The Mother Board

[mahesh]

hello

i bought my PC on 2006, it's been 6 years old now.

from last 1 year i'm seeing my PC performance dieing down gradually, i really don't know the position of my CPU in performance and it's health


before i use to play heavy games on this PC, i'm a animator and my softwares will normally stress my pC, now i can't even open big files fearing the crash or restart of my PC. yes it restarts with different blue messages.

CPU = Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs) x86 Family 15 Model 4 Stepping 3 GenuineIntel ~3000 Mhz
MOTHERBOARD = D915GAG
RAM = 2gb
HEATSINK = 2fans, inlet and outlet
OS = XP
POWER SUPPLY = INTEX
VIDEO CARD = NVIDIA GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM)

OEM SYSTEM = INTEL

i don't want to waste my money by going to local vendor for his guess work on my PC, which will not help my PC.

i want to help my PC in finding real problems of it and if possible replacing any peripherals, so that it performs as before.

DxDiag details is as below :-

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System Information

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Time of this report: 2/22/2013, 07:32:51

Machine name: SINCHANA

Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp.080413-2111)

Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: INTEL_

System Model: D915GAG_

BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/22/06 23:50:09 Ver: 08.00.10

Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)

Memory: 2046MB RAM

Page File: 490MB used, 3449MB available

Windows Dir: D:\WINDOWS

DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode



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DxDiag Notes

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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.

Display Tab 1: No problems found.

Sound Tab 1: No problems found.

Sound Tab 2: No problems found.

Music Tab: No problems found.

Input Tab: No problems found.

Network Tab: No problems found.



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DirectX Debug Levels

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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)

DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)

DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)

DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)

DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)

DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)

DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)



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Display Devices

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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM)

Manufacturer: NVIDIA

Chip type: GeForce 6200 TurboCache(TM)

DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0161&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1

Display Memory: 256.0 MB

Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor

Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200

Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll

Driver Version: 6.14.0010.8198 (English)

DDI Version: 9 (or higher)

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Driver Date/Size: 12/10/2005 16:36:00, 3955456 bytes

WHQL Logo'd: Yes

WHQL Date Stamp: n/a

VDD: n/a

Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys

Mini VDD Date: 12/10/2005 16:36:00, 3536768 bytes

Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4221-11CF-B643-0A2000C2CB35}

Vendor ID: 0x10DE

Device ID: 0x0161

SubSys ID: 0x00000000

Revision ID: 0x00A1

Revision ID: 0x00A1

Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A

Deinterlace Caps: {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch

{212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch

{212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch

{212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive

{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch

Registry: OK

DDraw Status: Enabled

D3D Status: Enabled

AGP Status: Enabled

DDraw Test Result: Not run

D3D7 Test Result: Not run

D3D8 Test Result: Not run

D3D9 Test Result: Not run



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[evasive]

What is the exact make and model of the power supply? i suspect something is wrong in there if the system becomes unstable under stress.

By all means the CPU message is likely from having dust bunnies in the heatsink/fan on the CPU so it's not cooling enough.

The message in your picture is from a dead CMOS battery, have the 3V lithium coin cell (type CR2032) replaced with a fresh new one.
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[Hardware Junkie]

I have also seen a few cases where the stock thermal paste that comes with Intel CPUs drys out or becomes inadequate.

I'd open the case while the system is on, see if the fan is even spinning fast enough. Check your BIOS if it can detect FAN speeds.
Hardware Monitor here:
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor-pro/versions-history.html
Could give you some reliable info, including temps and fan speeds.

If they seem to be crappy, pull off the headsink, and inspect. If its caked in dust, I've gone to the extreme of pulling off the electric components and giving the metal part a bath before.
Reapply new fresh thermal paste, re-attach and see if that helps.

Evasive is probably right on the dead cmos battery. And a cheap or dying power supply could also explain some of what you are getting.
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[Roach412]

i also agree with the CMOS and PSU. the battery is a 5 minute fix, so give that a try. the PSU is a little more investment - and might want to consider upgrading rather than continuing to invest in something 6 years old. i mean, i like my old computer too, but...6 years is getting close to end of useful life. multiple other components are going to most-likely be getting close to end-of-life as well.

-Roach
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