Comp Freezes......

[ILC]

Can anyone give me any suggestions why my comp decides to freeze while playing Everquest? I could see once in a while but it does it ALL the time! I know one of you geniuses can help me or give me suggestions, and I would greatly apprecaite any help! Thanks.

Specs:
Athlon 500
GA-71x MB
64 mb pc100 ram
250 watt power supply
Viper v770 ultra

P.S. Have downloaded new drivers and updates for both my Athlon and Viper, however I couldnt understand what the new drivers for the MB did so I didnt mess with them. I also defragged my HD. Someone please help me.

[Euthorus]

what version of DirectX are you using?

[BBA]

A freeze in a game after successful play is usually an indication of a hardware problem. Usually heat related.

Try and see if it does the same with the PC's case covers removed. If it plays a longer time before freezing, then the culprit is heat.

Let us know!

[ILC]

I think I am using directx 6.0, and IM gonna try the cover thing right now. Thanks alot, any other suggestions? Thanks for the help so far.

[scotter]

are you using a amd sugjested power supply ?
thought you needed a 300watter for the athlon ?

[daremon]

You don't have to use a 300Watt PS. I have used a 300/250/235 to my Athlon with many cards and disks (geforce, sblive, 2x128, dvd, cdrw etc) and never had a problem. Generally if you can boot and install windows with no problems then you don't have a power or a memory problem (two of the most common problems with athlons).

Heat is a thing to consider but you didn't tell us if you play other games (specially 3d games) with no problems and for long periods of time...

Dimitris

[ILC]

Heat isnt the problem...have had the case cover off for the past 24 hours...still does it. Yes the power supply is approved by AMD. It was horrible tonight. I dunno if it does it with other games. I only play that game. I havent noticed it lock up with anything else however it does freeze alot of the time while loading windows. Oh, I am alos running directx 6.1. Any other suggestions? This thing is really making me mad, and I really appreciate any help!