computer freeze

[428CJ]

In game when cursor freezes, clipboard wont move or close, cant bring radio up, but map is still updating, can see text scrolling.  Alt f4 wont work, alt control delete wont bring up task manager, only way to get out is to press power button down & hold. this has happened 3 times.

Any ideas or help appreciated.

[Busher]

Check if your computer is running hot while playing the game.

[Bizman]

Sounds indeed like a heat issue.

As many of you know, my pet peeve is to shutdown the computer with assistance of the Shift button, or Restarting instead of Shutdown to reset any glitches in the OS. But pressing and holding the power button for the sufficient amount of seconds basically does the same so this doesn't seem to be a Windows issue.

There's several places to check:

• The CPU heatsink, or
• the water pump - is one of the hoses hot and the other cold for the entire length
• The GPU
• The Power Supply Unit
• All filters on the case, usually in the front and bottom
• Checking that the bottom mounted PSU isn't clogged by thick carpet
• Ensuring proper airflow all around the case

Water cooling is efficient but the pumps don't seem to last too long. And unlike propeller driven air cooling there's no visual indicator telling about failure, checking temperature is the only way.

[JimmyD3]

Now there's a name I have not seen in a LONG time. <S> 428cj

[428CJ]

  <S> Kenai77

  I have cleaned the case, replaced video card, I was thinking maybe it was an issue with the ram.