Computer freezes only when playing strategy games

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Shinkiro

Shinkiro

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Hello. I have ran into a problem where when I run Napoleon Total War or Civ 5, my computer will freeze about 30 mins into the game, almost always when I end a turn. I will then have to manually shut down my computer. However when I play a game like Arma 3 or use Dolphin Emulator for 2+ hours, everything runs fine. Could anyone spare information on what this might be. My computer specs:
i7 3770 cpu
gtx 560 gpu
ASRock z77 extreme 3 mobo (installed only 2 weeks ago)
8GB Corsair Vengeance Ram
850 watt power supply
Thanks :)
*Update* I was playing a game called Cube World and alt tabbed. When I tabbed back in it froze and I had to restart my computer.
 
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Tom Tancredi, are you high? You are telling him that a 560 is not enought for a game that needs a nvidia 6600 minimum and recomends a ati 3870?!
Shinkiro, dont listen to that guy.

First thing is first:
Update your drivers, DirecX and Microsoft framework.
After that, install the DIrecX that came with your copy of those games ( should be a folder for that).
After that, try compatibility settings for those games (they are old and may have issues with more modern windows enchancements).

I have heard of problems regarding turn based games as they tend to save the current stage of the game each time a turn ends. If some form of proteccion blocks the game from doing those saves, it could be freezing your PC.
However, try the other options first.
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Tom Tancredi

Tom Tancredi

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1) Your stating you have a gtx 560 gpu? Is that correct?
2) If that is correct that card really isn't up to snuff for some games (as your potentially seeing). You should either have a 6xx or 7xx series.
3) Arma 3 is not made the same way as Total War, there are some distinct differences for rendering and such. The card is probably pushing itself then overheats and fails. Again I would HIGHLY suggest a 6XX series with proper cooling on it (you have a great PSU) and then update to the newest drivers (they were just released).
4) You can try and see about a VBIOS update and drivers update, but I wouldn't put much stock in it.
 
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cats_Paw

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Tom Tancredi, are you high? You are telling him that a 560 is not enought for a game that needs a nvidia 6600 minimum and recomends a ati 3870?!
Shinkiro, dont listen to that guy.

First thing is first:
Update your drivers, DirecX and Microsoft framework.
After that, install the DIrecX that came with your copy of those games ( should be a folder for that).
After that, try compatibility settings for those games (they are old and may have issues with more modern windows enchancements).

I have heard of problems regarding turn based games as they tend to save the current stage of the game each time a turn ends. If some form of proteccion blocks the game from doing those saves, it could be freezing your PC.
However, try the other options first.
 
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