Hi everyone.
Lately I've been getting frequent computer crashes - within 10-15 minutes of turning on the computer. The computer locks up and whatever sound may be playing at the time is looped in a quick loop - half second loops.
Sometimes it doesn't crash for a while longer, but usually does within that time frame.
I've tested each individual part and have come to the conclusion that it is either the motherboard or a case short circuit - as stress tests for the GPU and RAM/CPU have not resulted in a freeze, but sometimes freezes if it happens to fall within that time frame. It usually happens when I am in game but can happen when I am in a browser.
Specs:
Intel Quad Core Q9550
PNY GeForce GTX 280
4GB DDR3 1333 MHz RAM
EVGA 790i Ultra Motherboard
300GB 10k RPM Velociraptor Hard Drive
Ultra X3 1000W PSU
Case: Xigmatec Midgard-W Mid tower
What can I do to fix this problem? It has been plaguing me for weeks!
Lately I've been getting frequent computer crashes - within 10-15 minutes of turning on the computer. The computer locks up and whatever sound may be playing at the time is looped in a quick loop - half second loops.
Sometimes it doesn't crash for a while longer, but usually does within that time frame.
I've tested each individual part and have come to the conclusion that it is either the motherboard or a case short circuit - as stress tests for the GPU and RAM/CPU have not resulted in a freeze, but sometimes freezes if it happens to fall within that time frame. It usually happens when I am in game but can happen when I am in a browser.
Specs:
Intel Quad Core Q9550
PNY GeForce GTX 280
4GB DDR3 1333 MHz RAM
EVGA 790i Ultra Motherboard
300GB 10k RPM Velociraptor Hard Drive
Ultra X3 1000W PSU
Case: Xigmatec Midgard-W Mid tower
What can I do to fix this problem? It has been plaguing me for weeks!