Computer freezing a lot. Completely unknown cause. Help plz ?
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Ryan Midgley
April 6, 2014 9:49:15 AM
Not sure if this is in the right thread. I am new to this site so let's give it a go.
My computer seems to be freezing a lot. It is currently unknown why and I have tried a lot of different things. So let me give you some details.
Specs:
12 GB RAM - 8GB Patriot 1600mhz 1.5 voltage - 4GB Ballistix Sport 1600mhz 1.5 voltage
AMD FX - 4170 Quad core 4.2ghz
Nividia Geforce GT 630
Asus M5A78L-M USB3
Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Bit
Current Temps of the computer:
CPU: 45C
GPU: 35C
MB: 34C
Sometimes it seems like it is more prone to freezing when the computer is left idle. Sometimes however it will freeze when the computer is in use. The computer completely locks up and doesn't do anything at all.
I have run memtest on the ram and it came back clean.
I have been into my power options and made sure the hard-drive doesn't power down.
I have no idea what I can do with this so if you have something I can do it will be appreciated if you could help.
My computer seems to be freezing a lot. It is currently unknown why and I have tried a lot of different things. So let me give you some details.
Specs:
12 GB RAM - 8GB Patriot 1600mhz 1.5 voltage - 4GB Ballistix Sport 1600mhz 1.5 voltage
AMD FX - 4170 Quad core 4.2ghz
Nividia Geforce GT 630
Asus M5A78L-M USB3
Windows 8 Enterprise 64 Bit
Current Temps of the computer:
CPU: 45C
GPU: 35C
MB: 34C
Sometimes it seems like it is more prone to freezing when the computer is left idle. Sometimes however it will freeze when the computer is in use. The computer completely locks up and doesn't do anything at all.
I have run memtest on the ram and it came back clean.
I have been into my power options and made sure the hard-drive doesn't power down.
I have no idea what I can do with this so if you have something I can do it will be appreciated if you could help.
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Ryan Midgley
April 6, 2014 10:18:00 AM
brarboy said:
Give a antivirus and Malware scan. if that doesn't help, have you installed the windows again? Just backup your data of OS drive and do full wipe of your installed OS drive. Reinstall your OS and required drivers.The antivirus came back clean. I have re-installed windows and it did nothing i'm afraid
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Ryan Midgley
April 6, 2014 10:27:01 AM
brarboy said:
Have you done full hdd wipe too? If not just give it a try(lets keep this for the last). Other options are, updating your bios and disable your antivirus for sometime. And what power supply are you using? Are you using any third party software for your drivers update?When I re-installed window I did a full HDD wipe to be sure, my bios has been updated 2 days ago. My psu is
ScanFX 500W PSU Black ATX with 120mm Quiet Fan here is the link to it ; http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-scanfx-psu-all-blac...
My drivers are from the asus website.
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Ryan Midgley said:
When I re-installed window I did a full HDD wipe to be sure, my bios has been updated 2 days ago. My psu is
ScanFX 500W PSU Black ATX with 120mm Quiet Fan here is the link to it ; http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-scanfx-psu-all-blac...
My drivers are from the asus website.
What hdd are you using? Also, give a check on your power supply supply for once, i doubt it's quality so can be a thing casing you such issues. Next thing would check your pc for latest Microsoft Updates.
Update: Maybe try downgrading your Operating System can be an another point too to give a try. Sometimes computer's specs can be low or not at their best state to run the operating system at a satisfying level.
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Ryan Midgley
April 6, 2014 11:33:48 AM
brarboy said:
Ryan Midgley said:
When I re-installed window I did a full HDD wipe to be sure, my bios has been updated 2 days ago. My psu is
ScanFX 500W PSU Black ATX with 120mm Quiet Fan here is the link to it ; http://www.scan.co.uk/products/500w-scanfx-psu-all-blac...
My drivers are from the asus website.
What hdd are you using? Also, give a check on your power supply supply for once, i doubt it's quality so can be a thing casing you such issues. Next thing would check your pc for latest Microsoft Updates.
Update: Maybe try downgrading your Operating System can be an another point too to give a try. Sometimes computer's specs can be low or not at their best state to run the operating system at a satisfying level.
It's only freezing while idle now
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aikor
April 6, 2014 11:44:34 AM
I think there is something wrong with the MOBO.i have encountered this problem before.my computer freezes at idle and sometimes shut downs too.It freezes mostly when i play a game.I sent it to a shop to repair it.my HDD,RAM,my GFX card was fine.i formatted my HDD too same prob.after a thorough investigation it turned out it was my MOBOs problem.i think it was overheeated
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Ryan Midgley
April 6, 2014 11:59:01 AM
aikor said:
I think there is something wrong with the MOBO.i have encountered this problem before.my computer freezes at idle and sometimes shut downs too.It freezes mostly when i play a game.I sent it to a shop to repair it.my HDD,RAM,my GFX card was fine.i formatted my HDD too same prob.after a thorough investigation it turned out it was my MOBOs problem.i think it was overheeatedI don't understand how my MOBO is bad though. It has had nothing bad happen to it
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Ryan Midgley said:
It's only freezing while idle now
what did you do?
@Aikor: the symptom you have stated are most likely power supply issues in which it can't provide enough current to your pc when you really need it in case of gaming and also causes your pc to freeze often. Not to forget, maybe you could have checked your psu too which may have damaged your motherboard with unregulated current and also you current can be going through same circumstances after some time period. Just get it checked
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Ryan Midgley
April 6, 2014 3:58:39 PM
brarboy said:
Ryan Midgley said:
It's only freezing while idle now
what did you do?
@Aikor: the symptom you have stated are most likely power supply issues in which it can't provide enough current to your pc when you really need it in case of gaming and also causes your pc to freeze often. Not to forget, maybe you could have checked your psu too which may have damaged your motherboard with unregulated current and also you current can be going through same circumstances after some time period. Just get it checked
I didn't do anything it has literally just fixed itself and now only freezes while idle
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Ryan Midgley
April 7, 2014 9:02:05 AM
brarboy said:
Ryan Midgley said:
I didn't do anything it has literally just fixed itself and now only freezes while idle
What hard disk are you using? Try swapping your hdd sata cable with optical drive's, just to check. Also, if possible check your system on any other power supply.
Swap it with my disc drive cable or my other hard drive cable?
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Ryan Midgley
April 8, 2014 7:56:22 AM
Ryan Midgley said:
brarboy said:
Ryan Midgley said:
Swap it with my disc drive cable or my other hard drive cable?
that is just to check if there is anything wrong with your SATA cable or not. You can swap with anyone.
Just to confirm this is my main hard drive right?
i would suggest all, but if you have single SATA cable then connect it to main hdd.
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Ryan Midgley
April 8, 2014 9:45:40 AM
brarboy said:
Ryan Midgley said:
brarboy said:
Ryan Midgley said:
Swap it with my disc drive cable or my other hard drive cable?
that is just to check if there is anything wrong with your SATA cable or not. You can swap with anyone.
Just to confirm this is my main hard drive right?
i would suggest all, but if you have single SATA cable then connect it to main hdd.
Issue is still happening
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when you were installing windows, was there any system reserve partition with other drives showing? If no, then reinstall your windows once again, format os drive > delete the os drive and create a new drive from unallocated space and windows will automatically create system reserved space.
Otherwise, the conclusion leads to one of the item from PSU, Motherboard or HDD isn't in it's good state. Just to be sure, you can check on any other pc.
Otherwise, the conclusion leads to one of the item from PSU, Motherboard or HDD isn't in it's good state. Just to be sure, you can check on any other pc.
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Ryan Midgley
April 8, 2014 10:48:58 AM
brarboy said:
when you were installing windows, was there any system reserve partition with other drives showing? If no, then reinstall your windows once again, format os drive > delete the os drive and create a new drive from unallocated space and windows will automatically create system reserved space.Otherwise, the conclusion leads to one of the item from PSU, Motherboard or HDD isn't in it's good state. Just to be sure, you can check on any other pc.
I do have another hard drive I could reinstall windows to see if that works?
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April 8, 2014 1:47:33 PM
Ryan Midgley
April 10, 2014 7:37:01 AM
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