Computer Freezes during games ... but not at other times ...

[Kolyana]

Wow ... that's really freaking nice.

 

[Evolution.]

Wow ... that's really freaking nice.

I think somebody needs to get on MSN

 

[Kolyana]

I *AM* on MSN ... I've just relogegd in ... can you see me now?

 

[Burnout]

Test your 12V and 5V rails under load.

Does your CD drive sound like it's trying to spin up around the same time as this clicking noise or when your computer freezes up?

 

[Kolyana]

I've not noticed the CDRom spinning up, no.

12v/5v rails? Explain please.

 

[Evolution.]

I've not noticed the CDRom spinning up, no.

12v/5v rails? Explain please.

It's hard to elaborate about 12v o 5v rails from my POV. I'm not too good at explaining alot of PSU components. Sorry :-/

 

[Burnout]

I've not noticed the CDRom spinning up, no.

12v/5v rails? Explain please.

Now, it's time to check what our components are actually receiving. While the computer is on, grab an extra molex conector. This time, the ground wires are the two in the middle, the 12V is the yellow wire, and the 5V is the red wire. Put the negative (black) probe into either of the grounds, and the positive (red) probe into either the 12V or 5V plug. This will give you a reading that will show you what voltage each component that runs off that line in your system is actually receiving.

Below are some shots of this technique in action. As you can see our voltages are almost right on.

After you test, tell us what your readings are.