my p4 3.2ghz computer keeps crashing when half through playing games on it why?
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chk ur graphic card especially the 3d support , go \n( start==run==type dxdiag , ok) then chk ur pc totaly
936973
Sounds like your processor is over heating...that will definitely shut down your computer.
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I would say that you most likely have a bad CPU.  You've eliminated all other potental reasons except for the power supply.\n\nDo a quick check of the power supply, but I'd almost put money on a shot CPU.
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You need to enable Advanced Power Management in the bios setup. \nTry the link below for details.
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actually.. you need not..\nfirst check whether you have inserted your ram correctly in the right position..\nif the problem is not solved replace your ram
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Try a different power supply and see if you still get the problem.. \n\nAlso check your memory (ram). There are some programs to do that the first one that comes to my mind is memtest86 http://www.memtest86.com/\n\n\ngood luck!
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Your problem is probably either a stick of RAM has gone bad (especially if it's the only stick you have), or it needs to be reseated (pressed down on both ends), or your motherboard's battery has failed, which is the most likely, given the age of the computer.
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Random reboots/crashes/freezes could be due to several reasons,  including RAM, hardware issues, etc., but rather than waste everyone's time playing "20 question" type guessing games, just do the following and post back with the info so that we can narrow it down some.\n\nGo to control panel/ system / advanced Tab/ startup and recovery box/ settings button/ sytem failure  and uncheck  "restart on system failure" ( take the check out of automatically restart box )   ,   and check the Write a system event, and the Admin alert boxes (check "send admin alert").     This will force a BSOD on the next crash (freezes/restarts =  crashing) that posts the Stop Error Code.     On the next crash write down the exact Stop Error Code and post that exact error  here back on this thread.  \n Also go to your device manager (devmgmt.msc) and check the properties  and look for anything suspicious and check that the settings are where they should be.  \n      \n  Check\n\n1.  Overheating(Open the case and check to see how much dust has collected inside it, and  if there is alot of dust get a can of compressed air and blow the dust out and clean out all dust bunnies, etc. on the heatsink/;fan combo,etc.; and be sure all the fans are spinning and properly functioning )  \n\n2.   Poor power supply   (weak power supply or noisey / dirty electricity) \n\n3.  Bad driver or drivers not updated,  or a device conflict.   Pull the connectors and push them back on. Reseat all of the cards. RightClick - my comp/properties/select the hardware tab/click device manager/see if there are any "!" next to anything.   Try updating the drivers from the manufacturers' websites.\n\n\n4.    Not enough memory or bad Ram.   Missmatched ram or a bad stick of ram  will cause this also.       (Run Memtest86: = http://www.memtest.org and  \n  FREE RAM Diagnostic Tool. -  CST Inc.s DOS based DocMemory  =  http://bucarotechelp.com/computers/default.asp )   .\nYou might need to add more Ram.\n\n5.   Could be  IRQ conflict  \n\n6.  Perhaps the CMOS battery on the motherboard is going bad and needs to be  replaced. Check it to be sure.\nAlso check your pc clock's time and day, to be sure it is set correctly. \n\n7.   Hard drive could be failing.       \n\n8    Right click desktop/properties/screen saver/Power/Hibernate tab ,and make sure  hibernation is not enabled, and cleann out your   Cache & Cookies & Temporary Internet Files and Folder: = http://www.coloarts.state.co.us/cleanFiles.asp\n\n9.   Make sure you have updated all programs and hadrdware.\n\n10.   Motheboard short (loose screw, misplaced mounting standoff ,  etc.) ?\n\n (Note: Will it boot into   Safe Mode?  Hit F8 or F5  right after the BIOS screen to get boot options.  Does it also happen in safe mode?)
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well incresing the memory space helps, but with the use of celeron D, it does not heavily support and is not good for games. its computing power is not enough to support heavy games. as a solution try using amd athlon 64 or and intel processor. increasing the ram also helps
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sounds like an overheating problem.....when you changed the processor did you use the old heatsink/fan? is the fan working properly? try changing the heatsink/fan and use a good heat transfer paste like artic silver 5
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Maybe you have been installed some video card drivers lately? Try System Restore.
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As previouse answer says, most likely a fan problem.  This could either be a faulty fan, or more seriously, a faulty, overheating chip; either the main CPU or the Graphics chip.\n\nThis could be because your room has suddenly become warmer, or you have started using a more computationally intensive set of software.  If niether of these is the case; beware.  There is an increased likelyhood of crashes, if your PC is overheating under steady state conditions.
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I had the same problem. Is was an electrical surge from my power source. Caused by  the fan motor in the processor. I had the motor replaced and it is back to normal.
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This could be a heat problem.  May one of the internal fans has stopped working, mainly the cpu fan.  If it was memory, you would get weird errors all the time.
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May be problem with more heat in CPU or some problem with your RAM. U can fix extra fan or check yr RAM. It may be problem with one of your software. Virus or spyware is the most common things for it.
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Contact your computer technician because if the RAM is excess the OS will be crash.
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I would strongly recommend you replace it with a Pentium M740 or M750. I don't know if the Mainboard also support the M760 and M770. But i'm pretty sure you cannot replace it with a P4.