Graphics Freeze 9800gt

[nomarfar]

I just picked up a MSI-9800gt graphics card for my build. I have the latest drivers installed, yet I still have a problem running 3d games. Sometimes, I can play a couple hours of Warcraft before it freezes and I'm forced to hard restart, and sometimes it only runs for 2 minutes before freezing. I'm just not sure what to do. Warcraft looks beautiful, but I'm not sure what I can do. Thanks in advance for any advice.

System Specs
MB : GIGABYTE GA-EP45-DS4P
CPU : Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz
Memory : G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1000
VGA : MSI GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3
PSU : PC Power & Cooling 610W
OS : Vista Business 32-Bit

[Lsdmeasap]

Performance enhance on standard in the MIT Section of your BIOS and add some MCH and ICH voltage. If you need help with all your settings please post a thread with all your specs again in the Gigabyte section and I can help

2x2GB needs some adjustments the BIOS just does not do in Auto.

Here is a template incase you do want some help with things >>>

This is Just a template I use to ask people their settings, pay no attention to the numbers in it, replace with yours

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)
Robust Graphics Booster ...............: 
CPU Clock Ratio ..........................: 
Fine CPU Clock Ratio.....................:.0
CPU Frequency ...........................: 


Clock Chip Control 
Standard Clock Control
CPU Host Clock Control..................: [Enabled] 
CPU Host Frequency (Mhz) ............: Mhz
PCI Express Frequency (Mhz) .........:Set to 100

C.I.A.2 .................................:[Disabled]


Advanced Clock Control [Press Enter]
CPU Clock Drive...........................: <<< 
PCI Express Clock Drive.................: <<< 
CPU Clock Skew (ps)....................: <<< 
MCH Clock Skew (ps)...................: <<< 


DRAM Performance Control
Performance Enhance...................: [STANDARD]
Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.).....: Disabled
(G)MCH Frequency Latch...............: [Auto]
System Memory Multiplier ..............: 
Memory Frequency (Mhz) ..............: 
DRAM Timing Selectable ................: [Manual]

Standard Timing Control
CAS Latency Time........................
tRCD .........................................
tRP'...........................................
tRAS..........................................

Advanced Timing Control
tRRD...........................................
tWTR..........................................
tWR............................................
tRFC...........................................
tRTP...........................................
Command Rate (CMD) ....................:2

Driving Strength Profiles
Driving Strength ............................

Channel A
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:<<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps

Channel B
Static tRead Value.........................:7-10
 tRD Phase0 Adjustment...................:<<< Leave for all below as well
tRD Phase1 Adjustment...................:Auto
 tRD Phase2 Adjustment .................:Auto
 tRD Phase3 Adjustment..................:Auto
Trd2rd(Different Rank)....................:Auto 
Twr2wr(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Twr2rd(Different Rank)...................:Auto 
Trd2wr(Same/Diff Rank)..................:Auto 
Dimm1 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps
Dimm2 Clock Skew Control...............:Auto  ps

Motherboard Voltage Control
Voltage Type.………... Manual
CPU
CPU Vcore….……….........................:
CPU Termination…..... 1.200V*.......: <<< Leave
CPU PLL…………………....1.500V*.......: << Please set to stock, Auto overvolts this way to much

CPU Referen.…………....0.755V*.......: <<< .64% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly 

CPU Reference2………,,0.800V*.......:<<< .67% Of Vtt (Termination above) Auto Will set this correctly 

MCH/ICH
MCH Core…………….....1.100V...........: << 
MCH Reference….…….0.800V...........; <<< Leave
MCH/DRAM Ref.…......0.900V...........: <<< Leave
ICH I/O……………….....1.550V............: <<< Leave
ICH Core…………...……1.100V............: <<< Leave

DRAM
DRAM Voltage ……....1.800V............: 
DRAM Termination .…0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel A Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave
Channel B Reference 0.900V............: <<< Leave

Advanced Settings
Limit CPUID Max. to 3.....................: [Disabled]
No-Execute Memory Protect............: [Enabled]
CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)................: [Disabled]
C2/C2E State Support....................: [Disabled]
x C4/C4E State Support..................: [Disabled]
CPU Thermal Monitor 2(TM2) ...........: [Enabled]
CPU EIST Function.........................: [Disabled]
Virtualization Technology................: [Disabled] Enabled if you use Vmware/Virtual PC

Integrated Peripherals
Legacy USB Storage Detect ..............[Disabled] *Note* Must be enabled to flash from USB

[cory]

First off, I apologize for digging up an old thread, but after searching the forums I couldn't find a more appropriate place for question. I am a new user to this forum and I am having a similar issue as stated in this thread with one exception that is not listed in the original issue. This is an ongoing issue I have been having for a while, almost 3 months now where any 3d graphics will lock my system up completely while I am running 4GB RAM (2 x 2GB DDR2 800). If I run the same 3d graphics while only 1 2GB stick is installed it works fine every time. I have put up with the 2GB of RAM on Vista for some time and it is finally time for me fix this problem, I am tired of having a sluggish machine and most of all, not being able to use what I purchased. I have not checked the BIOS so everything *should* be Factory Defaults, assuming Auto settings for the majority.

Is there any specific memory adjustments that can be made in the BIOS that will aide in how the computer handles that combination of memory so I don't have to deal with a stick of RAM sitting in its storage container starring me in the face?

[south side sammy]

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