Screen goes solid color and PC freezes after about 4 hours of use. Windows 10

Pienation46 · Nov 29, 2015

I just built this system. After about 4 hours of use the screen with turn a solid color and the audio will freeze and I have to press the restart button to use it again.
Specs:
OS:Windows 10 64bit
GPU: R9 270X
CPU: FX 8320
RAM: 8gb Kingston HyperX FURY
MOBO: Msi 970A - G46
HDD: seagate harddrive out of old pc.

scout_03 · Nov 29, 2015

check the hdd with maker software and do you have another gpu for test also what is name and model of psu .

Darkbreeze · Nov 29, 2015

Power supply model number?

I'd run the short drive self test and long generic, using Seatools for windows:

http://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/item/seatools-win-master/

Pienation46 · Nov 29, 2015

Darkbreeze :

The power supply is a sentey XPP725-PS

Darkbreeze · Nov 29, 2015

There are currently no reputable reviews of that unit, which in and of itself makes it terribly suspect. Additionally, the OEM used for manufacturing on those XPower plus units is Sinyang Electronics, whom I've never heard of in any discussion of reliable power supply manufacturers so I think it's a safe bet that you've got an extremely poor quality unit on your hands. Aside from a very few models, Sentey doesn't tend to have a history of selling very good power supplies anyhow. Those they do sell that are worthwhile are manufactured by Super Flower, and this is not one of those units.

I would absolutely replace it, even if it's not the problem, which most likely it is. There is always a slight chance there is another issue, such as the card itself, but I'd absolutely get that hunk of PSU shaped object out of my rig if it were me. I'd get a good Tier 1 or 2 unit of 450w or higher as listed here:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

Pienation46 · Nov 29, 2015

Darkbreeze :

I've used this power supply in an older build, so I don't think it is the problem. However it probably will be a good idea to replace it with a "Real" power supply eventually.

Darkbreeze · Nov 29, 2015

That is of course your prerogative. I will say however, the fact that you used it with an older build means it also has some miles on it. A unit that is of questionable quality that has already been around the block and is then used with what is probably a higher demand graphics card than what was previously used, is one of the prime scenarios we see here with threads that result in power supplies being the problem. Still, there is always some room for doubt.

I'd test the unit to at least get a basic idea of it's condition. It won't tell you whether at that 4hr mark something isn't wrong, but it might show some indicators.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac7YMUcMjbw

As I said, if the card isn't at fault, the PSU probably is. Clearly though there could be issues with the older drive, the GPU card drivers or the OS itself. Might be a good idea to do a clean driver install and test the drive as outlined above.

Clean GPU card driver install: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2767677/clean-graphics-driver-install-windows.html

Pienation46 · Nov 29, 2015

Darkbreeze :

That is of course your prerogative. I will say however, the fact that you used it with an older build means it also has some miles on it. A unit that is of questionable quality that has already been around the block and is then used with what is probably a higher demand graphics card than what was previously used, is one of the prime scenarios we see here with threads that result in power supplies being the problem. Still, there is always some room for doubt.

I'd test the unit to at least get a basic idea of it's condition. It won't tell you whether at that 4hr mark something isn't wrong, but it might show some indicators.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ac7YMUcMjbw

As I said, if the card isn't at fault, the PSU probably is. Clearly though there could be issues with the older drive, the GPU card drivers or the OS itself. Might be a good idea to do a clean driver install and test the drive as outlined above.

Clean GPU card driver install: http://www.tomshardware.com/faq/id-2767677/clean-graphics-driver-install-windows.html

I'm just going to buy a new coarsair gold PSU and a WD Blue HDD and hope the problem is solved.

Darkbreeze · Nov 29, 2015

Corsair is not a good choice unless you're buying one of the HXi, AXi or RMi units. And those are overpriced. For your system, I'd recommend this Seasonic built XFX unit:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Power Supply: XFX TS 550W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($52.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $52.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-29 20:33 EST-0500

As you can see at the following link, the Corsair CS, CX, VS and RM units are not well built.

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2547993/psu-tier-list.html

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