Custom Built Computer Stuttering and Freezing

fduong97

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Oct 2, 2013
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Hey guys. So my problems started several days ago when my computer would start freezing and unfreezing on my desktop and while I was playing games. At first, my computer would give me notifications about overheating and realizing that my computer was overclocking itself, I turned off the overclock. However that did not do anything. I also decided to go into BIOS and restore the defaults (CMOS like thing). However, this has not helped one bit. I have also switched my RAM into different slots which had no avail. I have also tried clearing the dust on all fans in my tower.

Specs:
CPU: Intel Core i5 3570k @ 3.40GHz
MB: P8Z77-V Pro
RAM: 8GB Crucial Ballistix DDR3
GPU: EVGA nVidia GTX 660
HDD: Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM003 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA

Any help would be greatly appreciated!