Help: Computer doesnt like games!!!

damadom0 · 26 Aug 2011 at 21:02

Hello all.

ive just built a pc for a friend its all working with windows seven fine, it can be on for hours with no problem but when ever i try and play a game it will crash after a minute or so and i cant take it back to desktop or anything. theres no over heating in anyway and the graphics and sound drivers are up to date everything is i cant understand why its doing it. here the specs.

cpu: intel core 2 quad e8300 not overclocked
mobo: asus p5n32-e sli
ram: ocz ddr2 800 4gb
gpu: nvidia 560gtx ti
case: antec 900
psu: coolermaster 850watt

and the soundcard im using is the motherboards own.

Thanks matt

ArranJ · 26 Aug 2011 at 21:07

Any error codes from windows in the error log?

damadom0 · 26 Aug 2011 at 21:10

it doesnt come up with any error, do you mean a minidump?

R088ieS86 · 26 Aug 2011 at 21:25

Have you tried running memtest on the RAM? might be a faulty stick.

damadom0 · 26 Aug 2011 at 23:36

how do i perform a memtest?

Jordan97 · 26 Aug 2011 at 23:37

It is an ISO that you can download here:

http://www.memtest.org/

You then burn it to a bootable device and boot from it. It will then detect any errors on the RAM

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honosuseri · 26 Aug 2011 at 23:40

Quick and easy way is to only use 1 stick at a time. Test and replace with the other RAM module. There is a program called "memtest" funnily enough which if you google you will find.

It could also be a driver issue but it would be wise to test the RAM first.