"Paul J. Traynor" <[log in to unmask]> wrote: > Hi, > > Also check for a bad video card or sound card and that all cards are seated > properly if you haven't done so already or have done and should double > check. > > Paul. > > > 3 things come to mind. > a. Possible bad memory module. > b. Failing or weak power supply. > c. Over heating problem. (Check your Fan or Fans for proper rotation and > ventilation) > I would swap out the memory /power supply with known good ones in that order > to see if the prob goes away. Also, don't rule out the hard disk. I have a dual CPU (P-III) system that from almost day one would randomly freeze, or spontaneously reboot. I checked everything, tried new memory, removing one CPU, swapping CPU's etc. I ran full disk surface scans and all as well. The problem got progressively worse, it would start crashing with a BSOD a couple times a day. The real clue more recently was that sometimes the disk started making noises, and would ocassionally fail to be recognized on a soft reboot. I swapped the disk out, and the system has been up solid for a month now. -- Russ Poffenberger Engineering Specialist Schlumberger Technologies ATE DOMAIN: [log in to unmask] 150 Baytech Drive San Jose, Ca. 95134 Voice: (408)586-6718 FAX: (408)586-4675 PCBUILD's List Owners: Bob Wright<[log in to unmask]> Drew Dunn<[log in to unmask]>