Keep Crashing to Desktop!!-Help

MacK · Sep 2, 2004, 08:12 PM

Hey guys..I need some advice and help if possible..My pc keeps crashing to desktop. if i play any of my games for like 5 minutes and it crashes to the desktop. I updated my bios and test all my hardware is fine..Here are my specs:

cpu : amd xp 3200+ W/original heatsink
420 watt ps
mobo : GA-7n400-l
memory : Dimm1-256 ddr400 samsung pc3200,Dimm2-512 ddr400 elixir pc3200,Dimm3-256 ddr400 samsung pc3200,Dimm4-None
sound: Soundblaster Audigy-ES
Graphics card: Geforce4 mmx420
Directx 9.0b
5x 8mm case fans
CPU temps range from 43-49 C
winxp sp1

I just recently installed 512 elixir memory and audigy card and started to crash to desktop. i test if there were a virus. no virus after i did a full scan.. then i reformatted my pc and installed fresh winxp..

Nacht · Sep 2, 2004, 08:33 PM

run memtest for a good amount of time..that will see if it's a problem with your memory. if that's not it, then try removing the audigy and see if that clears it up.

GutterPunk · Sep 2, 2004, 09:00 PM

try playing with 1 stick in at a time if you dont wanna wait for memtest. try the sticks in different slots and see how things go. Try putting the 2 samsung in the first channel and the 512 in a seperate channel. and like he said try removing the audigy or reinstalling the drivers

MacK · Sep 2, 2004, 10:02 PM

thanks for replying guys

i think it might be an issue with my gigabyte mobo . it has duel channel mode might have a conflict with ill try a memtest and c if not ill go by try 1 stick at a time worse comes to worse reinstall audigy

Sep 2, 2004, 08:12 PM	#1
MacK DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	Keep Crashing to Desktop!!-Help Hey guys..I need some advice and help if possible..My pc keeps crashing to desktop. if i play any of my games for like 5 minutes and it crashes to the desktop. I updated my bios and test all my hardware is fine..Here are my specs: cpu : amd xp 3200+ W/original heatsink 420 watt ps mobo : GA-7n400-l memory : Dimm1-256 ddr400 samsung pc3200,Dimm2-512 ddr400 elixir pc3200,Dimm3-256 ddr400 samsung pc3200,Dimm4-None sound: Soundblaster Audigy-ES Graphics card: Geforce4 mmx420 Directx 9.0b 5x 8mm case fans CPU temps range from 43-49 C winxp sp1 I just recently installed 512 elixir memory and audigy card and started to crash to desktop. i test if there were a virus. no virus after i did a full scan.. then i reformatted my pc and installed fresh winxp..

Sep 2, 2004, 09:00 PM	#3
GutterPunk I = Greatest Dood Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,949 Rep Power: 71	try playing with 1 stick in at a time if you dont wanna wait for memtest. try the sticks in different slots and see how things go. Try putting the 2 samsung in the first channel and the 512 in a seperate channel. and like he said try removing the audigy or reinstalling the drivers __________________ Rock On \m/ Thank you Mousey for the Sig! --------------- Intel Core2Duo E6660 (3.4GHZ) ~ Tuniq Tower 120 ~ Enermax Galaxy 1000W ~ Corsair Dominator @ 1090MHZ 5-5-5-15 (OCZ XTC Modded Cooler)~ EVGA 8800GTX W/ HR-03 Plus 120MM ~ Asus DVD-RW LiteScribe ~ LG DVD-RW ~ Corsair Voyager 2GB ReadyBoost Drive ~ Vantec Nexus Fan Controller ~ ThermalTake Armor 25CM fan ~ Personal Finance Blog: Dent Your Debt

Sep 2, 2004, 08:33 PM	#2
Nacht ein Krieger Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Clemson Uni Posts: 3,127 Rep Power: 0	run memtest for a good amount of time..that will see if it's a problem with your memory. if that's not it, then try removing the audigy and see if that clears it up.

Sep 2, 2004, 10:02 PM	Thread Starter #4
MacK DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	thanks for replying guys i think it might be an issue with my gigabyte mobo . it has duel channel mode might have a conflict with ill try a memtest and c if not ill go by try 1 stick at a time worse comes to worse reinstall audigy