Okay so, I have a PC that's hosting a server but it seems to crash a lot. It's a Dell Dimension 8400 with 1 GB Ram and Intel Pent 4 CPU.
The computer was given to me by a friend about a year ago, and I'm using Ubuntu 8.
It is running a ATI X1600 Pro which requires a 300 watt PSU, but it's running on a 250.
So my question is, is it possible that the PSU is failing to keep up with the graphics card causing the card to freeze and make the computer crash, or do I need to reinstall my OS?
I've looked on Dell's website and their replacement PSUs don't go above 250...I've looked at third party's but I don't know who or which brand I can trust and if they will fit correctly in the case.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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It's entirely possible that the power supply isn't enough. If you're using the machine mainly to run a dedicated server, you really don't need much of a graphics card. The game graphics aren't even going to be running.
I'm assuming you put in a better graphics card. Still have the old one? Put it back in and see if it runs better. They shipped with a 256MB ATI Radeon X800 XT. That should be fine for most uses, but not sure about top end gaming. However, that's also looking for a 300 watt power supply.
I'd try to find a better power supply. However, the issues with crashing a dedicated server aren't likely to be related to the graphics card.
I'm assuming you put in a better graphics card. Still have the old one? Put it back in and see if it runs better. They shipped with a 256MB ATI Radeon X800 XT. That should be fine for most uses, but not sure about top end gaming. However, that's also looking for a 300 watt power supply.
I'd try to find a better power supply. However, the issues with crashing a dedicated server aren't likely to be related to the graphics card.
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Lol, this is my server computer. I've got 2 macs in the house. I don't want to host off of my iMac because it's my primary and my MacBookPro isn't as fast as the PC.00E wrote:My Advise... "Get A Mac"
When I picked up the computer from my friend, the X1600 was already in there. So I don't have the old one. Do you think I could just go on eBay and just buy an old Rage? I'd figure they would use less power. I'm going to re-install the OS anyway, but I have to drop it by a friends house for him to install it since my external monitor doesn't like the computer.LGM wrote:
I'm assuming you put in a better graphics card. Still have the old one? Put it back in and see if it runs better.
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Any Macbook Pro will be overkill on processor strength. I've hosted TT on a Mac PowerPC 233 Mhz PPC (pre G3/G4). Hosting doesn't need much.
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The graphics card isn't an issue for hosting... but an underpowered power supply could cause odd issues. I wouldn't waste $ on another graphics card... may be better to get the 300 watt power supply.
^ is right about the demands of hosting... I've been running 2-3 servers off the same computer, and I haven't seen any difference in play. I don't on PSL nights... but it's not that bad. One game uses 2-5% of my CPU...
^ is right about the demands of hosting... I've been running 2-3 servers off the same computer, and I haven't seen any difference in play. I don't on PSL nights... but it's not that bad. One game uses 2-5% of my CPU...
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how much free ram space you got. if you download alot it be bring little adds and stuff that hide in your system with could clug you wifi/enternet/modem
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^1 GB. I don't browse that much on the server computer, so it really shouldn't be a problem.
I'd use the MBP for hosting but I like the idea of it being up 24/7 which I can't do because of school.
I'll reinstall the OS, if that doesn't do anything, I'll go with the PSU. I just need to find one that will fit, because Dell has those custom PSUs that fit in their cases. It has to do with where the fuse switch is and I don't feel like cutting my case for a PSU to fit.
I'd use the MBP for hosting but I like the idea of it being up 24/7 which I can't do because of school.
I'll reinstall the OS, if that doesn't do anything, I'll go with the PSU. I just need to find one that will fit, because Dell has those custom PSUs that fit in their cases. It has to do with where the fuse switch is and I don't feel like cutting my case for a PSU to fit.
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