Right, a friend of mine who I play l4d with is constantly crashing mid game, annoying for both of us. I've tried several things to diagnose but have come back with nothing.
I'm hoping one of you guys can see the issue or at least suggest something new for me to try.
The crash:
Similar symptoms to crashes in other source games.
Unable to move player.
Sound loop of last few seconds.
Hard reset required.
No artifacting.
No error report (once it showed one about sound drivers)
No BSOD.
Doesn't happen in survival, just campaign and VS.
Usually happpens within minutes of play starting.
Apparently happens quite a bit when switching weapons.
When he crashes it looks as if he is still in game and AFK until we kick him.
Spec:
q6600 - stock
8800gt - stock
P5Q mopo
250 GB WD HDD
Vista home premium x86
4gb 800mhx crucial - stock
500w PSU - can't recall the make but it's a decent enough brand, possibly OCZ.
Things i've looked at:
All drivers are current.
DirectX is current.
CPU hits mid 60's during Intel burn test.
GPU reaches mid 90's during furmark and 80's during game - hot but not too hot.
Passes memtest.
Tried verifying files.
Reinstalling the game.
Running single thread via console, cfg file and in game option.
Other online games are fine.
No other crashes in about 6 months of having the PC.
Older drivers have the same issue.
Played the game with "-nosound".
Played with no sound drivers.
I have literally no idea what to try next, I'll be going to his at the weekend to have a look first hand. So far all testing has been done via remote access.
Until then, any ideas?
I'm hoping one of you guys can see the issue or at least suggest something new for me to try.
The crash:
Similar symptoms to crashes in other source games.
Unable to move player.
Sound loop of last few seconds.
Hard reset required.
No artifacting.
No error report (once it showed one about sound drivers)
No BSOD.
Doesn't happen in survival, just campaign and VS.
Usually happpens within minutes of play starting.
Apparently happens quite a bit when switching weapons.
When he crashes it looks as if he is still in game and AFK until we kick him.
Spec:
q6600 - stock
8800gt - stock
P5Q mopo
250 GB WD HDD
Vista home premium x86
4gb 800mhx crucial - stock
500w PSU - can't recall the make but it's a decent enough brand, possibly OCZ.
Things i've looked at:
All drivers are current.
DirectX is current.
CPU hits mid 60's during Intel burn test.
GPU reaches mid 90's during furmark and 80's during game - hot but not too hot.
Passes memtest.
Tried verifying files.
Reinstalling the game.
Running single thread via console, cfg file and in game option.
Other online games are fine.
No other crashes in about 6 months of having the PC.
Older drivers have the same issue.
Played the game with "-nosound".
Played with no sound drivers.
I have literally no idea what to try next, I'll be going to his at the weekend to have a look first hand. So far all testing has been done via remote access.
Until then, any ideas?
