Vista x64 crashes during games

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Vorph

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Hy guys,


I'm new to this forum, but I already some topics that are of some interest to me. I tried to find a solution for my problem, but I couldn't find any...

I try to play Warcraft III and Fifa 09 and they bouth crash...Fifa verry fast and Warcraft in 10-15 minutes. The problem is identical - my computer freezes and some pixels go bannanas....i have the latest graphic card driver, recently installed latest DirectX and still no sollution...

I used the System Info Tool from this forum, and atached the .txt to this post. If there is a problem, I would be verry grateful for any help!


Thx alot!
 

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Well I am not about to download any files.
But it kinda sounds like it might be not enough power from your PSU.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Home Built
    CPU
    Q6600 @ 2.66ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus Maximus Formula
    Memory
    8GB Patriot PC2 6400
    Graphics card(s)
    Geforce 8800GT 512mb
    Sound Card
    HT Omega Claro Halo
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 21" 2001FP
    Screen Resolution
    1600X1200
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 640GB 32mb cache
    PSU
    Cooler Master 750W
    Case
    Cooler Master ATC 201C-SX1
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU fan 4 80X80mm case fans 1 120mm case fan
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 gaming keyboard
    Internet Speed
    RR cable 10Mbps with 16Mbps boost
    Other Info
    Sennheiser PC350 Headset
Downloading is not mandatory, I can just post the results here, but it's a pretty long list ;)

Don't think it's the PSU. I have a CORSAIR TX SERIE PSU 650W 140MM FAN ATX.
 

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Not sure if this will help but it solved my problems for almost all my games.

Right on the icon you have to lunch the game. Hit properties. Go to the compatibility tab.

Run put a check mark on run in compatibility mode for _(whatever the game was designed for)_ and make sure you run it as administrator.
 

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  • CPU
    Intel Core 2 Extreme Quad-Core Processor QX6850 (4x 3.0GHz)
    Motherboard
    Asus Striker Extreme nForce® 680i SLI Chipset
    Memory
    4096MB DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Mushkin High Performance II
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8800 Ultra 768MB w/DVI + TV Out Video
    Sound Card
    Creative Lab Sound Blaster X-Fi Platinum Fatal1ty Champion
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LCD Monitor ViewSonic 19"
    Screen Resolution
    1024x768
    Hard Drives
    1.5TB (750GB x2)
    Case
    Nzxt Hush Gaming Tower Case
    Cooling
    Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System Kit
    Mouse
    Razer Diamondback Plasma Edition Gaming Mouse
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15 Gaming Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    1 GB Down/ 1.5GB Up
    Other Info
    Meter Display ( Thermal Temperature LCD Display Black ) Flash Media Reader/Writer ( 12-In-1 Internal Flash Media Card Reader/Writer Black ) TV Tuner ( External TV-Tuner w/Remote Control )
How about temperatures?

Monitor your graphics cards temperature and make sure it's not overheating.

HwMonitor: CPUID
 

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  • CPU
    AMD 5200+
    Motherboard
    GA-M57SLI-S4
    Memory
    4GB Kingston 667
    Graphics card(s)
    8800 GTS 320
    Sound Card
    Auzentech X-Plosion Cinema
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Chimei 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    320gb Seagate Sata 80gb Western Digital Pata
    PSU
    450watt Corsair VX
    Case
    Coolermaster Centurion 534
@joseeg12

I read about this, and I really don't know why, but I cannot check mark that button. It's faded. I can't use it :(

@Ki_Shodar

The temperature is ok...I already monitor it and it's in the correct parameters...
 

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I dread having to download txt files but if you were to put yuor system specs, we could try to help better.

Stupid question but it must be asked... do you meet or pass the minimum requirements for the game?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Q9650 w/CM V8 Cooler...
    Motherboard
    EVGA 780i SLI FTW... Latest Bios & Drivers
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator 8GB (4 x 2GB) PC2-8500C5D
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX260
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Def Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 22" LCD Widescreen
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    WD Velociraptor 160GB Samsung Sata 750GB Maxtor External 160GB
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling 750w Silencer
    Case
    Thermaltake Speedo Advance
    Cooling
    Air Cooled... See CPU
    Mouse
    Logitech G7
    Keyboard
    Logitech G15
    Internet Speed
    Comcast 6MB Broadband
    Other Info
    Linksys WRT54G router
These are his specs from the system dump file:
CPU: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66GHz
Video Card: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Total Physical Memory: 4094 MB

How long have you had this problem for and do you play any other games that run fine?
 

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  • CPU
    AMD 5200+
    Motherboard
    GA-M57SLI-S4
    Memory
    4GB Kingston 667
    Graphics card(s)
    8800 GTS 320
    Sound Card
    Auzentech X-Plosion Cinema
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Chimei 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    320gb Seagate Sata 80gb Western Digital Pata
    PSU
    450watt Corsair VX
    Case
    Coolermaster Centurion 534
@ki_shodar

Thx for posting my specs.

I had this problem right after I installed Vista x64...about 2 weeks ago. I did not try any other games, because I didn't wanted to go mad and destroy my pc :)

Fifa 09 worked just fine on Vista x32...haven't tried Warcraft.
 

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Did you add any RAM when you switched to x64?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    i7 3770K HT ON 4.7GHz
    Motherboard
    P8Z68 Deluxe Gen 3
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 2133mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    2x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce SLI
    Sound Card
    X-FI Forte + ATH-AD900
    Monitor(s) Displays
    x2 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1200 / 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200W
    Case
    Lian Li PC-V1020A
    Cooling
    NH-D14: 3x140mm Gelid Wing 14: Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme
    Mouse
    Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
    Keyboard
    Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine Cherry MX Black
    Other Info
    Laptop Specs: Clevo Sager P170HM // 17.3 Matte 1920x1200 // i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz // Dedicated GTX 485M // 240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray // Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0
I asked because those are the exact same symptoms I was having with my new build and 4GB RAM. I'd suggest running memtest to see if it throws any errors at you. I had to replace my new mobo because the 3rd dimm slot was faulty. On the replacement board I had to adjust my RAM timings to get it stable.

Start with memtest and then check your timings in BIOS to see if they match the manufacturers specs.

Is the 4GB a 2x2 4GB or 4x1GB? Some boards need to have the Northbridge Voltage bumped up a little when using all the dimm slots.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    i7 3770K HT ON 4.7GHz
    Motherboard
    P8Z68 Deluxe Gen 3
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 2133mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    2x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce SLI
    Sound Card
    X-FI Forte + ATH-AD900
    Monitor(s) Displays
    x2 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1200 / 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200W
    Case
    Lian Li PC-V1020A
    Cooling
    NH-D14: 3x140mm Gelid Wing 14: Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme
    Mouse
    Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
    Keyboard
    Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine Cherry MX Black
    Other Info
    Laptop Specs: Clevo Sager P170HM // 17.3 Matte 1920x1200 // i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz // Dedicated GTX 485M // 240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray // Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0
Vorph said:
You lost me there....not much of a tech guy :(

The 4GB si 2x2GB. Can you please explain to me exactly what I have to do?

Thx!
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That's okay, until a week ago this was a frustrating grey area for me too.

First download memtest and burn the iso to a cd: (memtest checks for RAM errors)

Memtest86+ - Advanced Memory Diagnostic Tool

Then boot the CD and memtest will run automatically. Let it do at least 2 passes (each pass takes about 20min) if your getting errors straight away, you can stop it.

If you have any errors / freezing, remove one stick of RAM and run memtest again. If you don't have any errors on one stick, swap that with the other stick and run memtest again.

If that stick has no errors, place one stick in the 2nd dual slot (3rd DIMM) and run memetest again. If you have errors, then your slot is probably faulty. If one of the sticks fail memtest, then you most likely have some dodgy RAM.

It's a time consuming PITA, but it helps eliminate possible causes. If both sticks come up as error free, then it's most likey a BIOS setting. Try memtest first.

What's your mobo and RAM brand?
 

My Computer

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    i7 3770K HT ON 4.7GHz
    Motherboard
    P8Z68 Deluxe Gen 3
    Memory
    8GB G.Skill Ripjaws X 2133mhz
    Graphics card(s)
    2x Gigabyte GTX 670 OC WindForce SLI
    Sound Card
    X-FI Forte + ATH-AD900
    Monitor(s) Displays
    x2 Dell U2410 / 58" Samsung / "40 Sony
    Screen Resolution
    1920*1200 / 1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    2x Intel 520 240GB * Crucial M4 128GB * 2x Samsung F3 1TB (RAID 0) * 2x WD Caviar Blacks 2TB (RAID 0)
    PSU
    Corsair AX1200W
    Case
    Lian Li PC-V1020A
    Cooling
    NH-D14: 3x140mm Gelid Wing 14: Sunbeam Rheobus Extreme
    Mouse
    Razer Imperator + Thermaltake Theron
    Keyboard
    Topre Realforce // Ducky Shine Cherry MX Black
    Other Info
    Laptop Specs: Clevo Sager P170HM // 17.3 Matte 1920x1200 // i7 2720QM // 8GB 1333mhz // Dedicated GTX 485M // 240GB Intel 520 + 750GB + Blu-Ray // Samsung Story 2TB USB 3.0
edit: more posts that werent shown.. re-reading..
 

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  • CPU
    AMD 5200+
    Motherboard
    GA-M57SLI-S4
    Memory
    4GB Kingston 667
    Graphics card(s)
    8800 GTS 320
    Sound Card
    Auzentech X-Plosion Cinema
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Chimei 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    320gb Seagate Sata 80gb Western Digital Pata
    PSU
    450watt Corsair VX
    Case
    Coolermaster Centurion 534
Hy guys, Sorry for not replying for so long...I finnaly found out the problem after trying everithying you have told me - my graphic card runs at 69 degrees with no games running :((
 

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I'm going crazy here :)

That temperature is normal for Radeon 4870 HD...I ran Memtest for 14h and no errors...i reinstalled Vista, this time the x86 version and guess what...my games (my 2 games) still crash...same error over and over again...freeze, bad pixels, bad colours and restart needed :(

What the heck should I do?
 

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Vorph said:
I'm going crazy here :)

That temperature is normal for Radeon 4870 HD...I ran Memtest for 14h and no errors...i reinstalled Vista, this time the x86 version and guess what...my games (my 2 games) still crash...same error over and over again...freeze, bad pixels, bad colours and restart needed :(

What the heck should I do?
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try and clean out your GPU fan, thats not normal for your GPU to run that hot on idle, mine runs that temp when playing crysis on the highest settings, and 260GTX's are notorious for running hot.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q6600 @ 2.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Evga NF78-CK-132-A 3-Way SLI
    Memory
    8Gb DDR2 Corsair Dominator @ 1066Mhz 5-5-5-15
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA 560 GTX SC FTW 1GB
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC888 7.1 Audio, Logitech G35 7.1 Surround Headset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell S2409W 16:9, HDMi, DVI & VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 7200rpm 250Gb SATA, Samsung 7200rpm 750Gb SATA, WD 7200rpm 1TB SCSI SATA.
    PSU
    Xigmatek 750W Quad sli quad core 80% eff
    Case
    Antec 900 Gaming Case
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT NVIDIA Tritium, Dominator RAM cooler
    Mouse
    Razor Lachesis Banshee V2 Blue, 4000DPI
    Keyboard
    Logitech generic keyboard
    Internet Speed
    16Mb Sky bb
    Other Info
    Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, Wireless Xbox 360 Pad, Wireless Xbox 360 Les Paul Guitar
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