| Sound .dll or Graphics .dll (Random Guess) [message #240688] |
Mon, 22 January 2007 20:35  |
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Ryu
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Alright..
Iv'e posted on steampowered.com forums for help on this, No help was available. I thought I take a random luck shot in this topic. 
When I got my ATi Radeon X550, It handled Counter Strike: Source fine.
After a few weeks, On the pacific map cs_office CS: S Just started randomly crashing my pc. Nothing I could do, CTRL + ALT + DEl = Memory crash (Something like that) The screen froze on Counter Strike: Source and the last sound that was played was repeatedly played, So if the last sound was a bang from a nade, all you would hear was "bang bang bang bang bang" noises.
After a few days of trying to find out what the problem was, I joined a de_dust2 server, After that map finished, It was loading cs_office, CS: S Crashed to my desktop and showed me a error message.
I logged into steampowered.com and searched the error message I got. on there FAQ a list of "Graphics card error solutions" and "Sound card error solutions" where listed.
After reading a few, Because I didn't close that error message, My whole pc crashed, So I had to restart by the button on my pc obviously losing the FAQ page. 
My pc specs are
AMD Athlon 64 Processor
3200+
994MHz 512MB of RAM.
M$ Windows XP SP2 Version 2002.
I hope anyone can help me fix my problem, Thanks in advance for any help provided. 
EDIT: Iv'e tryed uninstalling CS: S completely, and reinstalling, No luck. 
Also, After a few weeks, When it's on one map, Then loads up cs_office, I don't crash to my desktop, But after 30 secs into that map, My pc just crashes.
Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.
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| Re: Sound .dll or Graphics .dll (Random Guess) [message #240865 is a reply to message #240688] |
Tue, 23 January 2007 20:30  |
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Dave Anderson
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3200+
994MHz 512MB of RAM.
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First off, could you explain what the 944MHz is too? Secondly, it can be a few things. Here are some troubleshooting hints:
Your video card is overheating
When a video card overheats it can cause a variety of problems which can include on-screen artifacts, screen freezing, frame spikes and system failure. Some video cards and motherboards have built in temperature control that will shutdown your computer (sometimes in a crashing manner) if it reaches a high enough temperature. If you have overclocked your video card, it is possible you are burning out the GPU. A video card can only do so much and when you overclock a GPU, you are shortening its life span.
Sound Card problems
Doubt it.
Processor overheating
A processor that overheats will most likely cause similar problems as described if a video card were overheating. Usually motherboards have built in temperature control that will not allow your computer to run if your CPU reaches a certain temperature.
Low Memory
If you run out of Random Access Memory programs will crash to free up memory. All you can do is buy more or run less programs. Lowering your graphics will also free more memory as lower graphics don't require more memory to store such as high quality renders, textures, and so on.
Overclocking
Don't. Its not worth it.
David Anderson
Founder, Software Consultant
DCOM Productions
Microsoft Partner (MSP)
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| Re: Sound .dll or Graphics .dll (Random Guess) [message #240872 is a reply to message #240688] |
Tue, 23 January 2007 22:37 |
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Dave Anderson
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When I go to bed I turn my pc off. So over Heating isn't possible (I think).
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So very wrong. Any hardware component in a computer can reach remarkably high temperatures in just a few seconds of operation. Some processors, mine as an example, goes from room temperature (off) to ~125F in about 10 seconds or less. Overheating is one cause of hardware problems that a lot of computer newbies (not directed at you) are completely oblivious to.
David Anderson
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DCOM Productions
Microsoft Partner (MSP)
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| Re: Sound .dll or Graphics .dll (Random Guess) [message #240875 is a reply to message #240688] |
Tue, 23 January 2007 22:53 |
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Dave Anderson
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I suggest you take a look inside your computer tower and make sure all your hardware is plugged in all the way and that your video card, RAM, and any other card peripherals are seated in the buses correctly.
Other than that, I just suggest you keep an eye on your hardware temperatures and anything else that may be suspicious to the problem.
One last thing, make sure you have enough power to power all your hardware and that your PSU has reliable voltage ratings. Check into your video card and see what the minimum voltage requirements are and check to make sure your PSU is up to the challenge.
David Anderson
Founder, Software Consultant
DCOM Productions
Microsoft Partner (MSP)
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| Re: Sound .dll or Graphics .dll (Random Guess) [message #240876 is a reply to message #240875] |
Tue, 23 January 2007 22:56 |
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Ryu
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| Dave Anderson wrote on Tue, 23 January 2007 23:53 |
I suggest you take a look inside your computer tower and make sure all your hardware is plugged in all the way and that your video card, RAM, and any other card peripherals are seated in the buses correctly.
Other than that, I just suggest you keep an eye on your hardware temperatures and anything else that may be suspicious to the problem.
One last thing, make sure you have enough power to power all your hardware and that your PSU has reliable voltage ratings. Check into your video card and see what the minimum voltage requirements are and check to make sure your PSU is up to the challenge.
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Okay you lost me at PSU. Lol
When i have some sleep, I'll check tomorrow, Also I think it's time I cleaned my fans.
Presence is a curious thing, if you think you need to prove it... you probably never had it in the first place.
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| Re: Sound .dll or Graphics .dll (Random Guess) [message #241678 is a reply to message #240688] |
Sat, 27 January 2007 20:37 |
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Tankkiller
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when you play any modern game you take proccer, video card memory more power which means more heat, than you lets say browese, because it requires less processer, means less heat.
To get best heat proforance buy IE chip heat sinks. Get Newer or more tower, prosscer, or video card fans (clean them if filthy)
BYE, BYE FLAME TANK!!!
[Updated on: Sat, 27 January 2007 20:40] Report message to a moderator |
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