I did a search, but couldn't find anything. I've looked around the internet to find a solution to this problem, but couldn't find anything, thought I'd try here. Most people, in forums, say they have a problem, but have yet to find a solution. I figure many of us would have the game F.E.A.R. since it's subject matter is deep in the paranormal.

I recently bought FEAR for the PC. I have a pretty decent computer (Intel Core2 2.0g, 4gig ddr2 ram, ATI radeon HD 2600xt, 53gig free of 300gig hard drvie, 500watt power supply, and dreaded vista). When I play the game for about ten minutes, it will completely shut down my computer; as in the machine just turns off. I've updated all of my drivers, taken the side off of the computer (for added heat dissipation), and uninstalled and reinstalled the game. Has anyone had this problem? Know of any solutions? Any help would be appreciated. I'm going to take the game to my friend's house this weekend and install it on his computer to see if it runs (he has a similar computer, but with an Nvidia card).

From the several ten minute intervals I've played of the game, it's freaking awesome. I'd recommend it - if you play it on a console.

it IS anwosome game, but i dont have any ideas. the only idea i could try is moving it to another drive. I hope you get it fixed soon. good luck.

Have you downloaded any and all official patches for the game?

Plus, have you checked to see if it's an issue with Vista (check the official support site for the game)?

First thing I'd check to see if it is the game is to go into the game and lower all the graphical settings as far as you can. Play the game. If the game functions normally with no problems. Then you know that there is some kind of issue between the game's graphics and your computer (which could indicate the game needs your video card to have some kind of funtionality it doesn't support).

maybe exchanging the game?