Computer freezing randomly

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

Hello guys,
My new custom build computer is freezing randomly (i build it yesterday). It freezes randomly sometimes after 20 min, sometimes after an hour. It freezes as soon i start the game. Any ideas why?

My spec. are:
-CPU: AMD FX 9590
-GPU: R9 290x
-CPU cooling fan: Be Quiet Dark Rock 3
-MEMORY: DDR3 1866Mhz Corsair Vengeance
-MOTHERBOARD: ASUS Crosshair V Formula-Z
-HARD DISK: WD Blue 1TB 7200rpm
-POWER SUPPLY: Corsair RM 1000
-CASE: Zalman Z11 Plus HF1

i don't think that thermal paste is important but ok: Artic Silver 5 3,5g

i would really appriciate any help

lightcloud · Aug 7, 2014

Were the parts all compatible with each other?

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

test your temps with AMD Overdrive that CPU needs very good cooler maybe its throttleing?

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

temps are at normal rate GPU at max is 59 degress C, i didn't test CPU, and yes parts are compatible with each other

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

msatle :

test cpu if its throttling there is your answer hopefully

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

how do i test that ?

lightcloud · Aug 7, 2014

msatle :

http://sites.amd.com/us/Documents/AMD_FX_Performance_Tuning_Guide.pdf

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

will test that and report back

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

msatle :

AMD Overdrive you have temperature margine there if its under 0 or close to it maybe that is the problem dont use Prime95 and monitor CPU behavior using performance log (Ctrl+alt+del) download HWMonitor there look at CPU speed enable max_min_real time monitoring you will see everything there and do a research how much you board can handle i guess it can handle everything you throw at it its a ROG but still there is a limit allways

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

will do that

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/faq/id-2122665/understanding-temperature-amd-cpus-apus.html here is one more to help you understand the temps how to monitor them

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

okay so cpu at idle is 42 °C how to load it to full ?

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

msatle :

you have stability test go there you will see on the right bottom side you have select all click that and press start 1hrs will be enough if you pass try little more time on stress but i personaly dont do that i just do 1hrs if it pass that is good ill send you now temps for that CPU what are highest it can manage and when the throttle will apear

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

i started the test and everything freezes right away, shall i wait?

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

msatle :

oh damn mate i whould really not know what it is try searching on youtube i will help you as soon i eat

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

okay, thanks

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

msatle :

i dont know if this helps but try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO_Kx1NWghM you need to have really reallyyyyy good airflow in case you should have gone with watercooler with this CPU i think that the sellers did a bad work they should have worn you but maybe this will help lets see and hope for the best

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

i have good airflow, the case on touch is cool also air coming out of the case is not hot, do i have to change settings in bios like shown in this video?

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

msatle :

heyyy wait did you update the bios?

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

no is that the cause ? how to update it and find drivers for it? i never updated bios also not in my old computer

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

msatle :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJENk7ZZv34 tutorial

and

http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/CROSSHAIR_V_FORMULAZ/HelpDesk_Download/ select your OS and download the latest bios flash it with USB

Then install the latest chipset couse i think that 990fx board dont support vishera cpu's and install them after all that install newest audio and that to have your board up to date

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

okay, but where can i get chipset drivers ?

Jovan93 · Aug 7, 2014

all is there on that page i send to you you will see but first install newest bios

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

will do that and then report back

msatle · Aug 7, 2014

oh and do i need to download all 11 updates for bios or is the latest one enough ?

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