Second CPU core spikes to 100% then returns to normal

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Ever since I built my computer I have been having problems with freezes and crashes. (I built my pc about a Year ago.) I have been trying to find a source to these freezes which usually take a couple minutes to finish. I believe I have found the source but sadly lack the knowledge to know how to fix it. Upon closer inspection I have noticed that it is always the second core of my cpu that spikes up to 100% usage and stays there until the freeze is over.This might be a heating issue and if that is the case I have bought a 212 evo already. When my pc freezes the screen will completely stop and the most recent audio will studder very slowly forwards. I had this problem with my previous processor as well so its not faulty hardware unless im really unlucky. Here are my specs and any help is greatly appreciated!

i5 4670k 3.5 GHz (Not overclocked)

AMD R9 270x 2 GB

8 GB or Mushkin Redline Enhanced RAM

1 TB of Storage
 
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Non genuine (read pirated) versions can't be relied upon to function 100%, there's always something done to them that is deeply embedded in the system and most of the time have to send data to extend "trial period".
Yes, by real stuff, only than you have something to base complaints on !
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I recognize OS but what is SW and what course of action do you recommend to fix this problem?
I think it is wise for me to mention that my copy of windows 7 inst genuine
 
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Non genuine (read pirated) versions can't be relied upon to function 100%, there's always something done to them that is deeply embedded in the system and most of the time have to send data to extend "trial period".
Yes, by real stuff, only than you have something to base complaints on !
 
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Possible,power supply issue, either not big enough, or it is too old. Cheap supplies will really start to lag behind in power output after as little as 200 hrs of run time. Another thing could be faulty ram. I have run corsair on mine for years myself. I tried mushkin and other strange brands before and had the same problems you're having, I've also had power supplies cause it. Check your voltage levels in your bios screen and or,with a utility like speed can or the software that your mobo maker may have sent with your mobo...(motherboard) if it's below like 11.7 volts on the 12 volt rail, labeled 12V , it is most likely time for a new or bigger supply.

 
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My system has been running,non stop for over 4 years now, with the only restarts being for updates to Windows and drivers and antivirus software. Have had 0 crashes. I stream media to 7,other devices over my network and am able to access it anywhere cuz my job requires the stuff on it. Its used for gaming, bitcoin mining, protein folding, do all be all...

Gigabyte GAF2A85X-UP4
socket fm2 AMD A8 5600K OC to 4.0 ghz base, 4.8 ghz turbo
Corsair H60 water cooler
Dual thermaltake TR2-600W supplies, 4 western digital caviar reds, 4TB each, OCZ 240GB SSD boot drive
32GB Corsair XMS DDR3 1866 MHZ ram
2 AMD RADEON HD 7770 in crossfire
 
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That's really nice but what does it have to do with this thread ?

 
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