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Started by Aenygma | | 0 answers
Alt+Tab Lost Signal Input Crash
I don't know what to make of this anomaly, but it's driving me completely insane.

I bought parts for a new computer, which are fairly high-end so I shouldn't be experiencing this disheartening hardware failure. What happens is, when I'm playing a game, if I alt+tab out and open a browser, the system crashes, entirely. It can also happen without opening a browser and just trying to go back in-game. The screen turns black, and the monitor "No Signal Input" message flashes on the screen indefinitely and I can't get the desktop back. I have no choice but to reset the computer with the power button. My drivers are all up to date, they were updated 3 days ago to the latest drivers.

If I run the game and never alt+tab, the crash doesn't happen. I have no clue what is happening as I am far from a computer expert. Now my wallet is angry with me and I'm contemplating going to play with some rocks on a river bank instead.

Here are my components:
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4770S CPU @ 3.10GHz
Motherboard: ASUS Sabertooth Z97 Mark 1
PSU: Corsair HX 850 Gold series
Memory sticks: Corsair Vengeance 8 GB (x2)
Manufacturer: Intel
Speed: 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores: 8
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 770
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chipset: GeForce GTX 770
Dedicated Memory: 3.1 GB
Total Memory: 4.0 GB
Memory: 16 GB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate Edition Service Pack 1 (build 7601), 64-bit
Service Pack: 1
Size: 64 Bit
Edition: Ultimate
Display Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
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