PC Keeps Freezing at Random Intervals

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motiv3

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Hey everybody,

First time on this forum so please let me know if you need any further information.

Basically, over the last week or so I have been having problems with my Windows 7. At random intervals my PC keeps freezing meaning I cannot move the mouse, do alt+tab or even ctrl+alt+delete. Now one of the things I have noticed is that this freezing has coincided with my PC being a lot louder than it normally is. Even on idle, the PC is a lot louder than it used to be.

Another issue was that I updated my graphics driver to Nvidia Version 331.82 prior to this all happening. Thinking that this may be the issue, I reverted back to the prior version yet to no avail.

Below is an overview of my PC specifications:
Operating System: Windows 7 Professional 64bit
Motherboard: Asus P6X58D-E
Harddrive: WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device
RAM: 6GB (Installed Memory according to System information)
CPU: CPU Type QuadCore Intel Core i7-950, 3200 MHz (24 x 133)
GPU: Video Adapter MSI N460GTX (MS-V232)
PSU: 700W
CD drive: Really basic drive. Don't have the model of it either.

Now one of the things I read was to provide temperature information so here it is:

Obtained from SpeedFan

GPU - 55 degrees (a flame icon appears next to it)
System - 37 degrees
CPU - 38 degrees
AUX - 36 degrees
HD0 - 36 degrees
CPU - 37 degrees
MB - 37 degrees
Core 0 - 38 degrees (a tick icon appears next to it)
Core 1 - 36 degrees

If you guys need any other information please let me know.

Thanks again
 
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thx1138v2

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I saw this one a couple of weeks ago: check that the monitor is good by using a different monitor. The system _appears_ to lock up but you are most likely judging that by the display, i.e. what is displayed, no moving mouse cursor, and not getting the logoff window when hitting Ctrl+Alt+Delete which is all display dependent.

Otherwise it is probably the GPU which could cause the same issues. That GPU temperature is pretty high. If your mobo supports it, try using the onboard video to see if it makes a difference.
 
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motiv3

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Thanks for the reply!

How would I go about using the on-board video card?

Also I tried another monitor and the same problem occurred i.e. mouse wouldn't move etc

If I did have to change my graphics card, is there any way of finding out what is compatible with my current motherboard?

Thanks again
 
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motiv3

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Also any recommendations in terms of graphic cards?
 
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thx1138v2

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Just pulling the graphics card and rebooting might do it. The BIOS should detect the change and switch to the onboard graphics. If not, reboot and go into the BIOS to enable the onboard graphics.

I don't really have any recommendation for a graphics card. Just research them on the web and pick one in your budget range. The ASUS web site says it will support either SLI or Crossfire. You might want to check them for graphics cards as well.
 
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