PC freezes for short bursts, then returns to normal and is running slow

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Hey guys,

I built a PC a couple of years ago and I'm having a recurring problem of it freezing for short periods then returning to normal, on a frequent basis. It's also running much slower than normal.

I've tried reinstalling Windows 7 and upgraded to Windows 10 but still no change.

It started by making a kind of chirp sound but that stopped and the freezing stated.

My Spec

Motherboard
Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Model M4A89GTD-PRO/USB3
Version Rev 1.xx

CPU
CPU #1 AMD Phenom II X6 1090T
CPU Name AMD Phenom(tm) II X6 1090T Processor

Memory
Memory Type DDR3
Installed Memory 4096.0 MB
Available Memory 4095.0 MB
Channels Dual
Maximum Capacity 8192.0 MB
Maximum Memory Module Size [unknown]
Memory Slots 4
Error Correction None
Memory Timings
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Slot 1
Memory Type DDR3 [PC3-10700H]
Manufacturer Corsair
Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C8
Serial Number [unknown]
Capacity 2048 MB
Speed 1334 MHz (667 x 2)
Manufacturing Date 2009, Week 20
Form Factor [unknown]
Asset Tag [unknown]
Bank Locator [unknown]
Supported Frequencies 444 MHz,592 MHz,666 MHz,800 MHz
AMP SPD Support No
XMP SPD Support Yes (Version 1.2)
EPP SPD Support No
JEDEC Profiles
Device Locator

Slot 2
Memory Type DDR3 [PC3-10700H]
Manufacturer Corsair
Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C8
Serial Number [unknown]
Capacity 2048 MB
Speed 1334 MHz (667 x 2)
Manufacturing Date 2009, Week 20
Form Factor [unknown]
Asset Tag [unknown]
Bank Locator [unknown]
Supported Frequencies 444 MHz,592 MHz,666 MHz,800 MHz
AMP SPD Support No
XMP SPD Support Yes (Version 1.2)
EPP SPD Support No

Video
Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460
Name [SIW] NVIDIA Corporation GF104 [GeForce GTX 460] [Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. [MSI] N460GTX Cyclone 1GD5/OC]
Code Name GF104
Video Processor GeForce GTX 460

Storage Devices
Manufacturer Seagate
Model ST31000524AS
Size 1000.1 GB

Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks.
 
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zoenphlux

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It does sound like the hard drive could be the cause, since you mentioned chirping. Heat also can cause random slowdowns and freezing. I would also check the cpu heatsink just to make sure it isn't full of dust. That will cause the cpu to overheat, and throttle down or even freeze.

You can get a hard drive tester to see if it reports anything.
 
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I've run tests using SeaTools and my HD is fine.

I see why you said the HD might be the problem due to the chirping sound. I should have said the sound was coming through my speakers not from the HD itself.

Can I also add that both my chassis fans went a while back. I changed them straight away but my case got very hot once. Would this have caused damage?
 
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zoenphlux

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I wouldn't think so, but it is possible. Most stuff now a days are made to throttle down to avoid damage. It does still sound like heat issues possibly. What is your cpu temp while running a load?

I should also add, does it freeze under certain conditions, or even when nothing is happening? It could be a driver issue. Have you updated any drivers recently? that would carry over even in a reinstall if you used the same driver over. Try running in safe mode with networking. Surf the net, and do some basic stuff. See if it happens there.
 
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