FYI, a not so obvious solution

[Wold]

This is not a tech support question, but rather a strange solution that I experienced.

System: AMD 900, 384 ram, ABIT KT7 motherboard, Rage 128 All in Wonder video and the SB Live sound card. NOT overclocked.

Problem: Ran great for about 1 month then started crashing to desktop, lockups, and resets only w/ 3D games or 3D rating programs such as 3DMark2000 while doc programs, 2D games, internet, etc. all workd great.

Solution: Lowered the CPU core voltage by point 03 volts DC. This solution was found after several weeks (hence my absence from beta testing) of changing memory settings, drivers, reloading all drivers, digging for driver updates, "safe" cmos settings, and MUCH hair pulling!

New motherboards often have temp, voltage, and fan monitoring capabilities. My voltage settings were correct at 1.75vDC, but the monitor showed the voltage at 1.79vDC. I lowered the CPU core voltage until I got a close (1.76vDC)output. No further troubles!

Try the normal solutions first, several times, then look for the strange.

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Commodore Wold

ICV-Drakr, Spectre HQ (Antis)

Commanding Officer, Spectre HQ

Spectre Fleet

ICQ 4669033

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[This message has been edited by Wold (edited 01-30-2001).]

[aramike]

That IS strange...