HELP! PC randomly freezing in games.

[lilGr]

Okay so if I play any game eg: Counter-Strike or Warcraft , Every 2min I my whole computer freezes for like 3-5 secs then resumes as its perfect, while its frozen I can still talk on skype, I don't know what the problem could be, here is my DxDiag Info:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/16/2008, 22:28:30
Machine name: xxx
Operating System: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (5.2, Build 3790) Service Pack 2 (3790.srv03_sp2_gdr.080813-1204)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 6000+ (2 CPUs), ~3.0GHz
Memory: 1536MB RAM
Page File: 448MB used, 3036MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.3790.3959 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0402&SUBSYS_34551458&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1152 x 864 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7516 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/2/2008 22:46:00, 8951168 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 5/2/2008 22:46:00, 8685184 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4742-11CF-B46A-5E1400C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0402
SubSys ID: 0x34551458
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0662&SUBSYS_10438290&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RTKHDA64.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5591 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: n/a
Date and Size: 8/10/2008 15:04:13, 4747776 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 31
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 31
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RTKHDA64.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5591 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 8/10/2008 15:04:13, 4747776 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\etc\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: EP2 Interrupt
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x099A, 0x610C
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: EP2 Interrupt
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x099A, 0x610C
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x10DE, 0x055E
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
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+-+ USB Human Interface Device
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC01D
| | Location: USB-PS/2 Optical Mouse
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_03&subclass_01
| | Service: HidUsb
| |
| +-+ HID-compliant mouse
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC01D
| | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| | | Service: mouhid

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x099A, 0x610C
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
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+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
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+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD

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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.3790.3959)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.3790.3959)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.3790.3959)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.3790.3959)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: TelkomDSL - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 8.8 GB
Total Space: 152.6 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3160815AS

Drive: D:
Free Space: 24.5 GB
Total Space: 114.5 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3120827AS

Drive: G:
Free Space: 2.5 GB
Total Space: 381.6 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3400620AS

Drive: Z:
Free Space: 4.7 GB
Total Space: 238.5 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD2500JD-00GBB0

 

[LFX]

have you tried a defrag?

could be numerous reasons

set the graphic settings to lowest resolution with all detail on minimum or disabled then work your way up until it hits the snag. if it still ***s out on minimum settings then atleast you know it's probably graphics related

p.s. update drivers?

 

[LazyLion]

hmm... also check your CPU or GPU temp ... as it is while running games that your temp can shoot up.

 

[lilGr]

Alright cool will defrag all my hdd's and try the gfx low to high when I get home and will report back here and I'll get the latest drivers

 

[lilGr]

hmm... also check your CPU or GPU temp ... as it is while running games that your temp can shoot up.

Is there a tool where I can moniter both of them?

 

[LFX]

http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

 

[Arthur]

I think Garyvdh is right - sounds like overheating problem with CPU and/or GPU...

 

[Nerfherder]

I had this before and it was my HDD, well the IDE cable.

It was one of those modding ones that was in a tube and not flat like normal IDE, the game would hang for a few seconds, and my system speaker would make a soft beep, then the game would carry on like nothing had happened.

I changed it back to the flat type IDE cable and never had the problem again.

 

[lilGr]

http://www.almico.com/speedfan.php

Thanks all, Will try everything when I get home form work , I must say it's a rather annoying problem

 

[Jonny Two Shoes]

CPU seems to be fine as you are still able to talk on skype. I also say update/re-install nvidia drivers and monitor the temp as well

You have an Athlon X2 dual core? Google and download a dual core hotfix for windows for the athlon cpu. The Warcraft freezing issue is very well known for dual core cpu's and the hotfix is the way to go - make sure it is for correct version of windows because I know this applies to x86 version but not sure about 64 bit. Google for issues on the x64 bit windows as well for those games.

I would for ya but at work

edit: btw Your page file is also rather largish and I have heard that this could cause issues somehow :/

 

[Kloofvreter]

On a NTFS partition defrag is useless.

 

[LazyLion]

On a NTFS partition defrag is useless.

Not completely useless...

Plus there is the Placebo effect!

 

[DjStyles]

... btw Your page file is also rather largish and I have heard that this could cause issues somehow :/

Can the page file be reduced in size and if so how do you go about doing it.

 

[Jonny Two Shoes]

In Windows XP Pro -

START/settings/control panel/System or right click on MyComputer and select Properties.

Click on Advanced tab.

Under Performance click on settings.

Click advanced tab.

You will see Virtual memory aka Page file at the bottom and if you go into there you can set the minimum and maximum page file. Not really good practice to use "system managed" option and minimum/maximum can differ depending on your needs. I would say 700meg-1400meg should be more than enough.

 

[Kloofvreter]

Can the page file be reduced in size and if so how do you go about doing it.

If you reduce the page file size, you might end up with a very active hard disk, which means your PC is slowed down even more. Anyhow, Right-click on My Computer -> Properties -> Advanced -> Performance -> Advanced -> Change...