just a follow up.. no luck still not running in 3D mode.. dxdiag checks ok
just won't run guild wars more than a few min'
running a new 350w power supply; latest dx9's, back to the 9.6 drivers as
nothing else will even let GW start. Always get a DX not installed?
weard....

stubs

"St" wrote in message ...
Thanks for the suggestions will give all a try when I get the computer
back to the shop..

stubs

"First of One" wrote in message
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1) The Compaq SR1303WM uses the VIA KM400 motherboard chipset. You need
the latest VIA AGP chipset (GART) drivers he
http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx...D=1&CatID=1070

2) If your BIOS allows AGP speed adjustment, instead of 8x or Auto, set
it to 4x. Saw similar problems with my 9800 Pro back in the day
(Battlefield2, Half Life 2 all crash after 5 minutes or so). This solved
it. If your BIOS doesn't allow AGP speed adjustment, you can force it
through the SmartGART tab in the ATi control panel.

3) Be sure you have the latest version of DirectX installed. Microsoft
updates DX9.0c every two months or so, without rolling the version
number. Use the updater utility (released 10/24/2007) he
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...displaylang=en

4) If nothing else solves the problem, then the weak 300W PSU may be to
blame. Even though Visiontek lists a 270W PSU as the minimum requirement,
a particularly low-quality PSU of higher wattage may not be able to
support the current draw.

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"St" wrote in message
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Have posted on the visiontek site with no luck.. thought id try here....
This card runs fine as long as i don't try to run any DX9 3D games..
which is what is got bought for.. Guildwars mostly
After anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes the machine will either lockup or
reboot.
Compaq SR1303WM
AMD Sempron 3000+ processor
1 GB SDRAM
80 GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA hard drive
New 300W power supply
Fresh install of system and drivers
Running the CAt7.6 that came with the card
Tried to install the 7.10 from visiontek and did worse

Any help here?
TIA
stubs