XP freezing 1-2 minutes after bootup

[powerlsyaer]

I have had a pc for two years now. It got a virus and I had to do a fresh XP install. Now after I wiped everything with a fresh beginning with the drivers re-installed, I boot up my pc and after about two minutes of running, everything freezes except for my mouse. I can move my mouse but I cant click on anything at all. I bought a brand new hard drive and reinstalled xp and it still freezes after a minute. It's the wierdest thing I've ever seen and I have no idea what to do. Is upgrading my pc with all new parts the only thing i can do?

 

[jeteryankees22]

Hmm, that is really weird...Have you tested the graphics card? Other than that I could see it being an overheat issue in the processor or mobo...did you remove the cpu at all, or somehow blow dust where it shouldnt be?

 

[powerlsyaer]

i dont know. havent tested the graphics card but i dont know if it's re-installing the video card driver but its the same one i've been using for months before my system crashed.

 

[Guest]

Mine does it too

Except I can attribute it to my SSD since it freezes sporadically throughout usage... even in games

I'll end up getting an SLC SSD when prices come down a bit as with MLC SSDs this is a known and common issue