What needs improving?

steve_713 · 05-30-2012, 11:13 AM

I've been trying to play Stronghold 3 recently, and my computer has decided that after just a couple of minutes play on Stronghold 3, it's had enough, and crashes. However, I have been playing games like Civ V for quite some time now. I was wondering whether it was something to do with my computer, so I thought I'd throw it out to you guys!

Below are my specs that I could find that I thought would be useful, if you want to know something else about my computer, just ask and tell me how to find it. Hope you can help!

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System Information
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Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1
Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E6300 @ 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x68B8)
Display Memory: 2806 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1014 MB
Shared Memory: 1791 MB

TeKraken · 05-30-2012, 11:18 AM

I would monitor my temperatures first, your system could just be overheating.
GPU-z or MSI afterburner for GPU temps

steve_713 · 05-30-2012, 11:30 AM

I have noticed that to play more demanding games, I have to turn up the fan of my graphics card so that it doesn't overheat, normally to about 70-80%, but it doesn't seem to matter with Stronghold. What sort of temperature would indicate that it's just overheating? And would I just need to buy another fan for the computer to help cool it to solve the problem?

Aulex · 05-30-2012, 04:42 PM

You shouldn't have to manually adjust your gpu fanm it should do it on it's own, and if the gpu is at stock speed it should max around 50-60% not much higher. Make sure all the fans are pointed it an efficient direction also make sure to clean out your computer for dust, which really retains heat well which isn't good obviously.

Edit

If everything is correct and your computer is clean, you could buy another fan for your case if it has the space, you just need to figure out the size that you need.

05-30-2012, 11:13 AM	#1
steve_713 Join Date: May 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 9	What needs improving? I've been trying to play Stronghold 3 recently, and my computer has decided that after just a couple of minutes play on Stronghold 3, it's had enough, and crashes. However, I have been playing games like Civ V for quite some time now. I was wondering whether it was something to do with my computer, so I thought I'd throw it out to you guys! Below are my specs that I could find that I thought would be useful, if you want to know something else about my computer, just ask and tell me how to find it. Hope you can help! ------------------ System Information ------------------ Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 Processor: Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU E6300 @ 2.80GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.8GHz Memory: 4096MB RAM DirectX Version: DirectX 11 System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent) --------------- Display Devices --------------- Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5700 Series Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x68B8) Display Memory: 2806 MB Dedicated Memory: 1014 MB Shared Memory: 1791 MB

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05-30-2012, 11:18 AM	#2
TeKraken Join Date: Nov 2011 Reputation: 4620 Posts: 6,068	I would monitor my temperatures first, your system could just be overheating. GPU-z or MSI afterburner for GPU temps

05-30-2012, 11:30 AM	#3
steve_713 Join Date: May 2012 Reputation: 0 Posts: 9	I have noticed that to play more demanding games, I have to turn up the fan of my graphics card so that it doesn't overheat, normally to about 70-80%, but it doesn't seem to matter with Stronghold. What sort of temperature would indicate that it's just overheating? And would I just need to buy another fan for the computer to help cool it to solve the problem?

05-30-2012, 04:42 PM	#4
Aulex Join Date: Aug 2011 Reputation: 113 Posts: 506	You shouldn't have to manually adjust your gpu fanm it should do it on it's own, and if the gpu is at stock speed it should max around 50-60% not much higher. Make sure all the fans are pointed it an efficient direction also make sure to clean out your computer for dust, which really retains heat well which isn't good obviously. Edit If everything is correct and your computer is clean, you could buy another fan for your case if it has the space, you just need to figure out the size that you need.