PC random lock ups when idle or on internet

ohzerg

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Im currently having a problem with my PC and ask for any assitance

intel i5 cpu 750 2.6 ghz
windows 7 64 bit
MSI p55-gd65
with a HD 6850
PSU corsair 750w

I just did a fresh install of windows after having random Driver crashes and lock up and the lock ups continue(only after updating GPU drivers). Its hard to recreate but I can play games like warthunder starcraft 2 BF3 with no issues or driver crashes. Then be looking at youtube or just the plain internet or idle and the computer will lock up no mouse movement or keyboard controls work and the only way out is to power off the comp. It has never locked up when playing games.

I did a Check scan on my HD and found no errors I have not competed a mem test but the windows mem test showed no errors.

 
any info at the event log?, since it only happens while browsing, have you tried using a different browser? could be some conflict with your browser+ adobe flash player something like that......................

also, even though u have been able to play with no issues at all it wouldn't be a bad idea to test your RAM with memtest86.
 

ohzerg

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I have tried it with both google and ie. and the lock up appears to be random. I just went through each ram stick one by one and tried to recreate the event but didn't get a lock up. Sorry for the long words responding from iPhone.

The only thing the even log shows is that the computer was turned off improperly.