Okay so I am new to the boards here at Tomshardware but I come here quite a bit.
I build all my computers now. I find it easier and it comes in handy when it is time to upgrade or replace parts. My current build is:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 2.4GHz G0 stepping
GPU: XFX 8800GTS 640MB XXX
Mobo: EVGA 750i sli FTW
RAM: 4x1GB Corsair DDR2 800
HD: WD 6400AAKS & 3200AAKS
1 DVD burner & 1 CD Burner
PSU: 500W Antec
Now the problem I am having just started within the past week. Since I built this machine nearly 2 years ago, I have had no problems with playing games, video editing, 3D modelling, etc. I typically play Crysis, Team Fortress 2, Demigod, WoW, Leauge of Legends, & Unreal Tournament 3.
As you can see, these games range from pretty graphic intensive to not so such.
Recently, I got into the Star Trek Online MMO Beta. I was able to play just fine for the first day or so. Now, I can't even start the game without the computer crashing. Upon reaching the first loading screens, the system either freezes and I hear a feint click sound and I have to manually reset or the PC simply resets itself.
On the Beta forums for the game, other people are having issues similar to mine with the PC freezing or resetting. It was recommended to check temperatures as it might be an overheating issue. I have SpeedFan installed and right now my CPU is running at 30C or so and my GPU is roughly at 57C with nothing open other than Firefox as I type this post.
When I could get Star Trek Online to work, I would alt-tab out and my GPU temp would rise to the high 70s and low 80s. Not enough to cause the system to reset itself I think.
The thing is that ever since I had Star Trek installed and it reset my PC, now any game I play causes the same problem. If I start Unreal Tournament 3, I can start a match, and the PC will reset in about 60seconds. Any game that I use to play before with no problem, now causes my system to freeze or force reset.
I then downloaded FurMark to try and stress test my GPU but once I click the run button, the system resets or freezes. I opened up my PC to clean it out and whatnot, and upon starting it back up, within 10-15sec, I could hear the PC reset itself and the LEDs in my system would get dim. This makes me believe it could be a PSU issue, perhaps it is just going bad, or it isn't enough wattage. So whenever I start a game or some other graphics intensive program, the PC is trying to draw more power than it can handle, and forces a reset. For some reason, the PC starts up fine, but I still cannot attempt to run any type of game.
I have no idea if this is a case of my GPU going out or my PSU going out. I want to make sure I get the right one because I don't want to buy one, and find out the other part is the bad one. I don't have any other PSU or GPUs to swap out and test either.
With FurMark causing the system to reset, it makes it hard for me to figure out what is failing. It could be the GPU failing, so it causes a reset, or it could be that once I start the test, it draws more power than what is available, thus causing a reset. Any help would be appreciated.
Sorry for the long post as well.
I build all my computers now. I find it easier and it comes in handy when it is time to upgrade or replace parts. My current build is:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad 6600 2.4GHz G0 stepping
GPU: XFX 8800GTS 640MB XXX
Mobo: EVGA 750i sli FTW
RAM: 4x1GB Corsair DDR2 800
HD: WD 6400AAKS & 3200AAKS
1 DVD burner & 1 CD Burner
PSU: 500W Antec
Now the problem I am having just started within the past week. Since I built this machine nearly 2 years ago, I have had no problems with playing games, video editing, 3D modelling, etc. I typically play Crysis, Team Fortress 2, Demigod, WoW, Leauge of Legends, & Unreal Tournament 3.
As you can see, these games range from pretty graphic intensive to not so such.
Recently, I got into the Star Trek Online MMO Beta. I was able to play just fine for the first day or so. Now, I can't even start the game without the computer crashing. Upon reaching the first loading screens, the system either freezes and I hear a feint click sound and I have to manually reset or the PC simply resets itself.
On the Beta forums for the game, other people are having issues similar to mine with the PC freezing or resetting. It was recommended to check temperatures as it might be an overheating issue. I have SpeedFan installed and right now my CPU is running at 30C or so and my GPU is roughly at 57C with nothing open other than Firefox as I type this post.
When I could get Star Trek Online to work, I would alt-tab out and my GPU temp would rise to the high 70s and low 80s. Not enough to cause the system to reset itself I think.
The thing is that ever since I had Star Trek installed and it reset my PC, now any game I play causes the same problem. If I start Unreal Tournament 3, I can start a match, and the PC will reset in about 60seconds. Any game that I use to play before with no problem, now causes my system to freeze or force reset.
I then downloaded FurMark to try and stress test my GPU but once I click the run button, the system resets or freezes. I opened up my PC to clean it out and whatnot, and upon starting it back up, within 10-15sec, I could hear the PC reset itself and the LEDs in my system would get dim. This makes me believe it could be a PSU issue, perhaps it is just going bad, or it isn't enough wattage. So whenever I start a game or some other graphics intensive program, the PC is trying to draw more power than it can handle, and forces a reset. For some reason, the PC starts up fine, but I still cannot attempt to run any type of game.
I have no idea if this is a case of my GPU going out or my PSU going out. I want to make sure I get the right one because I don't want to buy one, and find out the other part is the bad one. I don't have any other PSU or GPUs to swap out and test either.
With FurMark causing the system to reset, it makes it hard for me to figure out what is failing. It could be the GPU failing, so it causes a reset, or it could be that once I start the test, it draws more power than what is available, thus causing a reset. Any help would be appreciated.
Sorry for the long post as well.
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