For a while now, I have been having a problem with my computer crashing on me, not in blue screens, but in hard lockups. I have tried everything i can think of to figure out what the problem is, but i just cant figure it out. I have tried 3 different processors (Duron 800, Athlon XP1600+, and Athlon XP2000+) recently, all with the same problem. I have tried my hard drive in and out of RAID, to no avail. I have tried both of my RAM sticks together, and each one individually (2-256MB PC133), all 3 ways with the same results, but i havent gotten a chance to try somebody elses RAM yet. I havent tried a different video card, but I have tried several different Detonator drivers to try and fix it, as well as updated VIA 4-in-1 drivers for my motherboard. My processor stays under 45C when at full load also (currently using XP2000+), so overheating isnt an issue. My main thought, is that I have a bad power supply, which wouldnt surprise me after hearing some of the crap that happens with bad supplies. I have a generic 400W that I paid $27 for, which was never on the AMD recommended list for any processor (this was before i understood the value of a good PSU). I understand that without being here to try personally, this sort of thing is difficult to troubleshoot, but any thoughts on the matter would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Iwill KK266-R motherboard (BIOS updated to support XP processors)
Athlon XP2000+ (also used Duron 800 and XP1600+ with same issues)
2-256MB Crucial PC133 RAM
2 maxtor 40GB hard drives
Leadtek GeForce4 MX 440 64MB AGP
sound blaster live platinum 5.1
SK6 heatsink with delta 38
generic 400W PSU
Thank you
Iwill KK266-R motherboard (BIOS updated to support XP processors)
Athlon XP2000+ (also used Duron 800 and XP1600+ with same issues)
2-256MB Crucial PC133 RAM
2 maxtor 40GB hard drives
Leadtek GeForce4 MX 440 64MB AGP
sound blaster live platinum 5.1
SK6 heatsink with delta 38
generic 400W PSU