 mins????
Author:  [QBS]Dr.Strangelove [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:34 am ]
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if it a heat problem, then no

as you said in your top post windows is fine

download these to check internal temps

htXtp://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

IF its an asus mobo try this too

htXtp://www.majorgeeks.com/download3301.html

also check gfx card temps too

post your results, that way we have a better understanding of your problem


p.s. have you changed anything lately?? cables?
Author:  matt_m8{uk} [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 11:39 am ]
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right, iv got tht speedfan, but what am i lookin for on it??
Author:  andy_m8 [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:35 pm ]
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right, iv dun some tests on my bro pc and it seems that th graphics card is overheating and causing the game ans sometimes the system to crash, now iv had a look at the card and the fan is pretty pants to say the least ->

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now do buy a zalman for it or is there any way of increasing the fan speed in the bios or summit (overclocking not my speciality) heres a pic of the zalman

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plz help,no revision for me till i sort it 4 my little bro :x
Author:  =VTA= Muncan [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:42 pm ]
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Dude, what i did is searched ebay for:

VGA ram heatsinks (made by Zalman) i got those

And i bought me a NV Silencer

The 2 in combination is Silent and has great performance

i saw temps drop by 20c

8)
Author:  [QBS]Dr.Strangelove [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:43 pm ]
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not sure what card that is :roll:

but have a peek at these, fairly cheap and decent too

htXtp://www.arctic-cooling.com/vga1.php

might just be one for your card
Author:  andy_m8 [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:49 pm ]
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srry yer its a 7600gt, but new coler thn u thnk??
Author:  [QBS]Dr.Strangelove [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:54 pm ]
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i would, most definately..........

but the BIGGER question is......

why is it overheating?
Author:  =VTA= Muncan [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:56 pm ]
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Most Probablly yeah, what are the actual Temps?


I dont think theres an NV silencer out for that card :?

Maybe Zalman would be the better bet :roll:
Author:  andy_m8 [ Sun Jun 04, 2006 3:00 pm ]
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the screw spacings are the same as they are on the nv silencer 5

im not sure how to measure the temps 'in game' but its hot to the touch
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