- Mar 31, 2013
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Hello everyone, this is my first time posting on this site so bear with me. I recently built my first gaming PC and am having difficulties getting it to play any games without crashing within the first 5-20 minutes. My system specs are:
MOBO: ASUS Maximus V Formula
CPU: Intel i7 3770k
Memory: 16gb dual channel G. Skill Sniper
PSU: OCZ 1000w Fata1ty
GPU: ASUS GTX 680
Storage: 1x Samsung 840 Series 120gb SSD
1x WD 1tb HDD
OS: Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
LG 5.25 Blu-Ray drive
Aftermarket CPU cooling and an additional 7 case fans
Additional programs I installed were Norton 360, Origin, Steam, MSI Afterburner and a generic CPU temp. monitor. I have not attempted overclocking yet as I am waiting on a larger case with better air flow to do so.
I checked, re-checked and checked again as well as re-installing every driver I could come across to ensure it was up to date. I also checked to ensure every component was function properly (PSU, CPU, GPU, Memory, Hard Drives) I even started windows in selective startup mode with every unnecessary program disabled and still games were crashing within the first 5-10 minutes. Also, I don't know if drivers are region coded as I currently reside in the UK and downloaded some drivers from UK websites to use on components purchased in America. Currently I am re-installing windows to see if that works. I don't have a RAID setup on my hard drives (not sure if this would be causing the issue) but I am trying to view every angle before I have to take it to a PC repair shop and spend more money. Oh also, every thing runs very smoothly until I start gaming when the crashes and errors occur (the games run amazing while the do run). Any help would be extremely appreciated and if additional information is needed let me know.
MOBO: ASUS Maximus V Formula
CPU: Intel i7 3770k
Memory: 16gb dual channel G. Skill Sniper
PSU: OCZ 1000w Fata1ty
GPU: ASUS GTX 680
Storage: 1x Samsung 840 Series 120gb SSD
1x WD 1tb HDD
OS: Windows 7 home premium 64 bit
LG 5.25 Blu-Ray drive
Aftermarket CPU cooling and an additional 7 case fans
Additional programs I installed were Norton 360, Origin, Steam, MSI Afterburner and a generic CPU temp. monitor. I have not attempted overclocking yet as I am waiting on a larger case with better air flow to do so.
I checked, re-checked and checked again as well as re-installing every driver I could come across to ensure it was up to date. I also checked to ensure every component was function properly (PSU, CPU, GPU, Memory, Hard Drives) I even started windows in selective startup mode with every unnecessary program disabled and still games were crashing within the first 5-10 minutes. Also, I don't know if drivers are region coded as I currently reside in the UK and downloaded some drivers from UK websites to use on components purchased in America. Currently I am re-installing windows to see if that works. I don't have a RAID setup on my hard drives (not sure if this would be causing the issue) but I am trying to view every angle before I have to take it to a PC repair shop and spend more money. Oh also, every thing runs very smoothly until I start gaming when the crashes and errors occur (the games run amazing while the do run). Any help would be extremely appreciated and if additional information is needed let me know.
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