Computer crash

[xJernej]

I recently bought a new computer:

Processor: Intel Core2 Quad Q9400 2.66 GHz + Asus Lion Square cooler
Motherboard: Asus P5Q-E
Video card: SAPPHIRE HD 4870 X2, 2GB GDDR5
Memory: Kingston Hyperx DDR2 2x2GB 800MHz
Power supply: Power LC1050 1000W
Hard drive: Seagate 500GB, 7200rpm, 32MB, NCQ, SATAII

Operating system: Windows Vista 32 bit / Windows XP / Windows 7 32bit
Drivers for graphic: ATI Catalyst 9.3
Monitor: Samsung 24 " + Samsung 19"

The computer works great in all Windows, only when I starts a game computer crash.
I can play for 5-20 minutes and then the computer crash again, only exception is crysis and I can play on 1920x1200 and all video setting on full.

The problem definitely is not overheating, because the processor temperature is 45, and graphic 70-75.
I know that they were some problems with the drivers.

So I try 8.11, 8.2, 9.1, 9.2 ,9.3 and the problem is still the same.

Computer isn't overclocked, so now i don't know what to do?

 

[italstalpf3]

I had a similar issue with my Windows Vista Business Edition. I ran a memtest, everything was ok. Then I read forums and they all lead to trying a different set of RAM. It may be a voltage thing but I could not find out where to edit my RAM voltages in my Mobo. I had Crucial Ballistix RAM, (memtest said good, I still crashed). Then I tried G.Skill RAM (lower voltag), everything has been working fine ever since then.

Did you get any blue screens? I used to get blue screens preRAM swap. It always pointed to the Graphics Card (BFG 8800 GTX).

 

[xJernej]

Thanks tomorrow I go and buy a new memory, but what should I buy, what manufacturer Geil, Kingston, Patriot, OCZ ?

 

[tweak13]

Thanks tomorrow I go and buy a new memory, but what should I buy, what manufacturer Geil, Kingston, Patriot, OCZ ?

Before you go out and waste money on new RAM why don't you test it first.

Download and burn to a disk MemTest86 - Test your RAM for a couple hours if you can, atleast 1 full loop.

Going into BIOS and increasing your RAM's voltage closer to the recommended setting can also help.

 

[xJernej]

OK I will do that first.

 

[italstalpf3]

Before you go out and waste money on new RAM why don't you test it first.

Download and burn to a disk MemTest86 - Test your RAM for a couple hours if you can, atleast 1 full loop.

Going into BIOS and increasing your RAM's voltage closer to the recommended setting can also help.

Definately test the RAM first, it may still be ok, the type does not really matter just make sure it has less voltage than your current RAM. Also make sure the timing of the RAM is not as much as your current.

 

[xJernej]

I updated my bios and I chacge my 2x 2GB Kingston with Corsair 2x1GB ram and I also change ram voltage. But I don't know what voltage or timing is the best. My ram voltage is 1.85.

 

[italstalpf3]

I updated my bios and I chacge my 2x 2GB Kingston with Corsair 2x1GB ram and I also change ram voltage. But I don't know what voltage or timing is the best. My ram voltage is 1.85.

Only other thing I can suggest is find out the specs for the RAM you replaced and see what the voltage and timing should be. I hope this helps.