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Constant Freezing in Games

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Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:06 PM (permalink)
Hi

My computer keeps freezing after about 20-30 minutes of gameplay.  I can run Prime95 for 6+ hours on blend without any errors or warnings.  I've run memtest on each of my memory sticks without any errors.  The only thing I could think of is that I didn't update my Graphics Drivers in a while, but I would think that would cause nvidia driver not responding errors or something, as opposed to whole system freeze ups like im experiencing.

Temps are as follows

MCP - 61c-66c

SPP - 46c-55c

CPU - 40c-55c

GPU - 50c-80c



First I thought it was my overclock, but than I reverted back to stock settings, and saw the same thing..

Specs:
790i ultra
Intel Core2Quad 9400
XFX 9800 GTX+
750w PC Power & Cooling PSU
4GB (2x2gb) Mushkin 7-7-7-20 1600mhz

Below is my Bios template

BIOS Version: P10
**System **
CPU Freq, MHz: 2666.7 GHZ
FSB Reference Clock, MHz: 1333.3
CPU Multiplier: [8X]
PCle x16-1 & 16-2, MHz:  [100]
PCle x16-3, MHz:  [100]
SPPc->MCP Ref Clock, MHz:  [200]
nForce SPP --> nForce MCP:   [5X]
nForce SPP c-- nForce MCP:   [5X]
**Spread Spectrum**
CPU Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
HT Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
PCle Spread Spectrurn(SPP): [Disabled]
PCle Spread Spectrurn(MCP): [Disabled]
SATA Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
**FSB & Memorv Config**
FSB - Memory Clock Mode: [unlinked]
FSB - Memory Ratio:
FSB (QDR), MHz: [1333]
Actual FSB (QDR), MHz: 1333.3
x MEM (DDR),  MHz: 1600
Actual MEM (DDR), MHz: 1600.00
P1: [AUTO]
P2: [AUTO]
**Memory Timing Setting**
Memory Timing Setting: [manual]
tCL (CAS Latency): 7
tRCD: 7
tRP: 7
tRAS: 20
Command Per Clock: [2T]
** Advanced Memory Settings **
tRRD: [Auto] 5
tRC: [Auto] 40
tWR: [Auto] 12
tWTR: [Auto] 18
tFAW: [Auto] 25
tREF: [Auto] 7.7uS
tRFC: [Auto] 88
**System Voltages**
CPU Core: [1.17] - auto
CPU FSB: [1.1] - auto
Memory: [1.95]
nForce SPP: [1.30] - auto
nForce MCP: [1.500] - auto
GTLVREF Lane 0: [Auto] -30mv
GTLVREF Lane 1: [Auto] -30mv
GTLVREF Lane 2: [Auto] +00mv
GTLVREF Lane 3: [Auto] +00mv
**CPU Configuration**
Limit CPUlD Maxval: Disabled
Intel Speedstep: Disabled
xPPM Mode: [Native]
CPU Thermal Control: [Disabled]
C1E Enhanced Halt State: [Disabled]
Execute Disable Bit: [Enabled]
Virtualization Technology: [Disabled]
CPU Core 0: [Enabled]
CPU Core 1: [Enabled]
CPU Core 2: [Enabled]
CPU Core 3: [Enabled]
post edited by MrPoppins - Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:30 PM
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    VistaHead
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    Re:Constant Freezing in Games Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:18 PM (permalink)
    You should not run your memory faster than your FSB.  Update your GPU drivers.  Why doesn't your BIOS template reflect the settings that you normally use?
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    Re:Constant Freezing in Games Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:23 PM (permalink)
    Well my CPU is 1333mhz stock, and my memory is 1600 stock.  Should I lower my memory stock to 1333?

    The bios template I posted are the settings im using now.  After my game froze, I loaded default BIOS to see if it was my overclock, and apparently it wasn't as at Default it also froze.


    Current Bios

    BIOS Version: P10
    **System **
    CPU Freq, MHz: 2666.7 GHZ
    FSB Reference Clock, MHz: 1333.3
    CPU Multiplier: [8X]
    PCle x16-1 & 16-2, MHz:  [100]
    PCle x16-3, MHz:  [100]
    SPPc->MCP Ref Clock, MHz:  [200]
    nForce SPP --> nForce MCP:   [5X]
    nForce SPP c-- nForce MCP:   [5X]
    **Spread Spectrum**
    CPU Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
    HT Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
    PCle Spread Spectrurn(SPP): [Disabled]
    PCle Spread Spectrurn(MCP): [Disabled]
    SATA Spread Spectrum: [Disabled]
    **FSB & Memorv Config**
    FSB - Memory Clock Mode: [unlinked]
    FSB - Memory Ratio:
    FSB (QDR), MHz: [1333]
    Actual FSB (QDR), MHz: 1333.3
    x MEM (DDR),  MHz: 1600
    Actual MEM (DDR), MHz: 1600.00
    P1: [AUTO]
    P2: [AUTO]
    **Memory Timing Setting**
    Memory Timing Setting: [manual]
    tCL (CAS Latency): 7
    tRCD: 7
    tRP: 7
    tRAS: 20
    Command Per Clock: [2T]
    ** Advanced Memory Settings **
    tRRD: [Auto] 5
    tRC: [Auto] 40
    tWR: [Auto] 12
    tWTR: [Auto] 18
    tFAW: [Auto] 25
    tREF: [Auto] 7.7uS
    tRFC: [Auto] 88
    **System Voltages**
    CPU Core: [1.17] - auto
    CPU FSB: [1.1] - auto
    Memory: [1.95]
    nForce SPP: [1.30] - auto
    nForce MCP: [1.500] - auto
    GTLVREF Lane 0: [Auto] -30mv
    GTLVREF Lane 1: [Auto] -30mv
    GTLVREF Lane 2: [Auto] +00mv
    GTLVREF Lane 3: [Auto] +00mv
    **CPU Configuration**
    Limit CPUlD Maxval: Disabled
    Intel Speedstep: Disabled
    xPPM Mode: [Native]
    CPU Thermal Control: [Disabled]
    C1E Enhanced Halt State: [Disabled]
    Execute Disable Bit: [Enabled]
    Virtualization Technology: [Disabled]
    CPU Core 0: [Enabled]
    CPU Core 1: [Enabled]
    CPU Core 2: [Enabled]
    CPU Core 3: [Enabled]
    post edited by MrPoppins - Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:29 PM
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    Re:Constant Freezing in Games Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:29 PM (permalink)
    If my memory serves me correctly, didn't we spend quite a bit a time before getting you stable?  Please edit your first post and list all of your hardware, RAM part number, and the voltages and timings written on the sticks.  I suggest that you also give the following link a read. http://forums.evga.com...1&key=%F1%B9%BD%8A
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