Damn... Im just convinced its a sound issue.  Games most often crash when there is gunfire of some description.

Installing ALC650 AC97 Audio CODECs (Apr 06)... dont know why - just desperate now.

Id also like to test the hard drive(s) with Powermax.iso but I cant get it to run on boot (from CD).  Justs says:

No swap space!
A:\
A:\

 :?:

 
I know, I know ... but you know how it is.

Tbh, Id rather the (failing(?) component would just explode and be done with it - at least then Id know what was up.

Theres little I can do at the moment so I just keep on plugging away.  Im running an XP3000+ CPU which is pretty old by todays standards.  I thought: what if its just being stressed to the limit (by modern games) and its getting too hot?  Its my understanding though that overheats usually just cause reboots (not CTDs/lockups) - correct me if Im wrong?...

So, I cranked up the rheostat on the CPU cooler and ran it at full chat for another session.  And, sure enough... no crashes!

So Im now thinking that maybe a re-seat is on the cards and some modern day coolage?  Running an Aero 7+ at the moment.  What do you think?  Do the symptoms check out with a hot CPU?  Maybe Ill run with the maxxed cooler for a few more sessions and see if it pans-out.

i get worried if the diode on mine hits 60oC although it should be good till at least 65 before crapping out in the past from when i was playing about clocking it.

LOL i cry if mines hits 40. Feelin i may bit a bit OTT  

Latest:

Two mega-sessions on Tomb Raider (with graphics at full-tilt) and no crashes.  

...and Ive reinstalled the Audigy because I just couldnt live with the pooey quality of the (Desktop) music.    And no crashes!

So, it looks like a CPU cooling issue after all. (After all that!)

Im setting mself up for a fall again, arent I?   Just wanted to keep you guys up to date, seeing as youve been so helpful.

Id like to install a monster CPU Cooler - got any recs for a Socket A board.  Few and far between now, Im guessing.

PS: Ill be buying a spare NF7-S v2.0 anyway - before they disappear altogether.
 

touch wood quick  

I use the ThermalRight SI-97 with a fan running at 1600rpm so its wisper quiet  

Looks good.  How do you mount a fan on that?

It clips on quite loosley with spring clips but there is no chance the fan will fall off. very goo heatsink. Oh and BTW i use the 92mm fan to make it more air flow to keep the RPM down

Does the fan you use (Panoflo?) have a rheo?

By the way, dya like my wiring?  :shock:    



Well, she is rather old now (note dust).  Components do get a blast of air every now and then though.

- Out fan at the back held on by 1 3/4 inch woodscrews, picture hooks and duct tape!
- Cable tidying courtesy of Scotch 3M.
 

i thought mine was bad  :shock:

i thought mine was bad  :shock:

Heheh, I thought itd raise a laugh.

Im thinking of getting one of those Tagan bad boys, just so I can minimise the amount of spag-bol comming out of the box!

Im actually quite fond of my system though (how sad is that?! ) When she runs ok that is...