hi all about a month ago my cpu was overheating then shutting down so got new fan sorted not overheating anymore but now computer is freezing when playing games cpu temps are fine as well as gpu temps i mem tested my ram (lots of times) with all the ram in and singuly as well.....
i dont know how to test motherboard or how to test gpu.
ive got riva tuner but cant see anything wrong there i have got a feeling it is my gpu but want to be sure before i fork out £200+ on a new one.
my hard drive has been wiped im very sure its not software.
just dont know what to do next (its really starting to annoy me


any sugestions i would be gratefull
cheers Tomz0r
OS = windows 7
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad q9550 @2.83ghz Yorkfield 45nm Technology
RAM = 4.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
Mb = ASUSTek Computer INC. STRIKER II Formula 775
GPU = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
HardDrive = 147GB Western Digital
OH my cmos warning comes up but im sure thats just the battery has run out and isnt affecting why the comp is freezing ( I THINK)
i dont know how to test motherboard or how to test gpu.
ive got riva tuner but cant see anything wrong there i have got a feeling it is my gpu but want to be sure before i fork out £200+ on a new one.
my hard drive has been wiped im very sure its not software.
just dont know what to do next (its really starting to annoy me



any sugestions i would be gratefull
cheers Tomz0r
OS = windows 7
CPU = Intel Core 2 Quad q9550 @2.83ghz Yorkfield 45nm Technology
RAM = 4.0GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 399MHz
Mb = ASUSTek Computer INC. STRIKER II Formula 775
GPU = NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260
HardDrive = 147GB Western Digital
OH my cmos warning comes up but im sure thats just the battery has run out and isnt affecting why the comp is freezing ( I THINK)