Shut down problem!

[Christoff]

I recently brought bf2, installed it, played it for 2 minutes before my computer shutdown.This happened continuly even after trying every combination of video and audio settings. I re-installed and defragged my drive, updated graphics and sound drivers, downloaded the v1.4 patch. I even tried disabling the windows paging file.
The problem happens on both single player and multiplayer, in the game never in menus.
I am using a brand new Athlon 64 3200+, 1024mb 400mhz, 256mb pci express geforce 6600, asus mb with onboard soundmax HD 5.1 sound.
Any help is appreciated!

[ConscriptVirus]

Re: Shut down problem!

hows the heat? the only time i can think of when my comp shut down on its own was from overheating

[Christoff]

Re: Shut down problem!

forgot to mention, no heat problem

[kenof2142]

Re: Shut down problem!

Are you overclocking anything at all?

[Christoff]

Re: Shut down problem!

no overclocking

[kenof2142]

Re: Shut down problem!

What is the specs on your psu?

Only thing I can think of is that you downloaded a corrupt version of the 1.4 patch. I would redownload from the EA site and install that.

I'm still curious what your temps are though. Typically a computer shutting down means a hardware issue or heat problem is occuring and is rarely software related.

[mlkmnz]

Re: Shut down problem!

My thoughts are your PSU. If its flakey it'll crap out when you load up something power hungry like a game. Did you keep your old PSU and case? Cause your new components are probably too demanding for it.

OR, if you got a new case with PSU, usually the included PSU is a peice of junk. Try swapping it out and see what happens.

[Christoff]

Re: Shut down problem!

Yeah my PSU is just the 350w that came with my case. Didn't know it made much difference. Anyway tarded bf2 in for prey which has a higher minimum spec. and runs nicely. Which is a shame cus I wanted to play bf2 more. Does anyone know if it's worth me buying bf2142? After upgrading my PSU ofcourse. Do they use the same game engine?
Thanks

[kenof2142]

Re: Shut down problem!

Same game engine and you can get a really nice psu for around 60-100 dollars, WELL worth the upgrade.