Hi, I know I'm new so I hope I'm abiding by the rules.
The reason I'm here is because I know not where else to turn, I have a mysterious problem with my computer... one that remains unsolved so hopefully if I provide the details here someone can assist me?
To start, let me describe my setup:
Tower Case
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A7N8X-E Deluxe Mobo
2 512mb ram chips (I forget which brand, doesn't really matter, i'll explain further down)
Athlon 2800+ Processor (clock speed seems to vary between 1.2ghz - 1.8ghz, which I belive is not overclocked, correct me if wrong)
ASUS v9950 Geforce FX Graphics card, 256mb onboard ram
Windows 2000 Professional
3 internal fans (One on side panel, one on back, one on front) not including powersource.
400w powersource
I have been running this computer for approximately a year, lately however it has been acting strangely, my 120gig drive completely died and now this (see below) I believe the damage to my drive may have been caused by overheating as I previously only had 1 fan in the computer for about a year, until recently when I added extra fans.
And now for my wonderful symptoms, I will be running a graphically intensive program or videogame and I will notice a distinct 'whirring' down noise a few moments later my entire computer locks up OR, should I be fortunate enough to exit the program the computer will operate with a few flaws, explorer will not retain full functionality, the cpu usage will peak ever 10-15 seconds freezing the computer for a moment or two and though I may exit the program , it does not leave my process list, when I try to end the process, I get the "This program cannot be debugged" error. Initally this error occured only when playing Neverwinter Nights, and nowhere else... however lately it has been getting progressively worse, now I cannot run any game without it locking up after a few moments, or 3dsMax.
Rationally I presume this issue has to do with my graphics card, I have taken steps to attempt to test this theory;
I have tried switching 3d drivers multiple times, currently i'm using the lastest asus released drivers for this specific card, Previously I have used the latest NVIDIA drivers and even old detonator variants. The problem may be alleviated for a temporary basis, but soon arises again. It appears drivers are not my issue.
On a side note, I have tested my RAM using a program titled "Memtest", I wish I had the website to use as reference, however that is gone, the test ran on bootdisk and tested my memory, I passed every single test. No errors there. SO presumably that excludes my ram as a defective part. Is there perhaps a similar program that I can use to test the memory on my graphics card?
I have made certian that there is NO dust particles inbetween heatsinks, or inside my computer period, I currently operate it with the side pannel off But this has no impact on the rate in which it crashes.
Upon closer inspection, i've noticed a distinct buzzing noise eminating from something in my computer, I believe this might be my graphics card, hard to tell.
Have I provided enough information? I know my points are a little messy and all over the place but I can't think coherently at the moment, I just stepped out of a history exam... damn essay questions.
Anyone who takes the time to look this over/reply; Thanks, I really appreciate it.. i've no clue where else to turn for help.
-The Thing
The reason I'm here is because I know not where else to turn, I have a mysterious problem with my computer... one that remains unsolved so hopefully if I provide the details here someone can assist me?
To start, let me describe my setup:
Tower Case
----------
A7N8X-E Deluxe Mobo
2 512mb ram chips (I forget which brand, doesn't really matter, i'll explain further down)
Athlon 2800+ Processor (clock speed seems to vary between 1.2ghz - 1.8ghz, which I belive is not overclocked, correct me if wrong)
ASUS v9950 Geforce FX Graphics card, 256mb onboard ram
Windows 2000 Professional
3 internal fans (One on side panel, one on back, one on front) not including powersource.
400w powersource
I have been running this computer for approximately a year, lately however it has been acting strangely, my 120gig drive completely died and now this (see below) I believe the damage to my drive may have been caused by overheating as I previously only had 1 fan in the computer for about a year, until recently when I added extra fans.
And now for my wonderful symptoms, I will be running a graphically intensive program or videogame and I will notice a distinct 'whirring' down noise a few moments later my entire computer locks up OR, should I be fortunate enough to exit the program the computer will operate with a few flaws, explorer will not retain full functionality, the cpu usage will peak ever 10-15 seconds freezing the computer for a moment or two and though I may exit the program , it does not leave my process list, when I try to end the process, I get the "This program cannot be debugged" error. Initally this error occured only when playing Neverwinter Nights, and nowhere else... however lately it has been getting progressively worse, now I cannot run any game without it locking up after a few moments, or 3dsMax.
Rationally I presume this issue has to do with my graphics card, I have taken steps to attempt to test this theory;
I have tried switching 3d drivers multiple times, currently i'm using the lastest asus released drivers for this specific card, Previously I have used the latest NVIDIA drivers and even old detonator variants. The problem may be alleviated for a temporary basis, but soon arises again. It appears drivers are not my issue.
On a side note, I have tested my RAM using a program titled "Memtest", I wish I had the website to use as reference, however that is gone, the test ran on bootdisk and tested my memory, I passed every single test. No errors there. SO presumably that excludes my ram as a defective part. Is there perhaps a similar program that I can use to test the memory on my graphics card?
I have made certian that there is NO dust particles inbetween heatsinks, or inside my computer period, I currently operate it with the side pannel off But this has no impact on the rate in which it crashes.
Upon closer inspection, i've noticed a distinct buzzing noise eminating from something in my computer, I believe this might be my graphics card, hard to tell.
Have I provided enough information? I know my points are a little messy and all over the place but I can't think coherently at the moment, I just stepped out of a history exam... damn essay questions.
Anyone who takes the time to look this over/reply; Thanks, I really appreciate it.. i've no clue where else to turn for help.
-The Thing
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