Gaming Problem with my pc.

goldsteel · May 1, 2011

I just build a pc, this is the hardware :

intel i5 2500k - not overclock
msi h67-e45 - B3 already
asus radeon hd 5670
cooler master real power pro 550 wat
windows 7 ultimate x64 SP1
corsair gaming ram 2x2gb
using 500gb wd harddisk as C:/
all software are up to date.

more info:
-no program running on background when i playing game.
-my computer pass recommended setting for the game - i test it using cyri.com.
-pirated game version,

So, the problem is when playing game such as starcraft 2, dawn of war, some need for speed, it suddenly freeze on either at movie scene or during gameplay.

The freeze - it will hang during gameplay and the screen become black for like 10 sec and then it will resume game(Its like you (alt + tab) during gameplay)/freeze the game and i have to reboot my pc.
Please help and thanks for reading.

m3rox · May 1, 2011

Need more info.

-What programs are running (if any) while you are playing these games?
-Does your computer meet or exceed the minimum requirements for these games?
-Are you playing the retail or pirated versions?
-If retail, does your disc suddenly stop spinning?
-What OS? (i.e. XP, Vista, Win7, etc.)

m3rox · May 1, 2011

Scratch that "What OS" question, I seriously hate not being able to edit in here.

Jasper07 · May 1, 2011

We need info on PSU and whether you overclocked it or not.

btw, you can edit; yellow pencil on the right next to post number

cobleman · May 1, 2011

Install x32!
x64 is so overrated and causes more problems than its worth.

Sop · May 1, 2011

Botlleneck GPU?

OmegaVesko · May 1, 2011

@cobleman It does cause problems, but he's gonna need it if he ever exceeds x32's hardware constraints.

Fishaman P · May 1, 2011

@m3rox: You CAN edit in here. Just double-click your post or click the pencil icon.

As for the problem: Get your games from better, more complete sources.
And get better, more cost-effective hardware.

There is NEVER an excuse for getting an i5, and the only 5670 you should be getting is an IceQ. And yours better be overclocked.

DCG · May 1, 2011

Have you used a Nvidia card in it?
Or installed the drivers?

How old is the GPU (old enough for dust to settle in it)?

What are your temperatures? (GPUz-z and CPU-z, I need as many temperature settings as you can give me)

(I might forget to look here in a month, so PM me aswell if you have the info)

alex_0706 · May 1, 2011

is it online gameplay or solo (ofline)
if it's online
the online servers could cause this

DCG · May 2, 2011

a server crashing leads to a game ending to the main menu (have seen it a lot of times on a certain game)

Personaly I think it's a overheated GPU, possible due to insufficient airflow in the case

Bunie · May 2, 2011

I had an Nvidia 6200 once years back that randomly froze for like 5 to 30 seconds, and resumed, sometimes with broken shaders. happened alot for me in Oblivion back then. i fixed my issue by running Oblivion in Windowed Mode. Turned out i was just screwed by a poorly made graphics card. alt-tabbing seemed to help speed up the freezing process a bit, but sometimes it even blue-screened and rebooted. Does this sound like your issue? Also, make sure you have the latest drivers for your hardware. ALSO make sure you have enough power from your PSU. some higher-end graphics cards have little plugs on them to give them extra power.

Also, Alex_0706, your avatar is taking me back, and if i recall correctly, that episode is very depressing lol.

spotanjo3 · May 2, 2011

pirated version ? Try an original copy game to see if you have a problem. A pirated version is likely to have a bad dumped, you know.

DCG · May 2, 2011

@Bunie,

I don't think it's the power (it's a low profile htcp card, wich often don't use too much power)

@ goldsteel

How long does it take for the freezing to occure?
I once had a ATI Radeon 9600 PRO, and it would crash if I would play a 3D game.
After a lot of troubleshooting I found out that it was dust in the fan, it completely jammed the fan, causing the GPU to overheat and shut itself down.

goldsteel · May 2, 2011

@DCG

the freeze just randonly happen, sometime it happen 10-20 minute when playing game, sometime after 2 hours. I susspect the freeze was caused by my harddisk - i use the whole disk as C:/ which i think making it read slow?

DCG · May 2, 2011

The harddisk is okay, the speed of a hd is only important when you load a game or a level (sandbox games excluded)

Can you log the temps?
And maybe you can carefully look if all the cables are connected properly (only if you know what you are doing)

It could also be a bad ram stick, you'l need to run memtest aswell

Ps. Sorry for possible bad grammer, I am typing from my phone

goldsteel · May 2, 2011

thanks for everyone who have post here, @DCG temps-temperature?_when no program running temp 32-35c, during gaming around 40c - i use speedfan to test, memtest result turnout ok no problem, i also have look inside my case, i can say minimum dust which i doubt will cause any problem, what do you think should i just tackle some beastly graphic card, suitable psu for it, and i hope can find ram that can fit ( using big cooler ) and again thanks guys

DCG · May 2, 2011

I think you'll need to contact the suplier of your pc parts, caus there is something wrong with your pc.
It should work fine, maybe you can run Linx or intelburnin.
You'll need to stay with your pc caus it can get realy hot (settings: all memory and 20 runs)

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