This is the only game that manages to freeze my PC forcing a reboot

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I am mad. TF2 keeps crashing and freezing, and my PC is fine. it can run any other game fine without crashing, but not TF2

I have no clue how to fix it or where to get help or where to get started at all

Anybody have a problem like this?
 

REEJ

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My only clue is the stutters, basically screen freezes that last for 1-2 seconds.
Also it's the only game with a problem like this for me.
Anyway, I've found out it has something to do with hard drive, the newer/faster the drive the lower chance of getting these, but on my brand new laptop got the same problem (probably something like slower HDD to save energy)
 

Mr. Wimples

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Has this always happened? Or is it just now surfacing?
Could we have a bit more details about the crashes?

Also, a problem I had about tf2 crashing had to do with the multi-core support, but I can't remember if valve fixed that or not. Nevertheless I keep it off.
 

MrAlBobo

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my solution was to completely replace the computer, probably not the most cost effective fix if your not upgrading anyways, but it works <_<
 
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My only clue is the stutters, basically screen freezes that last for 1-2 seconds.
Also it's the only game with a problem like this for me.

I hear this can be sound card related (realtek HD audio). Anyway I have been getting these forever and there seems to be no fix. Whenever some sounds are being played for the first time, there's a random chance that it freezes for a second.:bored:
 

Pocket

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I hear this can be sound card related (realtek HD audio). Anyway I have been getting these forever and there seems to be no fix. Whenever some sounds are being played for the first time, there's a random chance that it freezes for a second.:bored:

Huh. I always figured it was a hat/weapon model problem since it always seemed to happen whenever an enemy ambushed me. You know, 'cause it would be all, "Suddenly, polygons! Thousands of them!" If it's a sound issue, though, Valve should look into it.
 

Mr. Happy

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I also get this issue though it seems to only happen on steel and coldfront, or at least that's where it happens most. But I also have realtek HD audio so maybe that's it.