I'm using a custom built computer. When I first built this computer I was able to run two World of Warcraft games at one time, with no lag. Lately, as I try to open both of them, the comptuer will restart after about a minute of them both being on. This never used to be a problem before, but now I can't get two of them run at the same time without a restart. I've got Panda AntiVirus and Adaware and check my computer often. I'm running an AMD x2 Dual Core 3800+ wtih 2gb ram, radeon xt1600 vid card with 512mb, and a 380 power supply.
Thanks in advance.
2006-07-11 23:03:56 · 12 answers · asked by okarger@sbcglobal.net 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Well, just checked, the power supply is 500w
CORSAIR XMS 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model TWINX2048-3200 is my memory and
ASPIRE ATX-CW500WP4 ATX 500W Power Supply is my PSU
Btw, whats the temperature that i'm aiming for, and is there a program that monitors it?
2006-07-12 08:20:18 · update #1
It sounds as if the cpu is overheating, the power supply is going out, or you're running out of ram. Try closing all other programs besides the two that you want, and the operating system. If this solves the problem, it's probably the ram, if not, check the core temperature. If the core is ok, then it's most likely the power supply, which only costs about 80.00.
2006-07-11 23:33:55 · answer #1 · answered by Darqblade 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, I just wanted to say that "Darqblade" has given you a great answer. The other answers are not correct or not complete. The problem in order from most to least likely is: Part of the RAM in your machine is either failing or the RAM is being used by backround programs. Before starting WOW, Open the Task Manager and end all PROCESSES that are open under your user profile other than the explorer.exe. The Power supply might also be failing and it will soon stop functioning completely if that is the case.
2006-07-12 00:13:20 · answer #2 · answered by David B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maximum temperature of the Athlon 64 X2 3800+ is 65 Celsius.
http://www.gen-x-pc.com/cputemps.htm
A program to monitor CPU/mono temperature is called Asus PC Probe (assuming you have Asus mobo)
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download3301.html
Chances are either your CPU is overclocked too high (and thus overheating) or not getting enough power because of the video card. The x1600 takes a pretty good amount of watts at full load. Because this problem only occurs at load, it is safe to assume it is either overheating or inadequate power. Try changing out the video card, getting a new power supply and/or seeing if the CPU is overheating. It could be any of these things. If you have anything overclocked, set it down a little.
RAM errors are usually a lot more consistent, but you might use a program such as memtest86 (http://www.memtest86.com/) if you feel paranoid about it.
Good luck!
2006-07-17 19:31:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First remove Unwanted Internet linked software from ur pc and then Play games .....Install a New genuine windows ,Pirated windows also causes these Restart problem or check the BIOS
2006-07-11 23:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by V 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Panda sucks
it was installed on the PC of my parents, recently i replaced it with an other anti-virus and that 1 found 6 virus on the PC.
get a better anti-virus program from www.grisoft.com
(avg free) without having to pay for it...
this should solve your problem at least a bit
2006-07-11 23:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by Preykill 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've pretty much answered your own question if it works fine after a reboot. You've got programs running in the background which take up your resources that you've added. Shut a few programs down manually (ctrl+alt+del) before starting WoW or keep rebooting before playing.
2006-07-11 23:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by cricket 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slam in another 2gb of ram, download the latest RAM and performance booster in the program section of download.com, and you'll be good as new.
2006-07-11 23:07:03 · answer #7 · answered by dmenx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will either need to upgrade your ram, or your power supply one of them is too weak to handle the software.
2006-07-11 23:06:49 · answer #8 · answered by cubsfreak2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as the running programme lower the virtual memory , cache,free ram.all these are the resourses which are required to run os.the os halts or hangs, it might go down by giving message virtual memory low.
2006-07-11 23:33:57 · answer #9 · answered by sunny 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ram or power supply, can not hurt to go to, say, a 500 watt ps. good luck
2006-07-12 00:25:07 · answer #10 · answered by Dan L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋