I just build this computer for a friend and it is having the weirdes problem that I can't figure out how to fix. The computer runs 100% correctly until I try to run some type of pc game. If I try to run a game such as Fear, it will work for a little bit (about 2-3 minutes) then completely freeze. I have to reboot. I tried a game that demands less hardware like Ages of Empires 3 and every time it gets to the main menu it freezes. It plays the opening intros fine and everything. Here's all the hardware I put in this thing: Motherboard: ASUS A8N-E CPU: AMD 64 3500+ Socket 939 Graphics Card: SAPPHIRE Radeon X1600PRO 512MB RAM: 2GB Gigaram DDR That is the only hardware that I would think would affect this probelm but if you need more such as the harddrive and burner, let me know and I will post it. My guess is that it's something to do with the graphics card but I cannot figure out exactly what it is. I called ATI and they had me download the newest Catalyst Control Center but it didn't help any. Please help with this problem, any suggestions will be appreciated.
im taking it that you have installed the grahics driver right? also that graphics card requires extra power have you plugged any power leads into the graphics card yet?
yes, I've installed the correct drivers. I went to ATI's website and got the most recent but it didn't help any. I don't see anywhere for an external power supply on this card either? Here's a link to images of the exact card I have. It seems like there isn't anywhere to plug in extra power. the fan on the card is running also, so I'm thinking the power is correct. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Showi...2MB+GDDR2+PCI+Express+x16+Video+Card+-+Retail
There s no power input that I can see. Best thing to do is find a shop like in my sig. Cause its really hard to troubleshoot without being there.:>
I dont think this card has a power input. If it did and wasnt powered you would get a black screen with red letters stating that the card needs power.I was reading on the Spaphire forums it seems that people are having problems with this card and Asus MB's
it was definately compatibilty issues. there were a lot of people on sapphire forums with the exact same problems. it seems like the only answer is to get a different card. I was wondering if this is the case with all Radeon cards and go with a GeForce or can I go with an ASUS Radeon card and definately be safe? I was thinking about getting the ASUS Radeon X850PRO. It seems like it would be safe to go with the same brand of motherboard, but I was just making sure before I messed up and bought another incompatible graphics card.
If the "chipset" is giving problems then I would try a differenet one first and not assume that the same maker as the M/B would be OK.
