PC Freezes While Playing Game

WalkerJetBat

Honorable
Aug 31, 2013
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My pc keeps freezing at random time i play a game. It makes strange sound from headphones. And i need to restart my pc manualy.

Specs
Motherboard : Maximus V Extreme Intel Z77
CPU : Intel i7 3770K 3,5 GHz Unlocked
GPU : Nvidia Geforce GTX680
Memory : 16 GB Ripjaws
HDD : 2TB
SSD : 240GB
Tower : Cooler Master HAF X 942 Black Edition Full Tower Black
Power Supply : Cooler Master Slient Pro Gold 80Plus 1000W
OS : Windows 8 Pro
 
Solution
Try checking your GPU temp. If you're getting Artifacts then it's either your GPU is:

1. Failing
2. GPU driver is messed up or;
3. PSU probs.

Try cleaning your PC cause sometimes dust can be a nuisance.

venjhammet

Distinguished
Dec 4, 2009
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Try checking your GPU temp. If you're getting Artifacts then it's either your GPU is:

1. Failing
2. GPU driver is messed up or;
3. PSU probs.

Try cleaning your PC cause sometimes dust can be a nuisance.
 
Solution