Computer has been freezing a lot recently

[Irantwomiles]

Hello everyone, today i need help with my computer. Over the past 5 months or so I've been having a lot of problems with my computer. This all happened about 6 months after I upgraded my PC with several new parts (practically rebuilt it).

My first problem was that when I turned on my computer no form of display would be shown but the computer was clearly on. This went on for several months, and still does happen but much less frequently. Then my computer would randomly shut off when playing games, this I did fix, it turned out that my GPU fan wasn't turning on for some reason and with the help of MSI Afterburner that was fixed. Now my problem is that the PC just freezes randomly. I've taken it to a PC repair shop for diagnostics several times and even they don't know what the problem is.

Here is a list of things I've tried, take in mind that all of my PC parts (other than Hard Drive) is about 1 year old.

- Apply new thermal paste to CPU in case it was over heating
- Change my new CPU to the old CPU in case my there was something wrong with the new one
- Factory Reset PC to make sure it wasn't a driver issue (PC actually crashed as soon as I was about to click install on NVIDIA driver).
- Take it to a repair shop 3 times with no avail.

PC Parts

CPU: AMD FX 6300 (It use to be the 8350 but I switched it out to test)
GPU: MSI GTX 1060 6GB
RAM: 2 x 8GB
Motherboard: MSI 970 Gaming MB
OS: Windows 10

 

[Irantwomiles]

Also this has happened both when having a website open or when playing games, but my CPU max temp was 83 but would range from 60-75 when playing games.

 

[elbert]

Beings this was an upgrade I suggest a clean install of windows 10. Download the latest version using creation tool and put it on a USB. Tie the windows 10 to your MS account so it will authinticate when you log back in. This should eliminate all software from the possible cause.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15088/windows-create-installation-media

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-link-your-windows-10-product-key-microsoft-account

If this doesn't help then we can start testing your hardware using programs like furmark, prime95, and memtest64.

 

[elbert]

Also this has happened both when having a website open or when playing games, but my CPU max temp was 83 but would range from 60-75 when playing games.

A max temp of 83 is to high. You should get a better cooler. Max working temp for your CPU is only 70.5c.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-FX-Series%20FX-6300.html

What cooler are you using?

 

[Irantwomiles]

Beings this was an upgrade I suggest a clean install of windows 10. Download the latest version using creation tool and put it on a USB. Tie the windows 10 to your MS account so it will authinticate when you log back in. This should eliminate all software from the possible cause.
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/15088/windows-create-installation-media

https://www.windowscentral.com/how-link-your-windows-10-product-key-microsoft-account

If this doesn't help then we can start testing your hardware using programs like furmark, prime95, and memtest64.

Would you mind talking me through testing hardware first so I don't have to wipe my PC for the 4th time this month xd, unless it could interfere with the tests.

 

[elbert]

If you've already then no need. Its a suggestion to remove it from possible cause. If you already did it once then shouldn't be the cause. I think your CPU temp is the issue.

 

[Irantwomiles]

Also this has happened both when having a website open or when playing games, but my CPU max temp was 83 but would range from 60-75 when playing games.

A max temp of 83 is to high. You should get a better cooler. Max working temp for your CPU is only 70.5c.
http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/Bulldozer/AMD-FX-Series%20FX-6300.html

What cooler are you using?

I'm using the stock CPU cooler it comes with. I've used this specific CPU for about 4 years with the same cooler and I've had no problems with it.

 

[Irantwomiles]

@elbert are there any cheap CPU coolers you would recommend?

 

[elbert]

@elbert are there any cheap CPU coolers you would recommend?

If its the wraith spire your using then should be on par with the Cryorig M9a. If its the older stock all aluminum cooler than you should upgrade that for sure. I suggest either the Cryorig M9a or Cryorig H7. The H7 is way better if you have the cash.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9a 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-14 11:08 EDT-0400

 

[Irantwomiles]

@elbert are there any cheap CPU coolers you would recommend?

If its the wraith spire your using then should be on par with the Cryorig M9a. If its the older stock all aluminum cooler than you should upgrade that for sure. I suggest either the Cryorig M9a or Cryorig H7. The H7 is way better if you have the cash.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - H7 49.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($34.89 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG - M9a 48.4 CFM CPU Cooler ($19.89 @ OutletPC)

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-10-14 11:08 EDT-0400

Alright thanks, I'll probably buy the $20 one, it seems to have good reviews and someone said that under load it ran at 45 for their 6300 CPU.

Are there any tests I can run to make sure nothing else is causing the problem?

 

[elbert]

Sure you can run furmark or memtest64. Do a benchmark with furmark and atleast one loop with memtest64. Tho CPU temp would still be an issue.
http://www.ozone3d.net/benchmarks/fur/
https://www.techpowerup.com/memtest64/

also test your drives using the driver makers tools. Seagate for example use seatools and do a smart, generic, and self test. WD use data lifeguard with a long test. Samsang SSD's use magician.
https://www.seagate.com/support/downloads/seatools/?cmpid=emc-_-sppnews8
https://support.wdc.com/downloads.aspx?p=3
http://www.samsung.com/semiconductor/minisite/ssd/download/tools.html