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It seems like a bad request for help, because I'll probably have no one sure-fire answer, but I'll post my problem anyway.
Recently, I went to go move around some cables in my case to help with cooling, and afterwards my computer did not boot up what-so-ever. I ended up completely rewiring with no luck, until I eventually kept redoing the power connections to the motherboard and resetting CMOS. It booted up and kept resetting itself like there was a loose connection. Eventually I got it to stabilize with little error, although it seems that if I ever have to go into my computer to adjust something I have to repeat the wiring process and resetting CMOS.
Now, everything is somewhat up and working, although the performance in games is really horrible. For World of Warcraft, the framerate I get usually never exceeds 25 on relatively low settings at 1024 x 768 resolution. It averages about 15-19 fps, and drops to about 5 in areas with several people.
I've tried the newest nVidia drivers, among some others (Omega) but there really isn't much a difference. I've turned off what needs to be turned off in settings, but no matter what it still runs crappy. It's also very bad in other games such as CS:S and the F.E.A.R demo. It seems like it's getting worse, even if I set quality lower and lower. I've run memtest on my RAM and didn't get errors, but I am running a PC2700 and a 3200 (on accident) and for some reason it shows up as PC2100 in Everest.
I disconnected anything that I didn't need and tried a direct power plug to the video card to ensure it is getting enough power, and it is. My settings in BIOS look normal with no overclocking at all. The cooling is fine in my case, averaging about 35-40 Celsius. My rig is somewhat old and it may just be age, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some last suggestions before I throw it in the pond in my backyard and buy a new one.
- Thanks Much
Recently, I went to go move around some cables in my case to help with cooling, and afterwards my computer did not boot up what-so-ever. I ended up completely rewiring with no luck, until I eventually kept redoing the power connections to the motherboard and resetting CMOS. It booted up and kept resetting itself like there was a loose connection. Eventually I got it to stabilize with little error, although it seems that if I ever have to go into my computer to adjust something I have to repeat the wiring process and resetting CMOS.
Now, everything is somewhat up and working, although the performance in games is really horrible. For World of Warcraft, the framerate I get usually never exceeds 25 on relatively low settings at 1024 x 768 resolution. It averages about 15-19 fps, and drops to about 5 in areas with several people.
I've tried the newest nVidia drivers, among some others (Omega) but there really isn't much a difference. I've turned off what needs to be turned off in settings, but no matter what it still runs crappy. It's also very bad in other games such as CS:S and the F.E.A.R demo. It seems like it's getting worse, even if I set quality lower and lower. I've run memtest on my RAM and didn't get errors, but I am running a PC2700 and a 3200 (on accident) and for some reason it shows up as PC2100 in Everest.
I disconnected anything that I didn't need and tried a direct power plug to the video card to ensure it is getting enough power, and it is. My settings in BIOS look normal with no overclocking at all. The cooling is fine in my case, averaging about 35-40 Celsius. My rig is somewhat old and it may just be age, but I was wondering if anyone could give me some last suggestions before I throw it in the pond in my backyard and buy a new one.
- Thanks Much