[LBo] Help troubleshooting computer lockup problem

[Sam Morgan]

Sam Morgan wrote:

> Finally replaced the video card (TNT2)
> with a TNT2/M64
> seems to have fixed it
> 2 hrs of running and so far so good
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> My remaining question from all this would be:
> why doesn't it fail when running Vista???
> Vista is suppose to be really graphic intensive.
> In fact recommends a 64mb video card minimum
> both these cards were 32mb cards.
> both cards have a fan on the chip.
>
one other comment:
I'm using the generic driver that is found with the install,
not the special nvidia one that I can never seem to get to play right.
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God Bless,
Sam Morgan

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