Unfortunately this issue is still persisting with my computer after about three weeks of it not occurring I assumed it had gone. However, just like Coca-Cola it will always be around. Anyways, I'll delve into the issue;
My computer freezes. Outright freezes. There is no BSOD, just a plain regular freeze with everything I was doing frozen on the screen taunting me like a reflection of my inner- ...It just freezes. Now, I have done the following to identify the problem:
1) Updated all of my drivers
2) Ensured my bios is fully updated
3) Reseated my RAM, checking for dust in the slots whilst doing so
4) Run Windows memory diagnostics tool (No issues found)
5) Stopped useless services on my computer (Nvidia HD audio and Nvidia streaming service)
6) Set Skype to low priority via task manager when using it (At the advice from another user)
7) Read the bible for answers (Nothing on computers)
It should be noted that I DO however receive an error upon the system freezing in event viewer:
However, this error is hardly specific and cannot really provide me with too much information on what is really causing this issue, now can it?
Additional info: The freezes have most frequently been when I'm playing a game, exiting a game and when the system is under a GPU temperature of about 60°C. It has happened randomly when simply browsing the internet but this was only on a single occurrence in comparison to the majority happening under the previously stated conditions.
Specs
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX
RAM: 8GB (2x4GB Corsair Vengeance)
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 560
Memory: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal Hard Drive
CPU: Intel i5 3570 @ 3.40GHz
PSU: Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Certified
I will be running Memtest tonight for 7 passes in order to help me identify the issue but I'm honestly thinking that heat is the issue. When my system froze last night I opened it up, feeling the CPU heatsink and the copper heatsinks on my GPU and they both felt very hot to the touch. Enough to cause slight pain. However, this confuses me as my GPU's manufacturer states that it can endure 99°C at maximum when the GPU only ever gets to around 55-65°C.
I deduced that this couldn't be the CPU overheating as my BIOS would shut down the system to prevent damage. Both CPU and GPU temperatures are monitored at all times via Coretemp and GPU Temp. To lend credibility to my theory of heat being the cause, I should also mention that my room can get very hot and has poor ventilation.
Tomorrow I will post back with the findings of Memtest, but I this is really starting to rustle my jimmies.
Thank you for reading.
My computer freezes. Outright freezes. There is no BSOD, just a plain regular freeze with everything I was doing frozen on the screen taunting me like a reflection of my inner- ...It just freezes. Now, I have done the following to identify the problem:
1) Updated all of my drivers
2) Ensured my bios is fully updated
3) Reseated my RAM, checking for dust in the slots whilst doing so
4) Run Windows memory diagnostics tool (No issues found)
5) Stopped useless services on my computer (Nvidia HD audio and Nvidia streaming service)
6) Set Skype to low priority via task manager when using it (At the advice from another user)
7) Read the bible for answers (Nothing on computers)
It should be noted that I DO however receive an error upon the system freezing in event viewer:
However, this error is hardly specific and cannot really provide me with too much information on what is really causing this issue, now can it?
Additional info: The freezes have most frequently been when I'm playing a game, exiting a game and when the system is under a GPU temperature of about 60°C. It has happened randomly when simply browsing the internet but this was only on a single occurrence in comparison to the majority happening under the previously stated conditions.
Specs
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate x64
Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LX
RAM: 8GB (2x4GB Corsair Vengeance)
GPU: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 560
Memory: WD 1TB 3.5 inch Internal Hard Drive
CPU: Intel i5 3570 @ 3.40GHz
PSU: Corsair Builder Series CXM 600W Modular 80 PLUS Bronze Certified
I will be running Memtest tonight for 7 passes in order to help me identify the issue but I'm honestly thinking that heat is the issue. When my system froze last night I opened it up, feeling the CPU heatsink and the copper heatsinks on my GPU and they both felt very hot to the touch. Enough to cause slight pain. However, this confuses me as my GPU's manufacturer states that it can endure 99°C at maximum when the GPU only ever gets to around 55-65°C.
I deduced that this couldn't be the CPU overheating as my BIOS would shut down the system to prevent damage. Both CPU and GPU temperatures are monitored at all times via Coretemp and GPU Temp. To lend credibility to my theory of heat being the cause, I should also mention that my room can get very hot and has poor ventilation.
Tomorrow I will post back with the findings of Memtest, but I this is really starting to rustle my jimmies.
Thank you for reading.
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