New PC freezes when using the internet

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Hello, I just finished building my first PC, but I'm having problems when using the internet which causes my PC to freeze, the mouse cursor doesn't freeze but everything else does. I am not sure if its because of the internet or network adapter or something else. I literally just installed windows 8.1 on my newly built PC, started my computer, and then installed the NVIDIA GTX970 drivers with the disc included with my GPU, successfully. After that I installed my wireless network adapter's drivers which I use since I am on a second floor and the router is on the first floor and at the opposite side of the house. I then connect to the internet, sometimes freezes when I simply browse the internet and sometimes freezes when i download something, the mouse cursor doesnt freeze but everything else does. I really am not sure what's the problem, any ideas of what is causing this is greatly appreciated, thanks.

Is there something I missed after installing windows 8.1 besides the GPU drivers and wireless network adapter drivers?

My PC specs if needed:
-CPU: Intel Core i7-4790K Haswell Quad-Core 4.0GHz LGA 1150 Desktop Processor BX80646I74790K
-Motherboard: ASUS Z97-PRO LGA 1150 Intel Z97 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
-Memory: CORSAIR Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 2133 Desktop Memory Model CMY16GX3M2A2133C11R (Red)
-Hard Drive: WD BLACK SERIES WD1003FZEX 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive
-Video Card: EVGA 04G-2972-KR GeForce GTX 970 4GB 256-Bit GDDR5 ACX 2.0 PCI Express 3.0
-Computer Case: Corsair Obsidian Series 450D Black ATX Mid Tower Gaming Computer Case
-PSU: CORSAIR HX Series HX750 750W ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 2.91 SLI CrossFire 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply New 4th Gen CPU Certified Haswell Ready
-CPU fan: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM Fan
-Optical Drive: ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner Bulk - OEM
-Wireless Network Adapter: N900 Wireless Dual Band PCI Express Adapter
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Get the drivers from the site if theyre later than the ones on the cd

That CPU needs BIOS 1008. So that maybe why its a bit unstable.

Core i7-4790K (4.0Ghz, 4C, HT, L3:8M, HD Graphic, 88W, rev.C0) ALL 1008
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I am using internet explorer. I also just noticed that the fans on my GPU stop spinning after 30 secs of booting up my computer, i dont know if its meant to be that way, I am new at this.

 
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I am not sure if the browser is up to date. The problem, I dont think is the browser because my computer also freezes when i simply connect to the internet without opening a browser, I dont know if its something about my adapter or something else. Would using an Ethernet cable make any difference?
 
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edwinmzx

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The BIOS ver. is 0902. I will try to update the BIOS.
I installed the wireless drivers with the disc the adapter came with.
The router I am not sure what brand it is or how to check what type of router it is, it isnt dual band, my ISP gave me this router, which I am planning to replace next week. It gives me no problem when connecting to the internet with any other devices other than this PC im trying to fix but I was planning to replace it for a Wireless N dual band anyway.
 
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edwinmzx

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It seems updating the BIOS solved my problem. I really appreciate it, I thought for a second it was going to be a hardware problem.

 
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