Neverending

[legacy-Heavy_petting]

I hope someone has the patience to read and help me.

My PC is just under 3 weeks old. Until last Friday I had Unreal 2K3 installed, and the UT2K4 demo, those were the only games installed. The day the full version of UT2K4 was released I purchased, installed, and my problems began.

System is Athlon 3000, 512DDR, 5600XT 256mb (I know!) and on board 5.1 sound.

The demo ran OK, crashed once or twice but I didnt worry to much as it was a demo. The full version kept crashing to desktop or rebooting during 1 player or multiplayer. I posted my problem here and was advised to get latest drivers (done) if no sucess was probably a RAM or soundcard issue.

Today I have had another 512DRR installed, total now 1Gig, and also an audiology 2. Also, had the PC formated and a clean install of everything.The problem continues. Ive tweaked all the in game sound and graphic settings with no success, still re-boot or go to desktop. And now the same thing is happening in 2K3 and a Far Cry demo ive just installed.

Does anyone know what is happening. I dont think its a temperature thing, the PC reboots straightaway, it doesnt feel hot...ever.

What is going on ?

[legacy-caMio]

What type of PSU (power supply unit) do you have?... If you have a 300 you might want to get a 400, or 450.. That graphics card of yours might take up more power then your PSU can dish out.

[legacy-Heavy_petting]

thanks for the response, is there anyway I can find out my PSU size without opening the PC up ?

[legacy-Inzo]

Welcome to our ATI / Ut Nightmare.

Your problems sound like our problems. Why not join our communal ***** session over here -------> (http://www.ataricommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=358763&perpage=30)

[legacy-caMio]

No I think the only way to know is by opening it up and looking at the label on your PSU, sorry.

[legacy-Jimmerz28]

Make sure your RAM is the correct compatability with your motherboard. I was having issues with my computer restarting and such. I had (2) 512 DDR 400, and my motherboard supported DDR 400, but only 1 stick (which you had to read the manual to find). I'd recommend going to www.kingston.com selecting your motherboard and seeing if you have the correct type and supported amount. It may or may not be your RAM, but its a quick way to check. Hope that helps. Best of luck.