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Need help nailing down the problem, doesn't seem to be overh

Nov 28, 2004 8:24AM PST

So World Of Warcraft randomly crashes with a "fail to read error"


I ran Prime95 and my computer fails it, but I'm thinking it can't really be an overheating issue (I've got XP3200, A78NX MB) because nothing catastrophic is happening, just a program crash.


So I replace the RAM, still happens. Also replaced the hard drive prior to this (The game wasn't even installing, the hard drive was 10 years old)


I've noticed a slight drop in fan speed when I run heavy applications (8200 -> 8000 according to MBM)


PSU seems working fine, I have a 550W unit.


Can't really think of anything else. I've got some thermal gel and I might reseat the CPU heatsink, but I don't think it's overheating. Any help?


Thanks!

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Re: Need help nailing down the problem, doesn't seem to be o
Nov 28, 2004 8:27AM PST

Have you made this a warranty issue? That's a fairly new machine and the maker should be helping you out.

Bob

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Re: Need help nailing down the problem, doesn't seem to be o
Nov 28, 2004 8:30AM PST

Nope, I pieced together my current setup over a couple year period. Thanks for the suggestion though.

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Ok, self-built.
Nov 28, 2004 8:39AM PST

You didn't note it so I asked....

If this was my machine the list is...

1. No SPYWARE. I eject it all and almost all items from www.pestscan.com too.

2. What OS? If DOS based Windows, I have no cure for the resource issue. Neither did Microsoft.

3. Leave the cover off.

4. Point a fan at it.

5. Drop the FSB to 100 MHz (or 200 or lowest).

6. ONE STICK of RAM.

What happens?

Bob