p4 3.0c running probs

[cheddahboy777]

hey ive got a a p4 3.0c on an abit is7, ive got 512 ddr ram, 80gig hd, and a fx5900 nu, and ive been havin big problems lately running certain games. when i try to play ravenshield either my framerates stay in the 20s or the computer just freezes loading the level . other games like cod run fine on the computer but ive had problems with other games. i kno the cpu is running a little hot but i know it cant make games run this bad. and do u guys think it could be my psu cause its one of those cheap off brand 300w psu. it came with my old computer so i jsut used it so im probably gonna get a new one soon, but anyway can u guys help me out here cause im really gettin pissed over this thanks

[Sweeper]

What are the temps on CPU? Also, ditch the 300w el' cheapo PSU and pick up at least a Name Brand 350W or higher.

[cheddahboy777]

the temps on the cpu r in the high 40s at idle and im not sure what they are at full load cause im checkin the temps in the bios and i think im gettin a new power supply real soon thanks

[Sweeper]

High 40's at idle aren't good. What type of cooling are you using on the CPU (Stock HSF)? I'd look into a better fan. Sounds like this might be a heat related issue. Do you have nice cooling through out the case also?

[RamonGTP]

High 40's for idle is a little on the high side, but not so much so that the CPU would throttling back that much as to make the games run that slow... And the temps definatly don't justify the system freezing. I think there is something else going on there.

I would definatly upgrade that PSU, while it may or may not be part of the problem, upgrading it will definatly prevent future problems from occuring. My parents PC had a generic 350 watter on a system far less power hungry than your own and it reciently went out on them. So I gave them my Enermax 350 and got an Enermax 550 for myself

One thing i'd do if you haven't already is to make sure you have the latest video, chipset, and sound card drivers. Also make sure you have the latest patches for whatever games you're playing.

[LnxMad]

i have sonic foundry vegas and when im rendering something, after awhile, my temps get up to 120 F =( I couldnt even finish the converting. Anyone know what i should do? Will a new proccesor fix this, cause im getting a 2.8c p4 soon.

[LnxMad]

^bump

The cpu usage is at 97-99% non stop when im rendering somthing.

[thekingofpain]

Question about your IS7---it has the 12v square plug on it right?

Does your "off branded" power supply have that "P4 ready plug" and is it connected to the board???

-----> Cant tell from looking at a pic of your board but it looks like the plugs location is right next to the large main plug<----

[Shenkoa]

Hmm, how do I delete?

[thekingofpain]

Possibly PM a mod?