TheMadDoofer
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I keep having problems with lockups/freezing in games - mostly new, graphics-intensive ones (Oblivion, Far Cry, BF2, etc). The game will freeze right where it is and a high-pitched noise will come from the speakers. It requires a hard reset. My graphics card is NOT overheating, though I used to have that problem, but now stays at 40C idle 62C full load. (I don't know what kind of temperatures the rest of the computer should be at - Rivatuner/ATITOOL detects Ambient going up to 50C and Core going up to 60C). I have all brand new audio and video drivers, as well as new DirectX. This problem has been going on since I first got my computer.
Specs:
Dell XPS Gen 3
3.4GHz Pentium 4 with HT
4Gb Dual In-Line RAM
ATI Radeon X800 XT 256mb
Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS
EDIT: BTW all of my games run fine, and then suddenly freeze, no signs of stuttering or any indication that it's about to lock up.
2 250gb Hds
PSU-I can't tell much because the sticker is obscured by a metal plate, but it's a 460W.
Specs:
Dell XPS Gen 3
3.4GHz Pentium 4 with HT
4Gb Dual In-Line RAM
ATI Radeon X800 XT 256mb
Soundblaster Audigy 2 ZS
EDIT: BTW all of my games run fine, and then suddenly freeze, no signs of stuttering or any indication that it's about to lock up.
2 250gb Hds
PSU-I can't tell much because the sticker is obscured by a metal plate, but it's a 460W.