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Computer freezing problem

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by pooman, Mar 27, 2005.

  1. pooman

    pooman Member

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    For some reason my computer freezes for no reason. I just built it about a month ago and I noticed it'll freeze if I try downloading more than one file at a time with Azureus or when I'm playing CS. I know the problem can't be due to heat because my computer gets no hotter than 95 degrees F. What's making my comp freeze? Thanks.
     
  2. ddp

    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    possible bad ram, goto this site, download & run memtest86 to see if ram is good or not. also reseat all cards, ram & cables to drives & motherboard. http://www.memtest86.com/
     
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    Oh and here's the specs:

    ASUS P4P800 SE
    Intel 3.0eghz
    ATI 9600 XT
    Crucial 512mb RAM
    Plextor 712A
    Lite On LTR-52327S
    Samsung Floppy
    Western Digital WD800JB
    Sound Blaster Live
    D-Link Wireless PCI adapter
    Antec True430
    Aspire X-Dreamer 2 case w/2 stock fans and 1 Aspire 120mm rear exhaust fan

    Edit: Ok I'll try the memtest. Thanks.
     
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    Still haven't ran the memtest. Can the problem be due to the wireless card?
     
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    ddp Moderator Staff Member

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    take it out & see!!
     
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    Have you ever heard of that problem though? I guess I could try hooking it up to the router through CAT5.
     
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    i had somewhat the same with a computer i call the computer from hell about a month ago. goes on the net with no problems but freezes when i went to do windows updates. i replaced almost everything except for the case itself, floppy drive with its cable, cd audio cable & asus usb adapter cable with fresh windows install & it still froze. told customer get a new computer & haven't heard from him since
     
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    The memtest has been running for 19hrs+. How long does it take to complete?
     
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    yikes, idont think it takes that long...
     
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    remember it is testing 512meg of ram. check the memtest site for faq about time duration
     
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    The MemTest is a great tool...but remember that it runs continuously until stopped! It does not complete on its own. Have you set your system to only dowload one file at a time?? You can set your system to allow 1,2,3, etc downloads simultaneously. If you set it for 1 at a time, it will APPEAR to freeze until the first download is completed, then start the second one you clicked on.
    John
     

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