Computer freeze after exit

bEEbbEEb Join Date: 2012-03-24 Member: 149317Members, NS2 Map Tester
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Hey guys,

Recently, my computer will randomly freeze, requiring a reboot, when exiting NS2.

I installed my second GPU in crossfire more or less on the same day that build 202 came out so im not sure if its a crossfire or build 202 issue.

Does anyone else experience this?
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  • ScardyBobScardyBob ScardyBob Join Date: 2009-11-25 Member: 69528Forum Admins, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
    Are you overclocking your CPU? The only time I've had NS2-related computer freezes have been due to a bad OC.
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  • bEEbbEEb Join Date: 2012-03-24 Member: 149317Members, NS2 Map Tester
    <!--quoteo(post=1920775:date=Apr 1 2012, 08:29 PM:name=ScardyBob)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ScardyBob @ Apr 1 2012, 08:29 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1920775"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Are you overclocking your CPU? The only time I've had NS2-related computer freezes have been due to a bad OC.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I assume by bad OC you mean unstable.

    Its a solid OC. I ran prime95 for 12 hours without issue so I cant imagine it could be that, although I wont rule that out. Its stable at 4.5ghz. Never had a BSOD.

    It could have to do with my OC setting on the GPUs but even thats pretty mild with only the core clocks @ 930 from 900. Memory clock is at the default 1050.

    I will try disabling crossfire as an experiment. NS2 ran without issue before I added another GPU. But like I said I installed the second card at the same time 202 came out.
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  • ScardyBobScardyBob ScardyBob Join Date: 2009-11-25 Member: 69528Forum Admins, Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Reinforced - Shadow, WC 2013 - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1920796:date=Apr 1 2012, 10:13 PM:name=bEEb)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (bEEb @ Apr 1 2012, 10:13 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1920796"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I assume by bad OC you mean unstable.

    Its a solid OC. I ran prime95 for 12 hours without issue so I cant imagine it could be that, although I wont rule that out. Its stable at 4.5ghz. Never had a BSOD.

    It could have to do with my OC setting on the GPUs but even thats pretty mild with only the core clocks @ 930 from 900. Memory clock is at the default 1050.

    I will try disabling crossfire as an experiment. NS2 ran without issue before I added another GPU. But like I said I installed the second card at the same time 202 came out.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    I presume this is using a 2500K or 2600K? That's close to my setup (4.5GHz 2500k) and I'll tell you that NS2 was a better stress-test than prime95. I got my system double prime95 stable for 12 hours, but NS2 still caused it to freeze and/or crash on occasion (when my room got hot). You might either try to up the voltage a bit or return to stock settings and see if NS2 still freezes after exiting.
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  • ObraxisObraxis Subnautica Animator & Generalist, NS2 Person Join Date: 2004-07-24 Member: 30071Super Administrators, Forum Admins, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Silver, WC 2013 - Supporter, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts
    Run your CPU at stock, then try running NS2. If it's still crashing let us know. NS2 will push your CPU more than most games.
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  • ZaggyZaggy NullPointerException The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-12-10 Member: 24214Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, Subnautica Playtester
    What Obraxis said.

    Also, I can recommend <a href="http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html" target="_blank">HWMonitor</a> for checking temps, fan speed and power usage.
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  • bEEbbEEb Join Date: 2012-03-24 Member: 149317Members, NS2 Map Tester
    edited April 2012
    <!--quoteo(post=1920831:date=Apr 2 2012, 12:26 AM:name=ScardyBob)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ScardyBob @ Apr 2 2012, 12:26 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1920831"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I presume this is using a 2500K or 2600K? That's close to my setup (4.5GHz 2500k) and I'll tell you that NS2 was a better stress-test than prime95. I got my system double prime95 stable for 12 hours, but NS2 still caused it to freeze and/or crash on occasion (when my room got hot). You might either try to up the voltage a bit or return to stock settings and see if NS2 still freezes after exiting.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Yeah 2500k. I will recommend NS2.exe over prime95 on the overclock.net forums lol. That will help get the word out about the game! I didnt realize that NS was so CPU intensive.

    Disabling crossfire seemed to have an effect. When exiting the game, my comp didnt freeze, thats still not a definitive test though. I need to try it a few more times.

    <!--quoteo(post=1920857:date=Apr 2 2012, 02:59 AM:name=Obraxis)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Obraxis @ Apr 2 2012, 02:59 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1920857"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Run your CPU at stock, then try running NS2. If it's still crashing let us know. NS2 will push your CPU more than most games.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Ok, its worth a shot.


    <!--quoteo(post=1920876:date=Apr 2 2012, 04:33 AM:name=Zaggy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zaggy @ Apr 2 2012, 04:33 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1920876"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->What Obraxis said.

    Also, I can recommend <a href="http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html" target="_blank">HWMonitor</a> for checking temps, fan speed and power usage.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Yeah, I use realtemp, HWmonitor, and MSI Afterburner. Great utilities. The CPU doesnt get hotter than 50 and my 6870s dont get hotter than 55 or so. HAF 912 case rocks!

    Anyhow, I will spend a little more time messing around and report back with what I find.
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