I own a dual core computer. and bought a PCI express 512 mgb video card.
I have installed the drivers, updated drives and as far as i know have it all right.
But yet some games freeze up on me. NOT lag, just freeze ups.
Any idea what i can do about this?
2006-07-18 18:09:15 · 7 answers · asked by clomtancy 5 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
1.9 gig of memory and yes it has a PCI express slot.
2006-07-18 18:16:43 · update #1
How much memory do you have on the computer?
If your graphic card has ample video RAM, then you have to see how much RAM you have on your computer..
It is a possibility that the games have bugs but I check your memory first
2006-07-18 18:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by dbrhee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I will assume that you have at least 512 MB of DDR400 RAM. You said that you successfully installed the drivers right?
I have a 2.66 GHz Pentium D, a 128 mb radeon and some of my software freeze also. Dual core produces a lot of heat, add your 512 mb video card, maybe you should install additional system fans.
2006-07-18 18:21:27 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its an amd there is an dual core cpu driver update it on a cd in the new issue of maximum pc magazine but you could probably download from amd and make shure the bios on the motherboard is updated for the dual core cpu but try to give more information like what video card brand and model same with mb and memory and does it stop and go or do you have to reboot if it does freeze complety can you clt alt del and go to task manager
2006-07-18 18:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Douglas G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As mentioned above you need to download the dual-core optimizer. And if you do this and the problem still persists. Go to your motherboard manufacturer or chipset manufacturer and download the latest chipset drivers. If I were you, and there is a newer version driver for your chipset. I suggest you uninstall the video driver, install the chipset driver, then install the video driver again. Always make sure your are using the latest version drivers for these devices. It can sometimes be critical. Especially for todays intense games. Good luck.
2006-07-18 19:38:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freeze only the pic freeze but the music of the game still playing??? If this is so this maybe due to you RAM from ur Motherboard.... I had this problem. When i play the game call FEAR. It freeze on me and i try with a different RAM it's ok.
2006-07-18 18:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by Februaryhawk 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming you've got an AMD dual-core, you'll need to download the file on this page that is for your processor: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Processors/TechnicalResources/0,,30_182_871_13118,00.html
2006-07-18 18:42:11 · answer #6 · answered by alchemist_n_tx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sure mother board/processor is PCI compatible?
2006-07-18 18:13:54 · answer #7 · answered by cherokeeflyer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋