Computer Freezing

MattHep · 3 Nov 2008 at 21:33

Right OCuk have checked my GFX cardto find no problems with it. Now i have put it back in my system and started crysis and after 10 mins of playing, the system crashes and i have to turn it off by the switch. I have ran the memtest which comes with vista and this showed no problems with the RAM. I still need to run the memtest86 program and see if this brings anything up.

SPEC follows:

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 "Yorkfield" 2.83ghz
Asus P5Q-E Intel P45
OCZ 4GB (2x2GB) PC2-6400C5 800MHz SLI-Ready Edition Low Latency
Gainward ATI Radeon HD 4870 "Golden Sample" 512MB GDDR5

Can anyone help with the problem. Is the memory i'm using compatible with the following spec or would it be wise to upgrade/change it?

I'm getting desperate now so help is greatly needed.

Thanks in advance

Matt

jak731 · 3 Nov 2008 at 21:37

what are your ram voltages like?

what is your cpu voltage?

cpu temps?

is the heatsink correctly installed

MattHep · 3 Nov 2008 at 21:39

Unsure i can find out tomoz as im not at the computer at the moment. Will i be fine to use CPU-Z to find these?

What heatsink?

jak731 · 3 Nov 2008 at 21:41

heatsink = cpu cooler

for temps use realtemp or coretemp

check your ram voltages in the BIOS

MattHep · 3 Nov 2008 at 21:43

I have already reinstalled the CPU cooler once. I'll post these up tomorrow.

Cheers Jak i'll keep you posted.

psd99 · 4 Nov 2008 at 06:03

when it crashes does it remain a still screen?

Look in your BIOS for the memory timings and voltage going into it.

MattHep · 4 Nov 2008 at 13:46

Yes the screen remains still and so does the sound if you no what i mean.

I will get a screenshot/picture of the BIOS showing the timings and voltages and post as much info up as i can.

MattHep · 4 Nov 2008 at 15:59

Little bit more info here:

How do i get the Memory Voltages please?

The system now crashed with just internet browser running. But went to the BSOD and shut down.

MattHep · 4 Nov 2008 at 17:25

Anyone?

fobose · 4 Nov 2008 at 18:57

I think you need to set the "AI Overclock Tuner" to "manual" and it should give you more options. Although even though I have a similar mobo I cant remember which setting does what, I tend to just change a few options on a trial and error basis (returning back to default setting if it wasn't what I was looking for).