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[knoxer]

Ok, so my problem is that when ever I'm playing a game or starting a program that uses a lot of RAM I start to here beeping... my buddyBrooklyn.:B.E.G.A:. said that it was some type of error code message. It's been going on ever since I built the PC and well I can't take it any more! I use an onboard sound card Realtek HD Audio output. It seems nice but I'm wondering if just buying a new sound card will fix my problem.. if not then I'd just be wasting like $50... so any help guys?

[Komet]

Yeah almost sounds like a bios temp limit is being hit and it's flipping the bitch.

Give us idle/load temps and specs, etc.

[knoxer]

Not to sound like a complete noob but by temp you do mean temperature right? I dunno how to record load temps but my PC normally stays around 80 degrees... sorry if it's not what you meant.

[Komet]

Time to read How To Ask A Hardware Question.

[knoxer]

*smacks head* knew I needed to post specs. Sorry about that... here... (not used to reading many forums rules.. all pretty much the same after awhile)


Processor:
AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz

RAM:
2GB DDR-SDRAM

Mobo:
ABIT AN8 32X

Sound Card:
Realtek HD Audio output

Video Card:
Radeon X1300 Series

Operating System:
Windows XP Home Edition

[Komet]

Use orthos to give us a printout of your temps as well.

[knoxer]

*sigh* I hope this is right...

[7h3 n00b m4573r]

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y15/Knoxer/temp.jpg

I cant see temp on there, aint used that prog before but my guess is you gotta click on the sensors button

[knoxer]

I cant see temp on there, aint used that prog before but my guess is you gotta click on the sensors button

Yeah when I click that it ask what I want recorded... I feel like such an idiot...

[Komet]

Fuck, I said orthos. I meant sandra.

ffs.

[7h3 n00b m4573r]

Fuck, I said orthos. I meant sandra.

Lol, that would explain a bit

[knoxer]

I do and analysis and advice right?

NVM here is what came up when I followed the instructions..

SiSoftware Sandra

System
Host Name : KNOXERS-PC
User : Knoxer
Workgroup : MSHOME

Processor
Model : AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor 3800+
Speed : 2.40GHz
Model Number : 3800 (estimated)
Performance Rating : PR4320 (estimated)
Cores per Processor : 1 Unit(s)
Threads per Core : 1 Unit(s)
Internal Data Cache : 64kB Synchronous, Write-Back, 2-way set, 64 byte line size
L2 On-board Cache : 512kB ECC Synchronous, Write-Back, 16-way set, 64 byte line size

Mainboard
Bus(es) : ISA PCI PCIe USB FireWire/1394
MP Support : 1 Processor(s)
MP APIC : No
System BIOS : Phoenix Technologies, LTD 6.00 PG
Mainboard : http://www.abit.com.tw/ AT8 32X(ATI RD580-ULI M1575)
Total Memory : 2GB DDR-SDRAM

Chipset 1
Model : Abit Computer Corp ??? (5952)
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 1000MHz (2000MHz data rate)

Chipset 2
Model : Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon 64 / Opteron HyperTransport Technology Configuration
Front Side Bus Speed : 2x 1000MHz (2000MHz data rate)
Total Memory : 2GB DDR-SDRAM
Memory Bus Speed : 2x 200MHz (400MHz data rate)

Video System
Monitor/Panel : Default Monitor
Adapter : Radeon X1600 Series
Adapter : Radeon X1600 Series Secondary

Physical Storage Devices
Removable Drive : Floppy disk drive
Hard Disk : WDC WD2500KS-00MJB0 (233GB)
Hard Disk : WDC WD740GD-00FLC0 (69GB)
CD-ROM/DVD : _NEC DVD_RW ND-3550A (CD 48X Rd, 48X Wr) (DVD 6X Rd, 6X Wr)
CD-ROM/DVD : BQ5914Q HSN387K SCSI CdRom Device (CD 32X Rd) (DVD 4X Rd)

Logical Storage Devices
Hard Disk (C:) : 69GB (2.5GB, 4% Free Space) (NTFS)
Second Disk (F:) : 233GB (157GB, 68% Free Space) (NTFS)
CD-ROM/DVD () : N/A
3.5" 1.44MB (A:) : N/A
GENERALS1 (E:) : 624MB (CDFS)

Peripherals
USB Controller/Hub : ALi PCI to USB Open Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : ALi PCI to USB Open Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : ALi PCI to USB Open Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Root Hub
USB Controller/Hub : USB Composite Device
USB Controller/Hub : USB Composite Device
USB Controller/Hub : Generic USB Hub
FireWire/1394 Controller/Hub : Texas Instruments OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Keyboard : HID Keyboard Device
Keyboard : HID Keyboard Device
Mouse : Logitech HID-compliant G5 Laser Mouse
Human Interface : HID-compliant device
Human Interface : HID-compliant device
Human Interface : HID-compliant consumer control device
Human Interface : HID-compliant device
Human Interface : HID-compliant device
Human Interface : USB Human Interface Device
Human Interface : USB Human Interface Device
Human Interface : USB Human Interface Device
Human Interface : USB Human Interface Device
Human Interface : USB Human Interface Device

Printers and Faxes
Model : Microsoft Office Document Image Writer
Model : Auto Auto Epson Stylus COLOR 660 ESC/P 2 on MATT on MATT-CFA4F3426D
Model : Auto Auto Epson Stylus COLOR 660 ESC/P 2 on LMR on MATT-CFA4F3426D

Power Management
AC Line Status : On-Line

Operating System(s)
Windows System : Microsoft Windows XP/2002 Home 5.01.2600 (Service Pack 2)

Network Services
Adapter : Linksys Wireless-G PCI Adapter

Performance Tips
Warning 100 : Large memory sizes should be made of Registered/Buffered memory.
Tip 2546 : Large memory modules should be ECC/Parity.
Notice 5901 : CD 1x= 150kB/s; Exercise caution when comparing measured versus published ratings.
Notice 5902 : DVD 1x= 11.08Mbps Exercise caution when comparing measured versus published ratings.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.

[stabhappy]

Browse around sandra till you find temperatures ffs

[Komet]

Tools>Environment Monitor then keep hitting next until it pops up. I was at school all day yesterday getting our alpha done, otherwise I would have told you earlier.

[knoxer]

kk, Will do, thanks for helping out so far... I know a lot of people that would give up and leave.