CTD due to ship explosion/smoke in NYGM

GT182 · 09-03-06, 10:43 AM

RW, what CPU heatsink are you using, the one that came with your CPU or another? And do you have intake and exhaust fans in your tower? Only asking because I believe you are having heat related issuses too. I still stand by what I said about the 9250. BBW, not all computer systems with the same hardware are equal. Thart goes the same for video cards. others have had his problems while others haven't. But usually it was found to be a problem with the video card. Maybe something has happened to it RW doesn't know about.

Here's an example as to what I found about my CPU. You could be having the same problem too.
I'm runnng an Intel P4 3.2E CPU and have been having bad heating issues this summer. Couldn't figure out why everything was locking up at times, games included. Went out and bought a Thermaltake heatsink and fan, cost was 19.99, just to try that approach. Worked like a charm and CPU temps are now reduced by a good 35 degrees C. BTW this heatsink has a copper pad that comes on it. Much better than the aluminum ones by far, as copper will transfer heat much better. An All copper heatsink is the best way to go. Now no more lockups on the internet or in games.

Check these out.... http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Brand.asp?Brand=1647. But go to others sites as they may be less expensive. Note too that there are replacement heatsinks for your video cards too that will help them run cooler.

I'm using a GF FX5600Ultra 256mb card. Never had lockups with burning ships but did with using high Time Compression in SHIII. Added a PCI slot exhaust fan under it and video card is now running cooler. Draws off the heat from cards fan and heatsink.

09-03-06, 10:43 AM	#6
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	RW, what CPU heatsink are you using, the one that came with your CPU or another? And do you have intake and exhaust fans in your tower? Only asking because I believe you are having heat related issuses too. I still stand by what I said about the 9250. BBW, not all computer systems with the same hardware are equal. Thart goes the same for video cards. others have had his problems while others haven't. But usually it was found to be a problem with the video card. Maybe something has happened to it RW doesn't know about. Here's an example as to what I found about my CPU. You could be having the same problem too. I'm runnng an Intel P4 3.2E CPU and have been having bad heating issues this summer. Couldn't figure out why everything was locking up at times, games included. Went out and bought a Thermaltake heatsink and fan, cost was 19.99, just to try that approach. Worked like a charm and CPU temps are now reduced by a good 35 degrees C. BTW this heatsink has a copper pad that comes on it. Much better than the aluminum ones by far, as copper will transfer heat much better. An All copper heatsink is the best way to go. Now no more lockups on the internet or in games. Check these out.... http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/Brand.asp?Brand=1647. But go to others sites as they may be less expensive. Note too that there are replacement heatsinks for your video cards too that will help them run cooler. I'm using a GF FX5600Ultra 256mb card. Never had lockups with burning ships but did with using high Time Compression in SHIII. Added a PCI slot exhaust fan under it and video card is now running cooler. Draws off the heat from cards fan and heatsink. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.