Ok, I've been working with it a bit now. I was able to get to happen in Maya, and in the file sharing app DCGUI-QT. However it still happens if I stay logged in long enough. I've needed my box a bit this week and so have not gotten a chance to run Memtest on it yet. However, I think the problem has two main causes right now: First, I opened my case for some better circulation, and the cpu temp has gone down a bit. (I'm using a dual AMD box; I had thought the air circulation was good but I guess not...) Also, I Googled a bit and discovered that with the Mobo I have, a Tyan Tiger MPX, it is generally better to use buffered RAM; I use unbuffered... I'll get some and see if that makes a difference too (I was planning to upgrade anyway, as I can use more RAM if it's buffered.)
Thanks for the input.
Ben
Just a comment on Random X crashes in FC1.
I get them as well. No rhyme or reason. I have had crashes at different times with different applications running.
I ran memtest and any other hardware diagnostics but still no reason.
One time it happened while I was typing in a terminal window. Another time while opening Mozilla. The odd time while plugging something in the USB port. I have all the latest patches on.
I was planning on moving to FC3 but got delayed but now I think I will wait until FC4 and do a complete new install.
Only reboot will unlock everything. I am suspecting something with drive access or some cleanup in the background that is occurring.
- Robin Laing
