Win XP Lockups?

SteamWake · 10-08-09, 10:10 AM

That really sounds like a heat issue.

I know you said you checked and re-checked but triple check that the heatsink pad is properly seated on the cpu. Make sure all the ram and other cards are properly seated.

Sometimes things run 'normal' heat up 'normally' and when they cool down they move a little, just enough to get a faulty connection somewhere.

Also check that the PSU is up to the task

nikbear · 10-08-09, 01:36 PM

Will check again,The PSU should be up to the job,its an expensive 1000watt job,I'll get back to you and let you know if I find anything and thanks for the suggestions

,I'm baffled as to what it is

SteamWake · 10-08-09, 01:50 PM

I know that when I clean the heatsink on my CPU if it doesent get put back 'just exactly so' the machine boots starts to strap xp then quits.

and I mean just exactly so... its amazing how hard it is to get it right.

nikbear · 10-08-09, 05:07 PM

Right,it would seem to be some sort of software clash between windows defender,windows firewall(which should have been disabled,but somehow re-enabled itself) and Comodo anti-virus protection,its made a right mess of itself

SteamWake · 10-08-09, 05:11 PM

Wait a minute you said you had not made software changes.

Now your in the world of what the hell have I done to which the usual solution is reformatting.

Good luck with that.

nikbear · 10-08-09, 08:51 PM

Thats the thing,some things have re-enabled themselves without me doing a thing,bloody windows

Reece · 10-09-09, 03:08 AM

Have you monitored the CPU temperature to make sure it's not overheating? Did you use good heat transfer paste?
Seems a strange coincident that this happens now, if it's hardware I would think it's either HDD or CPU, and since the new kit I'd say the latter!

Hope the liquid hasn't weeped out!!

10-08-09, 10:10 AM	#1
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	That really sounds like a heat issue. I know you said you checked and re-checked but triple check that the heatsink pad is properly seated on the cpu. Make sure all the ram and other cards are properly seated. Sometimes things run 'normal' heat up 'normally' and when they cool down they move a little, just enough to get a faulty connection somewhere. Also check that the PSU is up to the task __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-08-09, 01:36 PM	#2
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Will check again,The PSU should be up to the job,its an expensive 1000watt job,I'll get back to you and let you know if I find anything and thanks for the suggestions,I'm baffled as to what it is __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

10-08-09, 01:50 PM	#3
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I know that when I clean the heatsink on my CPU if it doesent get put back 'just exactly so' the machine boots starts to strap xp then quits. and I mean just exactly so... its amazing how hard it is to get it right. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-08-09, 05:07 PM	#4
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Right,it would seem to be some sort of software clash between windows defender,windows firewall(which should have been disabled,but somehow re-enabled itself) and Comodo anti-virus protection,its made a right mess of itself __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

10-08-09, 05:11 PM	#5
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Wait a minute you said you had not made software changes. Now your in the world of what the hell have I done to which the usual solution is reformatting. Good luck with that. __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

10-08-09, 08:51 PM	#6
nikbear Sea Lord Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northampton,UK Posts: 1,859 Downloads: 86 Uploads: 0	Thats the thing,some things have re-enabled themselves without me doing a thing,bloody windows __________________ 'It is not surely known when the grey wolf shall come upon the seat of the gods' Ericksmal.

10-09-09, 03:08 AM	#7
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 34,746 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Have you monitored the CPU temperature to make sure it's not overheating? Did you use good heat transfer paste? Seems a strange coincident that this happens now, if it's hardware I would think it's either HDD or CPU, and since the new kit I'd say the latter! Hope the liquid hasn't weeped out!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*