Constant freezing in games using Geforce 7600GT

[Matts0344]

I'm having a major problem with my PC, its been like this for 3 months, since I built it, but I've just been avoiding playing 3d games on it (the main reason it was built) but since vacation is coming up and I won't need it for school I decided it was finally time to do something about it.

Every 3d game I play freezes about 5 minutes into it. (sound usually loops) It will unfreeze a couple of times and then eventually it will freeze again and then I will just need to restart.

My PC:

Core 2 Duo E6400 (no overclock)
Gigabyte DS3 w/ latest BIOS
2GB Corsair dual channel 800MHz
EVGA 7600GT (no overclock)
Antec Smart Power 2.0 500 watt (19A rating on 12v)
DVD-RW drive
Seagate SATA 7200.10 320GB
using built in sound.

I have the most recenet DirectX and Nvidia drivers.
I have tried reinstalling Windows, way underclocking my card. all different types of games.
The computer never has a problem outside of 3d apps.

I have read topics of people having the same problem with this card.

Thinking about swapping the 7600GT for a 8600GTS. Rather than RMA the 7600GT, then being stuck with no computer for weeks. Is this a decent upgrade for $190 anyway?

 

[ch33zw1z]

Possible heat issue? what case/cooling setup are you using?

 

[oynaz]

Your video card is obviously defective. RMA it.

 

[corfe83]

This doesn't apply to the OP since his video card is PCI express, but for future people who find this post and are having similar problems, if your video card is AGP, you may have forgotten to plug in the video card's extra molex power cable. I say this, because I used to have a similar problem with my Geforce 6600 GT AGP (it wasn't a lockup, but essentially after only a little bit of gameplay, my monitor would go blank until I hit "reset").

 

[Boyo]

Originally posted by: oynaz
Your video card is obviously defective. RMA it.

:thumbsup:

 

[Mem]

Sounds defective to me,FYI I had same problem with my factory overclocked 7800GT(lockups,sound loops etc..),however I reduced the overclock to near 7800GT speed and its has been solid since,can't be bothered to replace it since I'm upgrading in a few weeks time anyway.