HELP) Problem with freezing/massive slowdown

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haehaedori

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I've built my first computer ever a few months ago and it was working fine for a good month or so.
However, after a month, it started to slow down randomly and completely freeze up by the end. It came to a point where I had to reinstall the windows which did solve the problem, but only for another month. The problem repeated itself again and again.

My spec is

Hard drive - Seagate Barracuda 7200
CD-ROM - SAMSUNG 18X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S183L - OEM
Processor - Intel Core 2 Duo E6300
Motherboard - ASUS P5B-E LGA
Graphic Card - GeForce 8800GTS 640MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Power Supply - Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply - Retail
RAM - Kingston 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 (x2)

I've searched the forum for a good hour or so and still couldn't figure out a clear problem.

I need you guys' help!
 
I'd try using Asus Probe, (should be on the CD that came with your board) to see what your voltages are at.
Then check your memory with Memtest86+.
 
I'm suprised that your power supply only has 12v @ 18a!!
People said my 380w with 12v @ 27a was weak....

I really recommend shopping for a new powersupply.
 
TopGun said:
I'm suprised that your power supply only has 12v @ 18a!!
People said my 380w with 12v @ 27a was weak....

I really recommend shopping for a new powersupply.
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If it only has 1 12v rail with 18 amps, then that is probably the reason why it is freezing. You should have 1 12v rail with around at least 26 amps for that card I believe.
 
Gabriel said:
If it only has 1 12v rail with 18 amps, then that is probably the reason why it is freezing. You should have 1 12v rail with around at least 26 amps for that card I believe.
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so what suppliers are there to recommend that meets those specifications?
I'm not too familiar with all the amp and voltage talk yet..
 
The Thermaltake TR2 line are exceedingly weak. As a general rule, with Thermaltake if it's not a Toughpower the old addage still applies -- friends don't let friend buy Thermaltake. ;)
 
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