| Leadtek 6600GT Random Lockups [message #191246] |
Sat, 25 February 2006 22:58  |
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Aircraftkiller
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These only started today, but I suspect it has something to do with a driver issue or perhaps a lack of power to the card. I'll be playing Renegade (Haven't tried it with other games since my wireless router only works well with it online) and suddenly the game just locks up out of nowhere, always right after someone's typed something. It's happened twice so far, and causes the entire system to freeze. I have to shut down the computer via the power button - I checked its temperature both times and it runs at 37 degrees Celsius, which seems to be pretty normal.
I'll try seeing if there's a newer version of the Forceware drivers I can install, and then change the power connection since it's using a line that's connected to a pair of hard drives.
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| Re: Leadtek 6600GT Random Lockups [message #191247 is a reply to message #191246] |
Sat, 25 February 2006 23:02  |
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Nineball
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Graphics cards will cool down very fast, checking it AFTER a reboot isn't all that accurate..
What's the 12v rating on your PSU? What brand is it?
I'd do a fresh install of your graphics card drivers. It's either your drivers, or a lack of power.
EDIT: Your PSU is fine, it's probably definately the drivers. Do this:
1. Uninstall your drivers
2. Go into safemode, use DriverCleaner Pro to completely uninstall them.
3. Boot up into regular mode, reinstall graphics card drivers.
4. End.
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| Re: Leadtek 6600GT Random Lockups [message #191248 is a reply to message #191246] |
Sat, 25 February 2006 23:09 |
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Spice
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My PC would do it all of the time, I localized it to my Power supply unit. I still have replaced it, but rather downgraded my PC to prevent futher lock-ups.
I could instantly tell my PC was not getting the required power by how slow my fans were spinning. When I downgraded, they went back up to speed.
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| Re: Leadtek 6600GT Random Lockups [message #191254 is a reply to message #191246] |
Sun, 26 February 2006 00:05 |
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Aircraftkiller
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Actually, I forgot to mention that I've played Renegade earlier with 4x AF, like usual with the new setup, and I've checked the temperatures just to make sure while I was in-game... Never wavered from 40C or so.
I just uninstalled the drivers via that driver uninstallation program in safe mode, and the card has its own power cord running to it without being plugged into anything else. I doubt it's my PSU considering I bought a PC Power & Cooling 410w a few weeks ago.
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| Re: Leadtek 6600GT Random Lockups [message #191256 is a reply to message #191254] |
Sun, 26 February 2006 00:51 |
dal11
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All geforce cards have horrid performance with AA on. Unless you plan on getting a 7800GTX turning it off will help alot. One thing you might want to check is the CPU temp, it can cause random lockups also when it overheats, if it's an Intel P4 it could be a possibility. And there's nothing wrong with leadtek cards, they are as good as any out there.
O_o
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| Re: Leadtek 6600GT Random Lockups [message #191264 is a reply to message #191256] |
Sun, 26 February 2006 02:07 |
icedog90
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| dal11 wrote on Sat, 25 February 2006 23:51 |
All geforce cards have horrid performance with AA on. Unless you plan on getting a 7800GTX turning it off will help alot. One thing you might want to check is the CPU temp, it can cause random lockups also when it overheats, if it's an Intel P4 it could be a possibility. And there's nothing wrong with leadtek cards, they are as good as any out there.
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When I turn on AA I never lose more than like 5 FPS in any game.
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| Re: Leadtek 6600GT Random Lockups [message #191301 is a reply to message #191246] |
Sun, 26 February 2006 10:44 |
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Dave Anderson
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How do you check the temperature of a certain peice of hardware is running? If it is software, can someone reccomend a program for me?
EDIT: I found a program called Hmonitor...but it only detects the temperature of my hard drive which is running at 37°C.
David Anderson
Founder, Software Consultant
DCOM Productions
Microsoft Partner (MSP)
[Updated on: Sun, 26 February 2006 11:06] Report message to a moderator |
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| Re: Leadtek 6600GT Random Lockups [message #191399 is a reply to message #191380] |
Mon, 27 February 2006 18:10 |
icedog90
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| Aircraftkiller wrote on Mon, 27 February 2006 11:09 |
I'm getting an RMA for it and sending it back to Newegg for a replacement or a refund that'll go toward a 6800.
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You'll like the 6800. It's a good card.
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