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Haly · 31-05-2007, 11:43

This will sound weird but have you tested the HD?
I had a very similar problem for ages, changed the memory and the PSU. Turned out to be the HD on the way out even though it was meant to be brand new and worked fine (According to the ex admittedly).

If not I'd go with trying out a different PSU, just thought I'd throw out a random thing that happened to me

Zirax · 31-05-2007, 11:52

I would think that after all the crashes before, your install of xp is probably trashed.

Are you running a raid? Just incase it is raid drivers. I have just had the same thing happening on my server when running a raid 1 array after reinstalling windows. For some unknown reason it decided to ignore the driver from the FDD and use its own, thereby causing all kinds of random stuff. In the end I had to reinstall windows and its running fine now. Most odd and I can think of no reason for it

Pickers · 31-05-2007, 12:14

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Originally Posted by Zirax

I would think that after all the crashes before, your install of xp is probably trashed.

Are you running a raid? Just incase it is raid drivers. I have just had the same thing happening on my server when running a raid 1 array after reinstalling windows. For some unknown reason it decided to ignore the driver from the FDD and use its own, thereby causing all kinds of random stuff. In the end I had to reinstall windows and its running fine now. Most odd and I can think of no reason for it

Back before I tested one memory stick at a time and then put them both back in (albeit swapped the slots they were in around) when they were reboots rather than freezes, I reinstalled vista twice with no change in outcome. Are you saying now that its freezes could be a different problem caused by previous reboots? I still get no recorded errors which still makes me think its hardware rather than software.

I have no RAID set up, as frankly HDD configurations scare me

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Haly, I have installed vista on a different SCSI HDD rather than the new SATA one with the same problem. At one point I was convinced it was the HDD but this fact made me think otherwise.:undecided:

Haly · 31-05-2007, 12:17

Ahh ok, I'd go with the PSU at fault then.
And Zirax is right, your xp install will be knackered, I know mine was when it was freezing all the time.

Pickers · 31-05-2007, 12:20

*cough* vista - I only stress this as I've not tried the current hardware on an XP install - this will be something to try in the future. Also afraid of reinstalling vista and it telling me the product ID key is already in use again :s

Daz · 31-05-2007, 12:22

It might be something to try now if you suspect driver foul play. Drivers for XP will be more mature than those for Vista.

My moneys on the PSU though.

semi-pro waster · 31-05-2007, 20:04

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Originally Posted by harib0

It does sound like a PSU issue, what are your PSU specs?

If it is based on the system that Pickers asked about before it is an Antec Fusion so it has a decent Antec 430w in there. But then even the best go wrong occasionally.

Mark · 31-05-2007, 20:22

Yeah, they do. I've had two Antecs die.

Might be worth checking the system monitor/health status in the BIOS.

Pickers · 01-06-2007, 11:18

Had a BSOD yesterday - but I don't think it managed to save the dump or whatever the correct terminology is - i.e I think the BSOD froze

Thanks for all the suggestions, unfortunately I've still not had chance to tinker inside as I'm using the other computer (with the PSU I'd test) to write my final assignment meaning not enough free time, nor do I want to risk crippling the computer when I have assignments to write.
May have to wait for next weekend to actually get back inside the case.

What would I be looking for in BIOS? voltages? temp in health check seems fine.

Mark · 01-06-2007, 11:32

Voltages most likely.

31-05-2007, 11:43	#21
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	This will sound weird but have you tested the HD? I had a very similar problem for ages, changed the memory and the PSU. Turned out to be the HD on the way out even though it was meant to be brand new and worked fine (According to the ex admittedly). If not I'd go with trying out a different PSU, just thought I'd throw out a random thing that happened to me __________________ Halycopter

31-05-2007, 12:17	#24
Haly Do you want to hide in my box? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 14,941	Ahh ok, I'd go with the PSU at fault then. And Zirax is right, your xp install will be knackered, I know mine was when it was freezing all the time. __________________ Halycopter

31-05-2007, 12:20	#25
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	cough vista - I only stress this as I've not tried the current hardware on an XP install - this will be something to try in the future. Also afraid of reinstalling vista and it telling me the product ID key is already in use again :s __________________ Pictures

31-05-2007, 12:22	#26
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	It might be something to try now if you suspect driver foul play. Drivers for XP will be more mature than those for Vista. My moneys on the PSU though. __________________ apt-get moo

01-06-2007, 11:18	#29
Pickers Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cornwall Posts: 2,692	Had a BSOD yesterday - but I don't think it managed to save the dump or whatever the correct terminology is - i.e I think the BSOD froze Thanks for all the suggestions, unfortunately I've still not had chance to tinker inside as I'm using the other computer (with the PSU I'd test) to write my final assignment meaning not enough free time, nor do I want to risk crippling the computer when I have assignments to write. May have to wait for next weekend to actually get back inside the case. What would I be looking for in BIOS? voltages? temp in health check seems fine. __________________ Pictures

31-05-2007, 11:52	#22
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	I would think that after all the crashes before, your install of xp is probably trashed. Are you running a raid? Just incase it is raid drivers. I have just had the same thing happening on my server when running a raid 1 array after reinstalling windows. For some unknown reason it decided to ignore the driver from the FDD and use its own, thereby causing all kinds of random stuff. In the end I had to reinstall windows and its running fine now. Most odd and I can think of no reason for it

31-05-2007, 20:22	#28
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Yeah, they do. I've had two Antecs die. Might be worth checking the system monitor/health status in the BIOS.

01-06-2007, 11:32	#30
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Voltages most likely.