Please help. I should have the min req to play but the game keeps freezing with graphics frozen. Then goes BSOD on me.
I have update my Nvidia driver.
I went into the control panel and changed Valve Steam to lowest settings:
Anisotropic filtering OFF
Antialiasing OFF
Antialiasing Mode OFF
Texture filtering - Anisotropic OFF
Texture filtering - Negative LOD bias- Allow
Texture filtering- Quality Use global setting (Quality)
Texture filtering - Trilenear opt - OFF
Threaded optimization - OFF ((Tried both ways))
Vertical Sync - tried all ways but no chance - set now to Use the 3D app


Here are my specs

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System Information
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Time of this report: 5/14/2011, 08:20:31
Machine name: EVA
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.101209-1647)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc
System Model: XPS 630i
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel® Core™2 Duo CPU E8500 @ 3.16GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 3326MB RAM
Page File: 835MB used, 4374MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.


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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8800 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0611&SUBSYS_053C10DE&REV_A2
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1200 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0012.7061 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 4111232 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 12501600 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4551-11CF-FB68-302503C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0611
SubSys ID: 0x053C10DE
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0888&SUBSYS_10280249&REV_1001
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5506 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 1/14/2008 21:10:30, 4620288 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX™ 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2™ Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura™ ZoomFX™: No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5506 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 1/14/2008 21:10:30, 4620288 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

Description: Realtek HD Digital input
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5506 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 1/14/2008 21:10:30, 4620288 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: ESA FW Update
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x0955, 0x000A
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Dell USB Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x2010
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Dell USB Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x2010
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Dell USB Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x2010
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x10DE, 0x026D
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:37, 59520 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 06:00:00, 4736 bytes
|
+-+ Generic USB Hub
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x1003
| | Location: Dell USB Keyboard Hub
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_09
| | Service: usbhub
| | Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:37, 59520 bytes
| |
| +-+ USB Human Interface Device
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC408
| | | Location: USB Trackball
| | | Matching Device ID: usb\class_03&subclass_01
| | | Service: HidUsb
| | | Driver: hidusb.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:28, 10368 bytes
| | | Driver: hidclass.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:26, 36864 bytes
| | | Driver: hidparse.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:22, 24960 bytes
| | | Driver: hid.dll, 4/13/2008 19:11:54, 20992 bytes
| | |
| | +-+ Logitech HID-compliant Marble Mouse
| | | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC408
| | | | Matching Device ID: hid\vid_046d&pid_c408
| | | | Upper Filters: LMouFilt
| | | | Lower Filters: LHidFilt
| | | | Service: mouhid
| | | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 14:48:00, 12160 bytes
| | | | Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:48, 23040 bytes
| | | | Driver: LHidFilt.Sys, 8/24/2010 12:30:52, 38864 bytes
| | | | Driver: LMouFilt.Sys, 8/24/2010 12:31:02, 37328 bytes
| | | | Driver: LkmdfCoInst.dll, 8/24/2010 12:31:02, 1581136 bytes
| | | | Driver: LMouFiltCoInst.dll, 8/24/2010 12:31:14, 53328 bytes
| |
+-+ USB Human Interface Device
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0955, 0x000A
| | Location: ESA FW Update
| | Matching Device ID: usb\class_03
| | Service: HidUsb
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:28, 10368 bytes
| | Driver: hidclass.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:26, 36864 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:22, 24960 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 4/13/2008 19:11:54, 20992 bytes
| |
| +-+ HID-compliant device
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x0955, 0x000A
| | | Matching Device ID: hid_device

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Gameport Devices
----------------

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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x413C, 0x2010
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:48, 14592 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 19:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:47, 24576 bytes
|
+ Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Trackball
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC508
| Matching Device ID: hid\vid_046d&pid_c508
| Upper Filters: LMouFilt
| Lower Filters: LHidFilt
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 14:48:00, 12160 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:48, 23040 bytes
| Driver: LHidFilt.Sys, 8/24/2010 12:30:52, 38864 bytes
| Driver: LMouFilt.Sys, 8/24/2010 12:31:02, 37328 bytes
| Driver: LkmdfCoInst.dll, 8/24/2010 12:31:02, 1581136 bytes
| Driver: LMouFiltCoInst.dll, 8/24/2010 12:31:14, 53328 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 19:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:48, 23040 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
-------------------
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection - IPv4 -

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DirectPlay Voice Codecs
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Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech™ 8.6 kbit/s

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DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------

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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 417.5 GB
Total Space: 472.9 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: WDC WD50 00AAKS-75V0A SCSI Disk Device

Drive: D:
Model: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GSA-H73N SCSI CdRom Device
Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:40:46, 62976 bytes

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System Devices
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Name: AGEIA PhysX 100 Series PCI Express Card
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1971&DEV_0000&SUBSYS_00021028&REV_00\4&268339C6&0&0038
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\physX32.sys, 1.01.0001.0012 (English), 6/26/2007 12:15:22, 117888 bytes

Name: OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_11C1&DEV_5811&SUBSYS_02491028&REV_70\4&DC268A3&0&2880
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ohci1394.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:46:18, 61696 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\1394bus.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:46:18, 53376 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nic1394.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:51:25, 61824 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\arp1394.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:51:25, 60800 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\enum1394.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 14:46:40, 6400 bytes

Name: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0611&SUBSYS_053C10DE&REV_A2\4&63F8C69&0&0018
Driver: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Drs\dbInstaller.exe, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 147456 bytes
Driver: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\Drs\nvdrsdb.bin, 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 259604 bytes
Driver: C:\Program Files\NVIDIA Corporation\license.txt, 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 15511 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nv4_mini.sys, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 12501600 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\OpenCL.dll, 1.00.0000.0000 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 61440 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nv4_disp.dll, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 4111232 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvapi.dll, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 2027008 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcompiler.dll, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 13000704 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcuda.dll, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 5210112 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcuvenc.dll, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 2074216 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvcuvid.dll, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 2770536 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvdata.bin, 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 2116894 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvinfo.pb, 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 3629 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvoglnt.dll, 6.14.0012.7061 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 14856192 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvdispco3220140.dll, 2.00.0014.0000 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 944232 bytes
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvgenco322060.dll, 2.00.0006.0000 (English), 4/8/2011 00:14:00, 855656 bytes

Name: PCI standard RAM Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03BC&SUBSYS_02491028&REV_A1\3&2411E6FE&0&11
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03BB&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1\3&2411E6FE&0&38
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:36:44, 68224 bytes

Name: PCI standard RAM Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03BA&SUBSYS_02491028&REV_A1\3&2411E6FE&0&12
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard PCI-to-PCI bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03B7&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_A1\3&2411E6FE&0&18
Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pci.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:36:44, 68224 bytes

Name: PCI standard RAM Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03B6&SUBSYS_02491028&REV_A1\3&2411E6FE&0&10
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard RAM Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_03B5&SUBSYS_02491028&REV_A1\3&2411E6FE&0&06
Driver: n/a

Name: PCI standard RAM Controller

Could be a hardware issue there if your getting a BSOD, check the temperature on your machine to make sure somethings not overheating.

========== Processor and System's Temperature Information ==========

CPU Temperature = 50 C
Second CPU Temperature = Not Reported
System Temperature = Not Reported
GPU 0 Temperature = 73 C

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also

========== GPU's Core and Memory Speed Information ==========


GPU Core Speed = 600
GPU Memory Speed = 900

GPU Shader Clock Speed = 1500

========== System Voltage Information ==========

CPU Voltage = 1.225 v
Core Voltage = 1.250 v
AGP Voltage = 0.000 v
Aux Voltage = 0.000 v
Memory Voltage = 1.850 v






========== Motherboard Information ==========

Motherboard Vendor: NVIDIA
Motherboard Version: 2.0
Motherboard Model: NVK84CRB

========== DirectX version Information ==========

DirectX 9.0c (5.3.2600.5512)

========== Driver Version Information ==========

Nforce Driver Package version Not reported
Audio Driver Not reported
GART Driver Not reported
Graphics Driver 270.61 (6.14.12.7061)
Ethernet Driver 67.72 (1.00.02.06772)
IDE Driver 0.08 (9.99.0.8)
nTune 6.00.45

========== Processor, Bus, and Memory Speed Information ==========

CPU Speed = 2000.430
CPU Multiplier = 6.000
FSB Frequency = 333
Memory Frequency = 799.200
PCIE Frequency = 2500
tRas = 18
tRcd = 6
tRp = 6
tRc = 24
tWr = 5
tRrd = 3
tRwt = 5
tWtr = 10
tWrwr = 2
tRdrd = 3

50C is a little hight for CPU, I'd check your cooling, clean out dust, make sure the fans good and the thermal compound hasnt gone off.

I run two sli 8800 Gt's and have absolute no issues on the PC. They are not overclocked though.

Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200

you have your resolution in game set too high, lower it to at least 1600 x 1200, I'd go one step lower even

Well, I cleaned my PC - it wasn't too bad but it did drop the temp - so I needed that:

NOW:
CPU Temperature = 48 C
GPU 0 Temperature = 63 C

I also changed the Res to the lowest ... tried it on all the settings. Nothing works to fix it.
Still crashing

Also - it is not crashing on anything else I use... I play GW and Oblivion both and they are spot-on.

Brink seems to be very memory hungry so might also be worth running a full memtest to see if you have a dodgy stick of ram. If other games arent using as much ram they might not trigger is what Im thinking.

I checked mem and it was fine.

I turned OFF the head bobbing and so far no crashing!

Urrrrr

I was able to play for about 10 min but then crashing again!
The BSOD tells me something about it being caught in a loop.

I think the game has a memory leak.

I have everything down to a min and no other programs running in the background.