Re: Why can't I play games on my computer ?????
- From: "Jimmy S." <nosp@xxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 08:59:17 -0400
Hi Jeld,
When you say your computer crashes, does it reboot or give a STOP error,
if so, this might help sort out the problem
Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.
Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)
1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk - JELD
you might need to update your SiS Chipset drivers too!
2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com
3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)
4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp
--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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"jeld" <jeld@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:15601C48-D9A0-407C-8A97-CF73A97DDDB0@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
| Let me state first up I'm a novice to games. I thought I would buy a couple
| of games and I chose "Combat flight Simulator 3" and "Medal of Honour". After
| I loaded them on my computer I tried to play them. Both played through the
| movie but soon as the game goes to start they both crash the computer. After
| several frustrating hours I realized the only way they would play was to put
| them in "safe mode" Yeeech !!!!!
| A friend told me that my problem was that my computer had an itergrated
| video card which used only 64mb of the 512mb of my memory. So of I go and get
| a new video card installed and I had my RAM increased to 1Gig at the same
| time.
| When I started the games up the computer asked my to re-run the program
| because it detected a new video card so I did.
| So I'm ready to play CFS 3 but you guessed it . The computer still crashes
| on anything above safe mode. What do I need to do ???? (maybe forget about
| games)
|
| SiS 661FX-M motherboard, Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT video card
.
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