Radeon 8500 - very annoying
Wednesday, June 4, 2003 by themorphium | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
Hi! I have a problem - when I play some games (not all, maybe 50% of all) the completely lock and everything I can do is to switch power off. I have Ati Radeon 8500 gpu (now old but earlier it was a monster). I know that the videocard is the cause of hang-up's. I've tried to change memory, HDD etc. (even the soundcard) but It hangs and hangs. It hangs very easy on C and C: Generals and Moto GP. Anyone will suggest something?
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #2 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:09 AM
Reply #2 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:09 AM
Have you checked your cpu temperature? C&C Generals is a graphics hog and could well be running your cpu flat out causing overheating. Check the bios to see if you have a cpu temp overheat cut-out in operation, that can stop the pc running. If the temp is running hot you'll need a bigger heatsink/fan.
themorphium
Reply #3 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:11 AM
Reply #3 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:11 AM
Thanks, Tryzub. I am using the latest drivers and everything. And it happens in almost any game, in some games more, in some games less. The only thing I can play normally are 2D games.
themorphium
Reply #4 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:13 AM
Reply #4 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:13 AM
Fuzzy Logic, I have already one really big (noisy too) cpu cooler, which spins 8000rpm. My cpu temperature normally is 35-45 celsium (intel pentium IV 1.7Ghz)... I just keep thinking that it is one really odd software problem.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #5 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:47 AM
Reply #5 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:47 AM
You mention changing memory - not having memory in slot 1 can cause problems. Just a thought.
Fuzzy Logic
Reply #6 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:56 AM
Reply #6 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:56 AM
Here's somewhere you can look for more info: http://www.rage3d.com/board/forumdisplay.php?s=9dc806157fd52bdd0dffec4b0970c84d&forumid=46
yrag2
Reply #7 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:58 AM
Reply #7 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 11:58 AM
here's an old, but good write up on the 8500 http://www.guru3d.com/review/ati/radeon8500/ ...you might want to look at your DirectX version. I've read that 9.0 can play havoc with games using a card that doesn't support it 
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Reply #1 Wednesday, June 4, 2003 10:26 AM
Hope this helps.