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SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
several minutes into game play, my screen goes black, and I have to reboot the system...any thoughts on how to fix this situation?
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited June 2011
    post a dxdiag report on the system . it is possible it is a overheating problem. can you monitor your temps while playing ?
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited June 2011
    I'm not sure how do to that....monitor the temp.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited June 2011
    It depends on who makes your video card. ATI and Nvidia both have utilities in their driver packages that will let you see your GPU temp. If you have a modern machine, you might also be able to try RealTemp, which is what I use for overclock stress testing.

    http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited June 2011
    lower grapics to minimum and see if it helps... Turn half resolution on, that seems to fix many problems except not being able to see clearly.... If ur useing a laptop i sugjest trying a cooling pad when u play STO...
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