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mairsey · Apr 10, 2006, 12:21 PM // 12:21

I am using nividia graphics card. when i play the game would freeze no error messages come up. i have tried different drivers but it still freezes what could be the problem?

i have attached my system specs
Thanks

System Information
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Time of this report: 4/3/2006, 16:41:35
Machine name: STEVEN-R5QKDFB7
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO., LTD
System Model: MS-7125
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 334MB used, 2124MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

I have a nividia 6600 GT series graphics card

Cygnus_Zero · Apr 10, 2006, 02:35 PM // 14:35

I swear I have almost the exact specs as you from top to bottom although I have XP Pro and the 6800 videocard, and I have this same problem. It freezes up on me sometimes. Either just during the game whenever, or mosre often when I try to log out. I locks up on me when I try to log out 1 out of 3 times.

I used to have 2 gigs of RAM but took out 1 gig because I was having a ton of graphical problems. Mostly artifacts.

This game ran better on my machine before I upgraded it a month ago. I used to have a 1.2 proc, 512 ram and the 5200 card. It runs worse on a much powerful machine. After a while I get horrible slow down, mostly when im in towns. It really stinks. IVe even considered switching to another MMO because I have been burned by this crashing so many times over the last month. Ive dissapeared from teams in the middle of a mission or PvP. It always comes at the worst times and I dont even hardly play the game anymore because of it.

Lerxst_of_Syrinx · Apr 10, 2006, 02:39 PM // 14:39

Does it happen to other games? If so, has this always happened?
Has GW always done this?
Is the interior of your PC clean? Full of dust?

Lerxst_of_Syrinx · Apr 10, 2006, 02:41 PM // 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus_Zero

I swear I have almost the exact specs as you from top to bottom although I have XP Pro and the 6800 videocard, and I have this same problem. It freezes up on me sometimes. Either just during the game whenever, or mosre often when I try to log out. I locks up on me when I try to log out 1 out of 3 times.

I used to have 2 gigs of RAM but took out 1 gig because I was having a ton of graphical problems. Mostly artifacts.

This game ran better on my machine before I upgraded it a month ago. I used to have a 1.2 proc, 512 ram and the 5200 card. It runs worse on a much powerful machine. After a while I get horrible slow down, mostly when im in towns. It really stinks. IVe even considered switching to another MMO because I have been burned by this crashing so many times over the last month. Ive dissapeared from teams in the middle of a mission or PvP. It always comes at the worst times and I dont even hardly play the game anymore because of it.

Did you upgrade your power supply when you upgraded everything else?

More than likely your power supply can't handle the power required for your new components.

Blade Rez · Apr 10, 2006, 04:54 PM // 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cygnus_Zero

I swear I have almost the exact specs as you from top to bottom although I have XP Pro and the 6800 videocard, and I have this same problem. It freezes up on me sometimes. Either just during the game whenever, or mosre often when I try to log out. I locks up on me when I try to log out 1 out of 3 times.

I used to have 2 gigs of RAM but took out 1 gig because I was having a ton of graphical problems. Mostly artifacts.

This game ran better on my machine before I upgraded it a month ago. I used to have a 1.2 proc, 512 ram and the 5200 card. It runs worse on a much powerful machine. After a while I get horrible slow down, mostly when im in towns. It really stinks. IVe even considered switching to another MMO because I have been burned by this crashing so many times over the last month. Ive dissapeared from teams in the middle of a mission or PvP. It always comes at the worst times and I dont even hardly play the game anymore because of it.

Ok, now there are 2 things I can think of. Let's get the odd thing out of the way. First, is that the stick of RAM could've been corrupt or possibly blocking airflow. (Highly Unlikely) The second thing is that you might have a problem with your powersupply, as this would cover the horrible slow down etc etc. Also try turning off vSync if it's on.

Look at my thread here-http://www.guildwarsguru.com/forum/showthread.php?t=3006447

Tachyon · Apr 10, 2006, 05:30 PM // 17:30

Could it be the old favourite, your graphics card is overheating? I had a 6600GT go tits-up on me because the fan decided to come loose from it's spindle and was not working to cool the card.

Blade Rez · Apr 10, 2006, 05:41 PM // 17:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Azagoth

Could it be the old favourite, your graphics card is overheating? I had a 6600GT go tits-up on me because the fan decided to come loose from it's spindle and was not working to cool the card.

That's why I made my thread

mairsey · Apr 10, 2006, 06:27 PM // 18:27

No i dont think it is overheating as the fan is working properly i really dont know whats wrong i am very confused

0siris · Apr 11, 2006, 12:30 AM // 00:30

Just to make sure it is not an overheating problem. Download Coolbits and check. Scroll down that page and hit "I agree" to download the file. It is a registry key so go ahead and add it once you extract it.

What this will do is add 2 extra options in your vid card advanced settings. Temperature settings and Clock frequency settings. Click on temperature settings to see how hot your card is running...

here is a screenshot of what you are looking for.

That screenshot was taken with guild wars running for about an hour. If you are experiencing temperatures much higher than this while playing guild wars it is possible that you need to break the case open, buy a can of compressed air and do some cleaning. Most people dont realize the effects dust can have on a computers performance.

blackpawn · Apr 11, 2006, 08:15 PM // 20:15

the whole system freezes or just guild wars stops responding? if it's the whole system then here's another vote for overheating.