Hey guys, I recently upgraded my system and for some really odd reason, my computer would just lock up completely in some 3D games. I am running Win2k so I should be able to use ctrl+alt+delete to force end task, but I can't, I have to use the reset button. Here is my system spec:
AMD Athlon Thunderbird 1.333Ghz 266 FSB
Asus A7M266 Mobo
Crucial 256MB PC-2100 DDR Ram
Asus V8200 GeForce 3 card
I am running Win2k SP2, Via 4in1 drivers version 4.32, the latest miniport AGP driver from AMD, DirectX 8.0a, and nVidia Det3 12.41 reference driver. I think this is my graphic card problem for 2 reasons:
1. I remember someone said Asus mobo and Asus cards don't work well together, but they said they experience chopiness other symptons that I have not yet seen. If you have an asus mobo and asus card, and they work well, please confirm this is a rumor, it's really bothering me.
2. I went into BIOS and played around with the AGP setting a little bit. There is something called AGP Aperture Size or something, I changed the default setting (64MB) to 512MB, then most games run fine, including Tribes 2 and Mech Warrior 4, as well as Counter Strike. But, Black and White is still experiencing this problem! I can run the game for about 20min, then suddenly it freezes up, and I can't do anything but press the reset button. I know it's not a heat problem, since I have 6 fans in the case for ventilation, and usually my CPU and GPU temps are below standard.
If you have ANY idea what I could do to fix this problem, please please please help me!
Thanks!
AMD Athlon Thunderbird 1.333Ghz 266 FSB
Asus A7M266 Mobo
Crucial 256MB PC-2100 DDR Ram
Asus V8200 GeForce 3 card
I am running Win2k SP2, Via 4in1 drivers version 4.32, the latest miniport AGP driver from AMD, DirectX 8.0a, and nVidia Det3 12.41 reference driver. I think this is my graphic card problem for 2 reasons:
1. I remember someone said Asus mobo and Asus cards don't work well together, but they said they experience chopiness other symptons that I have not yet seen. If you have an asus mobo and asus card, and they work well, please confirm this is a rumor, it's really bothering me.
2. I went into BIOS and played around with the AGP setting a little bit. There is something called AGP Aperture Size or something, I changed the default setting (64MB) to 512MB, then most games run fine, including Tribes 2 and Mech Warrior 4, as well as Counter Strike. But, Black and White is still experiencing this problem! I can run the game for about 20min, then suddenly it freezes up, and I can't do anything but press the reset button. I know it's not a heat problem, since I have 6 fans in the case for ventilation, and usually my CPU and GPU temps are below standard.
If you have ANY idea what I could do to fix this problem, please please please help me!
Thanks!