[Bricklayer]

Hi all,

I've been playing in Kazham, and FFXI is either BSOD'ing (JP version) or hanging (EN version) every time I walk around in the city. I'm wondering if it is the temperature of my CPU (62 @ idle). When I run CPU test programs, such as Hot CPU Tester, the CPU heats up (to about 68), then throttles down to 14x, and sticks there until the test is over....

My computer config is below. I'll also mention that I'm running XI at 1680x1050, rendering 1680x1680. Since I'm using a 7600GT, I don't think the display settings are really the problem...

Finally, if heat is the problem, is there anything I can do to reduce the temp on my 805D, or should I get a new proc, and can anyone suggest a CPU that runs cool?

Edit: MB is ASUS P5ND2-SLI
Edit: Was able to turn off throttling in my BIOS, but I'm concerned that my proc will go over 75 degs. Wonder if my heatsink is not soundly installed, or if 805D's just run hot by nature...?

Here's my config:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/17/2007, 14:05:17
Machine name: AUTOINSTALL
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: Chinese (Regional Setting: Chinese)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 2.66GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 418MB used, 2041MB available
Windows Dir: E:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7600 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7600 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0391&SUBSYS_033D10DE&REV_A1
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8391 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 2/13/2006 21:05:00, 3960064 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 2/13/2006 21:05:00, 3642784 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-40D1-11CF-A953-372300C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0391
SubSys ID: 0x033D10DE
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_003A&SUBSYS_812A1043&REV_A1
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5864 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: No
Date and Size: 6/16/2005 14:36:06, 2323072 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 26, 25
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 26, 25
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run
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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5864 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 6/16/2005 14:36:06, 2323072 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

[Feba]

From what I know, BSOD is usually software issues, not power/heating. Power/heating usually causes the system to spontaniously reboot.

It's probably a driver or .dat issue. Can you get a friend to move you out of Kazham? You could be missing/have a corrupted .dat. Awhile ago, SE made it so missing .dats would crash FFXI, because it caused a lot of cheating at places like Aery. I don't think it would make your PC BSOD, but it's possible.

[Bricklayer]

Actually, I don't think the heat was causing the crash directly. It was causing my MB to drop the multiplier to 14x from 20x, and ramp up the FSB. Interestingly, when I disabled the throttle function, the problem went away. Though, I've been logging temps, and I'm running at almost a constant 70C, with spikes up to 76C ><

I may go pick up a 65nm P4 or something just to see if I can reduce my power consumption...

[Mhurron]

A blue screen will tell you what driver or .sys file caused the error. Write it down next time and then come back and say what it was. nv4xxxx.dll is often the problem for instance.

[Feba]

If you're running hot so often, have you tried reseating the heat sink? New thermal compound might help.