pc locks-up during gaming

[tkdchris]

is 56c normal for hardrive temperature, it seems a little high?

 

[TheLiberalTruth]

I haven't tried playing UT2003 with lower settings because I have been running the game (and many others) with no problems for the past 2 years. The only changes I have made the the system is when I updated the video card for a 9800 pro a week after I got the machine (the one in it was gash), and added 512mb ram which I've had to take out due to a fault on Memtest86, unfortunataly this wan't causing my fault.

I will take your advice and see if i can borrow a PSU and GFX card.

Any recommedations for a PSU and Video Card if I need new?

Fortron 450W PSU Good brand, good power on 12V rails, positive reviews, less than $60 with shipping.
HIS Radeon x1600Pro Has the IceQ cooler, significantly faster than what you currently have, around $115 with shipping after rebate.

 

[TheLiberalTruth]

is 56c normal for hardrive temperature, it seems a little high?

Try pointing a fan on it. I doubt that's your problem, though.

 

[tkdchris]

Looks like it was the PSU, I got a new 550W PSU and a hard drive cooling fan to be on the safe side.

Many thanks for all your help