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Hi All
Sorry in advance if this post is breaking any rules. I looked but couldn't see it prohibited. If it is please remove.
I have a 2 - 3 year OCUK made PC obviously out of warranty. Great box but... it is starting to give me loads of problems. It was triggering BSoDs fairly regularly then I seemed to get a handle on that and it worked fine unless it was being particularly stressed or playing Steam games where it would BSoD occasionally but in general it was usable and stable. Very recently when i am using it everything will suddenly freeze on the machine and if it was playing a video the sound will switch to a constant noise and everything will lock up and the screen freeze. I am starting to think this is hardware failure related rather than a software issue. I have nothing new installed & no new devices.
I am just wondering does anyone have any recommendations for PC repairs in or around Lakeside in Essex? If you have I would really appreciate a PM. If anyone wants to earn £50 quid I can pick them up or drive to theirs with the machine as long as they aren't too far away. As I said I am in West Thurrock. My machine specs are
"Ultima OC Complete 9800GT" Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz @ QX6950+ 3.00GHz+ Quad Core DDR2 Complete System
Corsair XMS2 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 6400C4 TwinX Dual Channel (TWIN2X2048-6400C4G)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-Bit Nvidia GeForce 8800GT.
I have a suspicion it is either the memory or GPU. All looks fine on the board except for a rather strange red light but that has I think always been there.
Any takers or any advice? I am happy to pay anyone that can fix it and can cover any new parts required. I am very comfortable around PCs but not around building them and this has me stumped.
Any takers or anyone point me in a good direction I appreciate.
Cheers Mal
Sorry in advance if this post is breaking any rules. I looked but couldn't see it prohibited. If it is please remove.
I have a 2 - 3 year OCUK made PC obviously out of warranty. Great box but... it is starting to give me loads of problems. It was triggering BSoDs fairly regularly then I seemed to get a handle on that and it worked fine unless it was being particularly stressed or playing Steam games where it would BSoD occasionally but in general it was usable and stable. Very recently when i am using it everything will suddenly freeze on the machine and if it was playing a video the sound will switch to a constant noise and everything will lock up and the screen freeze. I am starting to think this is hardware failure related rather than a software issue. I have nothing new installed & no new devices.
I am just wondering does anyone have any recommendations for PC repairs in or around Lakeside in Essex? If you have I would really appreciate a PM. If anyone wants to earn £50 quid I can pick them up or drive to theirs with the machine as long as they aren't too far away. As I said I am in West Thurrock. My machine specs are
"Ultima OC Complete 9800GT" Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.40GHz @ QX6950+ 3.00GHz+ Quad Core DDR2 Complete System
Corsair XMS2 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2 6400C4 TwinX Dual Channel (TWIN2X2048-6400C4G)
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-Bit Nvidia GeForce 8800GT.
I have a suspicion it is either the memory or GPU. All looks fine on the board except for a rather strange red light but that has I think always been there.
Any takers or any advice? I am happy to pay anyone that can fix it and can cover any new parts required. I am very comfortable around PCs but not around building them and this has me stumped.
Any takers or anyone point me in a good direction I appreciate.
Cheers Mal