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matt_m8{uk}
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Post subject: counter strike source and other games crash after 5 mins????  Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 5:55 pm |
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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?
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Post subject: Posted: 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
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Post subject: Posted: 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  )
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 
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matt_m8{uk}
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Post subject: Posted: 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???
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[QBS]Dr.Strangelove
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Post subject: Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2006 8:02 pm |
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system specs and any cooling you have
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matt_m8{uk}
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Post subject: Posted: 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????
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[QBS]Dr.Strangelove
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Post subject: Posted: 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?
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matt_m8{uk}
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 11:39 am |
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right, iv got tht speedfan, but what am i lookin for on it??
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andy_m8
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Post subject: Posted: 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 ->
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
plz help,no revision for me till i sort it 4 my little bro  _________________ 
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=VTA= Muncan
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Post subject: Posted: 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
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[QBS]Dr.Strangelove
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:43 pm |
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not sure what card that is 
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
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:49 pm |
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srry yer its a 7600gt, but new coler thn u thnk??
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[QBS]Dr.Strangelove
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Post subject: Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 2:54 pm |
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i would, most definately..........
but the BIGGER question is......
why is it overheating?
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Post subject: Posted: 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
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andy_m8
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Post subject: Posted: 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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