I am running Windows XP Pro on a system with the following specs:
Athlon 1Ghz
256-SDRAM
ECS K7VTA motherboard
20GB Seagate HD
Chaintech Nvidia Video card
This machine is only about a year old, and I have been having this problem for quite some time. The machine will intermittently lock up solid...no mouse movmement, keyboard, etc. Majority of the time it freezes after sitting idle for several hours, but on occassion it will freeze while doing various things (surfing, email, using Word, etc.) I have already replaced the video card and updated the drivers for it, and also re-seated the memory. I have also verified that the PSU fan and CPU fan are working (and I tried running the PC with the cover off, although I didn't blow a fan into it).
My next step was to replace the RAM, but I was wondering if anyone else had some suggestions? I have also tried reformatting and reinstalling XP (without installing any other apps) but experienced the same the problems. I know it's a very general problem so I don't expect to find an obvious answer, but anyhelpis appreciated
Thanks!
Sean
Athlon 1Ghz
256-SDRAM
ECS K7VTA motherboard
20GB Seagate HD
Chaintech Nvidia Video card
This machine is only about a year old, and I have been having this problem for quite some time. The machine will intermittently lock up solid...no mouse movmement, keyboard, etc. Majority of the time it freezes after sitting idle for several hours, but on occassion it will freeze while doing various things (surfing, email, using Word, etc.) I have already replaced the video card and updated the drivers for it, and also re-seated the memory. I have also verified that the PSU fan and CPU fan are working (and I tried running the PC with the cover off, although I didn't blow a fan into it).
My next step was to replace the RAM, but I was wondering if anyone else had some suggestions? I have also tried reformatting and reinstalling XP (without installing any other apps) but experienced the same the problems. I know it's a very general problem so I don't expect to find an obvious answer, but anyhelpis appreciated
Thanks!
Sean