[Akito]

Windows XP PRO / 1.8GHZ PIII using this case/mobo:

http://www.jetway.com.tw/evisn/oem/miniQ450.htm

Essentially, the machine freezes for a 1/2 second - constantly. Happens while watching movies / playing games, etc..

Happens on a new install - no spyware, no adware. All known updates have been applied. Tried several different hard drives with no luck.

Any ideas?

 

[Cookies]

Might be the GeForce 4 Ti 4600 driver. See anything in the device manager?

 

[Akito]

It's not that machine. It's the PIV machine (I said PIII by mistake).

The machine with the problem has an ATi Rage Theater card with latest drivers.

 

[Cookies]

Tweaks/overclocking? Ram and cooling adequate?

 

[Akito]

No tweaks or overclocking.

256mb of ram, but happens at 512 as well.

Current temps:
CPU: 34C (93F)
System: 29C (84F)

:-/

 

[Cookies]

Make sure the icf's enabled. Might try sfc too.
I'd like to look at this box

 

[Akito]

icf and sfc? durm..

 

[Cookies]

icf = Internet connection firewall. In the Control Panel, R click Network Connections. L click Open. Find your connection R click it, and L click Properties. Click on the Advanced Tab. Make sure under "Internet Connection Firewall" you have Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing..." is checked. Click on OK.

sfc = system file checker, restores corrupt, required or missing files: http://gingersnap.org/sfc.htm

 

[chuckerants]

How would ICF and SFC have anything to do with this?

I have this exact problem (which is how I found this BB), and I'm starting to think it may be a video card issue.

Hmm.