Ok, here's the deal:
Recently (a few weeks ago) my computer started stalling on me during games. I formatted, have reinstalled most everything, and it's still doing the same thing. The freezing goes like this: Game usually loads fine, but anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes in, the video either freeze-frames, or goes white/black. Sound still works, ctr-alt-del works, and it seems like everything is running fine...except the video is frozen.
The comp has also been known to stall during movie playback (avi's and such).
I'm thinking it has something to do with either my video drivers or dx8. Anyone have any input/similar experiences they'd like to share?
Here are the system specs, btw:
1ghz Tbird
MSI K7T Pro2a w/ Via 4.29 4in1's installed
384mb 133mhz RAM
WD Expert 27gig dma66 HDD
Creative Labs GeForce 2 GTS (32mb) w/det. 6.31 drivers and dx8
SB Live! w/ latest drivers
Etherlink Card (3com Etherlink XL)
DVD Decoder Card
Mitsumi CD-Rom, Creative DVD, and Creative CD-RW
Floppy Drive o' L33tn3ss
The system worked fine as is (6.31 det's, etc.) for a few months, so I'm feeling that the problem is software related (which is what brought dx8 to mind). Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance
Recently (a few weeks ago) my computer started stalling on me during games. I formatted, have reinstalled most everything, and it's still doing the same thing. The freezing goes like this: Game usually loads fine, but anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes in, the video either freeze-frames, or goes white/black. Sound still works, ctr-alt-del works, and it seems like everything is running fine...except the video is frozen.
The comp has also been known to stall during movie playback (avi's and such).
I'm thinking it has something to do with either my video drivers or dx8. Anyone have any input/similar experiences they'd like to share?
Here are the system specs, btw:
1ghz Tbird
MSI K7T Pro2a w/ Via 4.29 4in1's installed
384mb 133mhz RAM
WD Expert 27gig dma66 HDD
Creative Labs GeForce 2 GTS (32mb) w/det. 6.31 drivers and dx8
SB Live! w/ latest drivers
Etherlink Card (3com Etherlink XL)
DVD Decoder Card
Mitsumi CD-Rom, Creative DVD, and Creative CD-RW
Floppy Drive o' L33tn3ss
The system worked fine as is (6.31 det's, etc.) for a few months, so I'm feeling that the problem is software related (which is what brought dx8 to mind). Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance