Windows 8.1 + MSi R9 270X Multiple Game Crashes/Hard-lock ups

MrSuave7

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Hello,

I recently built my gaming PC a few weeks ago. All my hardware are brand new and tested for defects. They are all seem to be fine. But I have been having troubles with playing intensive games lately. It could only last approximately 10-20 minutes in game. Basically, what happens is that my whole screen would freeze up (No lines or a sound loop, just a complete picture freeze up) and I am unable to ctrl+alt+Delete to end the frozen game. The only solution is to hard reset the computer. Please help me for I have already looked around multiple forums for a fix.

Information:

Case -> Coolermaster HAF 912 Black Mid Tower ATX (good case with 5 fans in total)
CPU/APU -> AMD A10-7850K Kaveri (Disabled the integrated r7 GPU)
HDD -> WesternDigital 1TB Caviar Blue
RAM -> Kingston HyperX Blue Black series 8gb
Motherboard -> Gigabyte F2A88XM-D3H FM2+ socket
PSU -> Corsair CX600W 80+ bronze
GPU -> MSI Radeon r9 270x OC edition (Games played on Ultra settings: BF3, BF4, and Tomb Raider for testing purposes.)


Additional Note: All my drivers are up-to-date, Windows 8.1 is also up-to-date. Currently running catalyst 14.6 beta version. Also tried 14.4 but still hardlocks/freeze up most of my games. I even lowered down the in game settings but still not the solution. Tried running it with Windows 7 compatibility mode and always running as an admin and still no luck!

If you need my Event Logs.. Please let me know. I must warn you that it is pretty long.

Thank you!