MXRaceR141
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I'm running:
Windows 7 RC 7100 [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]64 [COLOR=blue !important]Bit[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]
EVGA x58 SLI Motherboard
Intel i7 920 @ 2.6Ghz (Stock)
6GB OCZ DD3 1600 @ stock timings
BFGTech NVidia GTX275 @ Stock Clock
SATA 750GB HD, forgot brand
SB XFI Fatality Sound Card
Antec True Power 2.0 PSU @ 530 Watts, 36 Amp Max 12v1 + 12v2.
Now, with my newly upgraded mobo/cpu/ram/gpu combination, I backed everything up and reformatted to upgrade from xp to W7. Everything seemed good, but as of recently, I've been getting complete lockups.
The system isn't hogged down, i.e., installing a game + itunes + [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]internet [COLOR=blue !important]explorer[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] open. Two of the five or so times it locked up was when i was opening Ventrilo. It completely froze, unresponsive to the point that control + alt + delete was unresponsive. Waiting it out did nothing, only fix was to shut it off cold.
Other times it occured while all that was going, and while I was browsing the [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]internet[/COLOR][/COLOR]. Also while i was initiating a patch. Seemingly random times.
One possible cause, and really the only one i see that could be an issue, is that the motherboard has an 8 pin EPS connector, and my Antec PSU only has a 4 pin ATX connector. Now I read up on different forums, and many people said you'd be ok with only the 4 pin unless you're a heavy overclocker. But you need to keep an eye/finger on the connector to feel it for heat.
Could this be why? Resistance in the plug through 4 pins causes a voltage drop; and possibly the motherboard shuts down/locks up via brown-out precaution?
Or does this sound like a software malfunction of some sort? Maybe caused by Itunes/Ventrilo?
Any help is greatly appreciated,
Chris.
*New Development*
I was thinking it was possibly a Ventrilo issue, come to find out it just did it to me again with only I.E. 8, iTunes, and A Game Installer running, and it occured right when the installer initiated.
Also, it almost did it again just now, iTunes locked up; cpu usage and memory usage was stable, but itunes stopped playing all together. Swapped from 5.1 speaker mode to 4.1 and back, and it reinitialized it and began playing again. Maybe this is a sound card error?
Windows 7 RC 7100 [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]64 [COLOR=blue !important]Bit[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR]
EVGA x58 SLI Motherboard
Intel i7 920 @ 2.6Ghz (Stock)
6GB OCZ DD3 1600 @ stock timings
BFGTech NVidia GTX275 @ Stock Clock
SATA 750GB HD, forgot brand
SB XFI Fatality Sound Card
Antec True Power 2.0 PSU @ 530 Watts, 36 Amp Max 12v1 + 12v2.
Now, with my newly upgraded mobo/cpu/ram/gpu combination, I backed everything up and reformatted to upgrade from xp to W7. Everything seemed good, but as of recently, I've been getting complete lockups.
The system isn't hogged down, i.e., installing a game + itunes + [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]internet [COLOR=blue !important]explorer[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] open. Two of the five or so times it locked up was when i was opening Ventrilo. It completely froze, unresponsive to the point that control + alt + delete was unresponsive. Waiting it out did nothing, only fix was to shut it off cold.
Other times it occured while all that was going, and while I was browsing the [COLOR=blue !important][COLOR=blue !important]internet[/COLOR][/COLOR]. Also while i was initiating a patch. Seemingly random times.
One possible cause, and really the only one i see that could be an issue, is that the motherboard has an 8 pin EPS connector, and my Antec PSU only has a 4 pin ATX connector. Now I read up on different forums, and many people said you'd be ok with only the 4 pin unless you're a heavy overclocker. But you need to keep an eye/finger on the connector to feel it for heat.
Could this be why? Resistance in the plug through 4 pins causes a voltage drop; and possibly the motherboard shuts down/locks up via brown-out precaution?
Or does this sound like a software malfunction of some sort? Maybe caused by Itunes/Ventrilo?
Any help is greatly appreciated,
Chris.
*New Development*
I was thinking it was possibly a Ventrilo issue, come to find out it just did it to me again with only I.E. 8, iTunes, and A Game Installer running, and it occured right when the installer initiated.
Also, it almost did it again just now, iTunes locked up; cpu usage and memory usage was stable, but itunes stopped playing all together. Swapped from 5.1 speaker mode to 4.1 and back, and it reinitialized it and began playing again. Maybe this is a sound card error?
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It sounds like you're experiencing system lockups after upgrading your components and switching from Windows XP to Windows 7. Let's address a few possible reasons for these lockups:
1. Power Supply Connection:
- The mismatch between the 8-pin EPS connector on your new motherboard and the 4-pin ATX connector on your Antec PSU could be causing stability issues. While some users suggest that using only the 4-pin connector is fine for non-overclocking scenarios, it's still possible that insufficient power delivery might lead to intermittent freezes or lockups, especially under load.
2. Software Issues:
- The symptoms you described, such as freezes during multiple simultaneous applications like Ventrilo or game installations, suggest a potential software-related problem. This could be a driver issue, a conflict between applications, or compatibility issues with the new hardware configuration.
3. Sound Card:
- The issues with iTunes playback stopping and the possible sound card error you mentioned could also be causing system instability. Changing speaker modes to reinitialize playback hints at a sound card or driver-related problem.
To troubleshoot and resolve these lockups, you can try the following steps:
- Power Supply:
- If possible, try obtaining a power supply with an 8-pin EPS connector or an adapter to ensure proper power delivery to the motherboard.
- Software Troubleshooting:
- Update all your drivers, especially for your new hardware components, including the motherboard, GPU, and sound card.
- Check for any driver conflicts or incompatible software.
- Run a system check for any errors using Windows built-in tools like Event Viewer or System File Checker (sfc /scannow).
- Sound Card:
- Ensure your sound card drivers are up to date.
- Try using the onboard audio temporarily (if available) to see if the issues persist without the dedicated sound card.
- Monitoring:
- Monitor system temperatures to ensure that overheating isn't causing the lockups.
- Use software monitoring tools to check for spikes in CPU or GPU usage before the lockups occur.
By addressing these potential issues, you should be able to diagnose and fix the instability problems you're facing with your Windows 7 system. If the issue persists, it may require further investigation into specific hardware components or software configurations.
1. Power Supply Connection:
- The mismatch between the 8-pin EPS connector on your new motherboard and the 4-pin ATX connector on your Antec PSU could be causing stability issues. While some users suggest that using only the 4-pin connector is fine for non-overclocking scenarios, it's still possible that insufficient power delivery might lead to intermittent freezes or lockups, especially under load.
2. Software Issues:
- The symptoms you described, such as freezes during multiple simultaneous applications like Ventrilo or game installations, suggest a potential software-related problem. This could be a driver issue, a conflict between applications, or compatibility issues with the new hardware configuration.
3. Sound Card:
- The issues with iTunes playback stopping and the possible sound card error you mentioned could also be causing system instability. Changing speaker modes to reinitialize playback hints at a sound card or driver-related problem.
To troubleshoot and resolve these lockups, you can try the following steps:
- Power Supply:
- If possible, try obtaining a power supply with an 8-pin EPS connector or an adapter to ensure proper power delivery to the motherboard.
- Software Troubleshooting:
- Update all your drivers, especially for your new hardware components, including the motherboard, GPU, and sound card.
- Check for any driver conflicts or incompatible software.
- Run a system check for any errors using Windows built-in tools like Event Viewer or System File Checker (sfc /scannow).
- Sound Card:
- Ensure your sound card drivers are up to date.
- Try using the onboard audio temporarily (if available) to see if the issues persist without the dedicated sound card.
- Monitoring:
- Monitor system temperatures to ensure that overheating isn't causing the lockups.
- Use software monitoring tools to check for spikes in CPU or GPU usage before the lockups occur.
By addressing these potential issues, you should be able to diagnose and fix the instability problems you're facing with your Windows 7 system. If the issue persists, it may require further investigation into specific hardware components or software configurations.
