Why Does My PC Keep Freezing When Playing any Game

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adhamamr

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Hello

This is my first time posting and i have a problem my PC keeps freezing when playing any game
it takes about 20 minutes or so
my PC specs

CPU:amd athlon x4 860k
GPU:gtx 750 ti
RAM:Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB Kit (4GBx2) DDR3
CPU Cooler:Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
OS:Windows 10 pro 64-bit
Hard Drive:Western Digital 1TB SATA 7200 Rpm 64MB 3.5in 6GB/S, Color Caviar Blue
Power Supply:EVGA 500watt 80 PLUS certified

I have done no over clocking what so ever and i have reinstalled windows and it still freezes and
made sure that i have all the latest drivers please help if you can thanks
 
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JackNaylorPE

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1. The 1st place to look would be in Event Viewer Windows System log which records problems encountered related to freezing and crashed.

2. The 2nd thing you need to do is check temps and voltages. Download:

HWiNFO to read those - http://www.hwinfo.com/
Download RealBench to test CPU - http://dlcdnmkt.asus.com/rog/RealBench_v2.43.zip
Download Furmark to test GPU - http://www.ozone3d.net/benchmarks/fur/

Make sure temps and voltages are within acceptable limits.

3. To test memory, use Memtext86+ and let it run overnight.

a) test w/ both sticks, if you get a fail...
b) remove on stick and test again ...
c) remove on stick and test again ...
d) the switch slots and test each again

 
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Chicano

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Run the computer in Safe Mode with Networking to see if it makes a diference... if the freezes stop, the cause is software, if they continue it's hardware.

For software:
1. Run virus and malware scans
2. disable startup programs
3. update drivers
4. run SFC /Scannow
5. delete temp files

For hardware:
1. Test installed RAM as adviced previously
2. Run chkdsk
3. Defrag your HDD
4. If your disk space is running low, add more or delete unnecessary files; temps, history, log files, etc. use CCleaner.
5. Install HWiNFO to check temps, fan speeds, CPU clock speeds, etc.
6. Change Windows Power Saving Options Plan to High performance.
7. Check your BIOS power saving options settings.

EDIT:
Most points in Hardware can also cause software issues, so after correcting possible HW issues, you may need to check the sofware list again.
 
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