Computer Randomly Restarts?

[TomUK]

I recently bought a new computer and am using the following parts:

DFI RS482 Infinity SKT939 ATI Radeon 200express 2000FSB PCI-E onboard VGA SATA 8channel audio mATX

Hiper 580W Type-R Modular PSU SLI/CrossFire Certified - Blue

AMD (Venice) Athlon 64Bit 3200+ Socket 939pin 512k L2cache 90nm Retail Boxed Processor

Asus Nvidia 7600GT 256MB DDR3 TV out DVI PCI-E

GEIL RAM: 512mb

For example:

When i try to install World of Warcraft (5discs) it will randomly reset at no expected time, hardware seems to stay running almost like a normal restart. The screen just goes black and then the computer begins to boot up again.

If anyone could aid me or give tips on how to fix this problem it would be really appreciated!

Thanks,

Tom.

 

[TomUK]

Assuming you are running Windows XP, go to control panel, system, advanced, startup and recovery. Untick "Automatically Restart" so you will be able to see any error messages as they are displayed. If it's already unticked, let me know.

Ok, i've just unticked it, i'll post back if i get any error messages.

Thanks.

 

[TomUK]

Ok... I've now also updated my BIOS, the motherboard i'm using has been on the martket 3/4+ years.

It just seems whenever i start up a game after 10 seconds it will go to blue screen, for the 10 seconds game time i get it plays flawlessly! Even when i try 3Dmark it also goes to blue screen. When i play Tomb Raider Legend the game closes after about 10 seconds and prompts me with the Microsoft error report window.

I think problem is the motherboard not working well with the graphics card. You think i should just buy a new top of the range motherboard? Or is this even the problem?

I also get this blue screen message:

PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA

also got:

DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL

Any help is appreciated,

Thanks,

Tom.

 

[TomUK]

Hey, people, some useful information you've given me.

It was the ram, i've just stuck in my Dell 512mb stock ram i got 3 years ago and it's working THANK GOD. Should be getting 2gb ram at the end of the month!

Thanks for all help!