digitalpencil
Programmer
Hi,
i've got an XP box used for playing games that keeps crashing after 5-10 mins playing any game. All other activities are fine which makes me think that it's either the graphics card or something software based like the direct x engine.
The problem i'm having is that when it crashes, it completely crashes. I can't bring up task manager so I can't diagnose the problem. I've opened it up and its covered in dust, especially the graphics card, so I'm cleaning it out with compressed air, see if that helps.
I've tried uninstalling all games and reinstalling one but that hasn't alleviated the problem.
If anyone has any ideas on how I can figure out what's gone wrong with it, i'd be really appreciative for the advice.
Thanks
i've got an XP box used for playing games that keeps crashing after 5-10 mins playing any game. All other activities are fine which makes me think that it's either the graphics card or something software based like the direct x engine.
The problem i'm having is that when it crashes, it completely crashes. I can't bring up task manager so I can't diagnose the problem. I've opened it up and its covered in dust, especially the graphics card, so I'm cleaning it out with compressed air, see if that helps.
I've tried uninstalling all games and reinstalling one but that hasn't alleviated the problem.
If anyone has any ideas on how I can figure out what's gone wrong with it, i'd be really appreciative for the advice.
Thanks