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Grim Mine · May 04, 2011, 09:18 PM // 21:18

Hi

i have been playing guild wars for about 2 years now i have never had a problem with it un-till now. Everytime i going to play guild wars on my new pc it freezes like 5 minutes after starting but the music is still playing so i have to force off my pc

i think it is the hardare failing but im no sure. i hope you guys can help please

here is my DxDiag

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/4/2011, 22:07:02
Machine name: LEEE-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_rtm.090713-1255)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Acer
System Model: Aspire X1301
BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) II X4 630 Processor (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3838MB RAM
Page File: 1085MB used, 8508MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Thanks

Wenspire · May 04, 2011, 10:44 PM // 22:44

If it is a desktop PC, try opening the side case and dusting out the system with compressed air if you notice a large amount of dust build-up (particularly the CPU and graphics card fans. do the power supply fan as well if you can).

Ok Dont Panic · May 05, 2011, 03:53 AM // 03:53

All your drivers and software up to date?

idk much really as to why it's not working but it might help..

godis · May 05, 2011, 08:34 AM // 08:34

You said: On my new PC
Have you just change to a new PC or is this the one you been using the last 2 years in GW ?

Quaker · May 05, 2011, 02:59 PM // 14:59

The GeForce 9200 is a very low-end card. Most likely you have the graphics cranked up too high and are overheating the card. Knock the graphics settings down a bit, or better yet, get a "real" video card.

Grim Mine · May 05, 2011, 04:22 PM // 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by godis

You said: On my new PC
Have you just change to a new PC or is this the one you been using the last 2 years in GW ?

No it isn't the pc i have been playing on the last 2 years. But i have had this pc about 5 weeks and i have not been able to have one good game of guild wars without it crashing and it isn't just guild wars it is any online game i play
.

Ok Dont Panic · May 05, 2011, 05:14 PM // 17:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Mine

No it isn't the pc i have been playing on the last 2 years. But i have had this pc about 5 weeks and i have not been able to have one good game of guild wars without it crashing and it isn't just guild wars it is any online game i play
.

Then its either the game can't run on your machine and the computer needs upgrading OR its that the drivers are out of date

Tal L · May 05, 2011, 05:27 PM // 17:27

Your computer specifications are fine, you can run Guildwars on less than 1GB RAM and manage lag free. I think it rather has to do with the following:

I recommand 5 things:

1) Check no downloading program is in effect of any kind..torrents and ect...
2) Check that your antivirus views gw as a friendly program.
3) Check that your firewall views gw as a friendly program.
4) Check that gw is in a folder with extra free space, tight folder make programs move slow. Try to install on "D:" rather on "C:".
5) If step 1-4 wont work, try to remove the dat file from the computer. Go to guildwars.com site and re-download the client.

Good Luck.

Kelfer · May 05, 2011, 07:46 PM // 19:46

Disagree w. comments about update drivers.
I had massive problems w. nvidia cards after the latest batch of MS updates which first hit at around 18.04.
Swapped out both cards for ATI and have blocked all MS updates.
It got so bad that 1 system had to be re-installed and the other rescued back to XP SP1. Everything is now to XP SP3 w. basic drivers, no daft 3rd party control panels etc. Works so far ...
Nvidia and Micsodaft should put some heads together instead of banging users against walls

Grim Mine · May 05, 2011, 09:50 PM // 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelfer

Disagree w. comments about update drivers.
I had massive problems w. nvidia cards after the latest batch of MS updates which first hit at around 18.04.
Swapped out both cards for ATI and have blocked all MS updates.
It got so bad that 1 system had to be re-installed and the other rescued back to XP SP1. Everything is now to XP SP3 w. basic drivers, no daft 3rd party control panels etc. Works so far ...
Nvidia and Micsodaft should put some heads together instead of banging users against walls

Thanks you so much. This is what was wrong with my pc

im going to take the pc back and try and get my money back

then im going to buy a alienware with my saved up money

thank you so much

Kelfer · May 06, 2011, 03:54 AM // 03:54

You're welcome.
Sarcasm is the lowest form of humor, but you knew that.
Just don't use Nvidia.

Sk8tborderx · May 06, 2011, 12:02 PM // 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Mine

Thanks you so much. This is what was wrong with my pc

im going to take the pc back and try and get my money back

then im going to buy a alienware with my saved up money

thank you so much

Don't buy alienware, they are really overpriced. If you want a decent gaming PC for a good price I would recommend something like cyberpowerpc.com. You can choose exactly what you want, and it doesn't cost much more then building one yourself. I remember reading something a couple years ago that said on average you only pay 5% more then a DIY build through that company, not sure if that is still true.

Quaker · May 06, 2011, 03:26 PM // 15:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grim Mine

my new pc it freezes like 5 minutes after starting but the music is still playing so i have to force off my pc

After re-reading this, it also sounds like the old lock-up problem that some quad-core's used to have. If so, it's basically a driver conflict issue. make sure all your drivers - video, chipset, sound - and Windows, are up to date. Even then, it may take a few Windows updates to clear up.

handheadman · May 07, 2011, 04:49 AM // 04:49

You may want to run SpeedFan to make sure the GPU isn't overheating. If it is, you could try increasing the fan speed with RivaTuner or similar GPU tweaker.

majoho · May 07, 2011, 10:46 AM // 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kelfer

Disagree w. comments about update drivers.
I had massive problems w. nvidia cards after the latest batch of MS updates which first hit at around 18.04.
Swapped out both cards for ATI and have blocked all MS updates.
It got so bad that 1 system had to be re-installed and the other rescued back to XP SP1. Everything is now to XP SP3 w. basic drivers, no daft 3rd party control panels etc. Works so far ...
Nvidia and Micsodaft should put some heads together instead of banging users against walls

I'm sorry but that's just nonsense.

I bet a lot of people (probably about half of all players) are using nvidia cards without any issues.