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Complete System Shut Down

March 5, 2008 1:07:04 AM from Sins of a Solar Empire ForumsSins of a Solar Empire Forums

Well this is a new one for me as I have never had this happen with any game.  I am running XP, FX60 CPU, 4Gb RAM, a ATI 1900XT card with current drivers and a up to date system.  I am running version 1.02.  The game runs great up to the point (roughly 20-30 minutes) when the entire computer just shuts off.  No warning, slowing, problems or anything.  It is unlike anything I've ever seen.  I checked the machine, blew out the heat sinks on the CPU and Video to make sure air flow is good and checked my bios settings.  All is good.  I ran Crysis for over an hour with no problem.  Does anyone have this issue?  Any solutions?  I love this game and want to play it!

Nick

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Reply #1 March 5, 2008 1:08:44 AM
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The hell? why did you post this same thread over 10 times?

Never seen this before, but crysis rules(Sorry if i'm no help =p)
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Reply #2 March 5, 2008 1:09:54 AM
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Man some kind of gremlin. I posted once. Arggg!!
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Reply #3 March 5, 2008 1:18:07 AM
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Bummer. We all can guess who I blame! Just look at the evidence:




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Reply #4 March 5, 2008 1:33:44 AM
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My guess is, power-supply gone bad or not supplying something with the correct voltage consistently. Replace it and play more SINS.   
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Reply #5 March 5, 2008 1:38:58 AM
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Multiple posting.. random shutoffs..

*sniff*

I smell virus.
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Reply #6 March 5, 2008 1:54:20 AM
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It is not a virus you smell it is more likely pony nuggets.

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Reply #7 March 5, 2008 9:31:48 AM
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My guess is, power-supply gone bad or not supplying something with the correct voltage consistently. Replace it


... a good hypothesis ... many gamers have average (or old) PS and they never consider changing it for a quality brand-name PS ... the Power Supply is a component that a lot of people take for granted and never pay attention to ...

some upgrade their video card for a more powerful one ... which stresses the old average PS ... they put a lot of money into the VC : paying more for a new PS is not in their budget ... consequence : the new VC might not be able to perform in a consistent optimal manner ...


TO the OP : change your PS for a quality brand name one (not below 450 watts) ... even if it does not solve your current problem (    ) it can only do good to your machine (if it has been installed by a competent tech) ...
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Reply #8 March 5, 2008 11:18:13 AM
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Overheating is still a possible cause as well--clearing dust off the sinks doesn't necessarily mean that there's ample airflow through the case, or that the sinks themselves are effective enough (nvidia for instance sets the stock speeds on their fans *very* low, letting the cards easily reach temperatures I'd never want my components reaching).
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