Computer Issues

[sniperelite7]

This started about 3 days ago when i tried to reinstall Act of War.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v376/raptor100/Error.jpg

I don't know whats wrong. It happens off and on. But becomes severe when I start playing games.

[Camel]

:rockbrow: Can you post up your PC stats??

Also, type of graphics card you use, and which drivers?? (it appears to be some sort of video RAM problem)

[sniperelite7]

Dell DIMENSION 8300

Intel(R)

Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz

2.79 GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM

Video Card: Radeon 9800 SERIES

[MaXiMuZZZ]

Have you overclocked your Video Card?

Open up the case (when the PC is off, obviously) and check if it's properly fit in it's port.

[sniperelite7]

I'll check this after noon. It has been moved around alot. And no I have not overclocked it. Also I just realized that the problem does not show up when I am viewing an internet page, but it is still there if I minimize the window. THe same goes for stuff like windows media player.

[MaXiMuZZZ]

I've had that problem before, it was a Pci card not being tucked in properly, so check them all, not just your GC. ;)

[sniperelite7]

Well I checked my graphics card put it back in, I even blew all the dust out. Still have the problem.....I am going to open it up again. Is there anything else I should know about this problem?

edit

I think it is fixed. I made sure all the Cards where snug and in place. But when I started the computer, the boot screen had the problem. but when i logged onto my account it appears that it is gone......damn I hate this computer. It seems fixed but....

[M2M]

Well I checked my graphics card put it back in, I even blew all the dust out. Still have the problem.....I am going to open it up again. Is there anything else I should know about this problem?

edit

I think it is fixed. I made sure all the Cards where snug and in place. But when I started the computer, the boot screen had the problem. but when i logged onto my account it appears that it is gone......damn I hate this computer. It seems fixed but....

tip: never EVER go for a dell...

open up your comp, see what's inside, if you see a lot of dust, clean it out (no swiffer!), start up the comp after the cleaning is done (case open) and check if all the fan's are running.

if they are and the problem is not solved, contact dell or something. If the fans are not running, contact dell or buy a 3rd party (e.g. zalman) graphic card cooler