Computer freezes when knocked.

[LightningsalesUK]

I just created a new build however it freezes whenever it is knocked.

I accidentally bumped my knee against my desk and the computer froze and I had to restart it.

What could be causing this?

 

[R_1]

what is your build?
everything is secure, screws, cards, power plugs, data cables?
if you have a large GPU is it sagging in the slot?

 

[rgd1101]

A short? loose connection? how hard was the bumped?

 

[DRagor]

Recheck all cables and other connections and see if any are loose.

 

[LightningsalesUK]

what is your build?
everything is secure, screws, cards, power plugs, data cables?
if you have a large GPU is it sagging in the slot?

i7 6800K

I just installed my GTX1070 today so I will go and see if it secure.

 

[Snipergod87]

I have had this happen when the CPU isn't firmly in it's socket (after having to fix a bent LGA pin)

 

[LightningsalesUK]

I have had this happen when the CPU isn't firmly in it's socket (after having to fix a bent LGA pin)

It has a very dodgy CPU cooler on it for the time being, one you screw in with springs, that could be it?

 

[Snipergod87]

I have had this happen when the CPU isn't firmly in it's socket (after having to fix a bent LGA pin)

It has a very dodgy CPU cooler on it for the time being, one you screw in with springs, that could be it?

Possible but extremely unlikely, the CPU in the socket alone should provide enough pressure to keep contact.

 

[LightningsalesUK]

I have had this happen when the CPU isn't firmly in it's socket (after having to fix a bent LGA pin)

It has a very dodgy CPU cooler on it for the time being, one you screw in with springs, that could be it?

Possible but extremely unlikely, the CPU in the socket alone should provide enough pressure to keep contact.

True, I do not know what could be causing it.

 

[scout_03]

your better to fix the cpu cooler with all the screws to hold it in place on the board .

 

[LightningsalesUK]

your better to fix the cpu cooler with all the screws to hold it in place on the board .

It is, however it was a very cheap cooler, I will be getting a Be quiet Dark Rock Pro 2 soon. I am just missing the appropriate bracket for it.

 

[scout_03]

then try to lay the case flat on is side until you have the new cooler to avoid damage to system .

 

[LightningsalesUK]

then try to lay the case flat on is side until you have the new cooler to avoid damage to system .

It is rather hard to given my setup however I think something has gone really wrong, I knockd it mid game and it froze, I went to restart and now It freezes on my desktop background, no apps or taskbar, the sound is there just no video...

I am using an M.2 Drive as my boot, Could this be causing it?

 

[scout_03]

do a cmos reset and try to boot using only the m2 as drive also check if it still seated in slot on board .

 

[R_1]

Remove the GPU and run on the intel GPU and see if the knocks happen. it will at least eliminate the GPU from suspicion.

 

[LightningsalesUK]

do a cmos reset and try to boot using only the m2 as drive also check if it still seated in slot on board .

Remove the GPU and run on the intel GPU and see if the knocks happen. it will at least eliminate the GPU from suspicion.

Unfortunately it is LGA2011 so there is no on board graphics.

 

[LightningsalesUK]

do a cmos reset and try to boot using only the m2 as drive also check if it still seated in slot on board .

Did a reset and checked drive but same issue.

 

[LightningsalesUK]

After installing anthother SSD and trying to boot, nothing, I then changed GPU and it booted. The graphics are the issue here. it is seated correctly..

 

[rgd1101]

What the other gpu? might be the psu cable?

 

[LightningsalesUK]

What the other gpu? might be the psu cable?

GT710.

I have now reseated my GTX1070 and it is booting like normal again however a knock will still cause the system to freeze.

 

[scout_03]

then you have to check if gpu is clip on the board and well seated also check is power cable if he lock in .

 

[LightningsalesUK]

then you have to check if gpu is clip on the board and well seated also check is power cable if he lock in .

The GPU is plugged in correctly.

 

[scout_03]

then try to not knock the case until you have the new cooler for cpu in well fix .

 

[LightningsalesUK]

then try to not knock the case until you have the new cooler for cpu in well fix .

Alright, I took it apart and yesterday and re-plugged all the cables and it made it 10x harder to make it freeze.

 

[scout_03]

hope it stay this way time to enjoy it now .