Power Issues...

[knbfoster]

I just built my own system for the first time ever and I'm having some issues. The computer is working wonderfully except for when I hit the render button in Max. About 75% of the way thru, it shuts down. It does this every time. I've applied the silver compound on the processor and I've got multiple fans. I can't figure out what the problem could be. I would really appreciate some insight.

I've got an Intel Core 2 Quad Processor, ASUS Motherboard, 2GB Ram, Ultra 550 Watt Power Supply, and EVGA 8600GT 512MB Video Card. Thanks.

[notamondayfan]

sounds like a ram issue. whats is the usage like when rendering? if it reaches around 1500 it will prob crash.

also what opperating system you using?

[knbfoster]

Thanks for your reply... but I don't think it's a ram problem because the program is just crashing, it's the whole system. Besides my memory is compatible with the motherboard. I triple checked to make sure they worked together.

[Stephen Thomas]

I'm sure your memory and motherboard are both working fine. What the previous reply was referring to is that under 32-bit windows, only 1.5GB RAM is available to any one application. If this is exceeded, it can cause the whole system to crash resulting in the 'blue screen of death'.

 

Causes of using too much ram can be lots of large bitmap files or RPCs which require to be loaded into memory at rendering time. Some more info on your scene setup, rendering engine might help.