CaptZoltars
Member
+2|6820
I hope I'm putting this in the right place! When I enter a server now, my Hard-Drive winds up and doesn't stop, till I exit the game.
System Specs:
AMD 64 Bit Duel Core 4600
ATI 800 Pro 256
2 gig memory(Kingston 4 x 512)
Seagate 120 meg H-drive
RS 480 Mother board.

I recently upgraded to the duel core, and am wondering if there is something within the BIOS that i have to adjust.
No, the hard drive isn't full. Its %86 empty!
I disk clean and def rag regularly.

No matter what server I go into to, the hard drive starts spinning, and doesn't stop!
Id appreciate any help in this matter.

I also uninstalled and manually re-installed the game. Loads very fast , no lag, choppyness, etc.

Im just scratching my head a bit!

Thx

Last edited by CaptZoltars (2006-11-18 09:42:21)

joker3327
=IBF2=
+305|6820|Cheshire. UK
Ok...not taking the piss...but are you sure its your HD and not the internal fans kicking in to cool the system as gaming heats the components up pretty high pretty quick.....

If its not the fans let me know...we can then look at changing your pagefile size...another possible cause
{BMF}*Frank_The_Tank
U.S. > Iran
+497|6799|Florida
If your running your game off the CD its possible its your CD ROM spinning.
CaptZoltars
Member
+2|6820
Thx for your input, guys. Its neither the cooling fans, or the CD. I took the side of my tower off, and listened closely. It is the H-drive.
I have experienced this before, with my old Processor, but with an uninstall and reinstall, cleared that matter up.
UUD40
Member
+8|6593|San Diego, CA
I wouldn't worry much, after all... they are designed to spin.

Actually, the speed doesn't vary much (read: very little) while you pc is on. The sounds might be the read write heads. Maybe a HDD expert can shine some more light on the situation. =]
CaptZoltars
Member
+2|6820
Just an update...............i went into BIOS and  re-tuned the temp at which the fans start to kick in.

It has worked.

thx for your help.....hope this doesnt lead  dreaded BS with my processor!!

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