New Build - Random Freezes - How to Identify the Culprit?

[XORstatus]

Hey guys, thanks for viewing this post and offering your two cents.

I recently built a new computer, its components are listed below. I noticed that it developed a tendency to freeze during updates shortly after installing Windows 7. After the computer froze I would press the reset button on my case and the computer would reboot, finalize updates and continue as if nothing was wrong. I found this to be very odd considering that on every other occasion that an anomaly occurred during updates the computer I was working on would have difficulty booting and present additional errors. This computer did not. These freezes persisted throughout the updating process (occurring maybe 5 times) and after I ceased updating, the problem subsided. I then chose to prohibit my computer from checking for any additional updates and blocked windows update services from accessing the internet via windows firewall settings.

I have checked the ram using Windows Memory Diagnostic tool, it all checked out. Additionally, I have taken out each stick of ram and inserted ram from other computers (which have functioned flawlessly) and the problem persisted during updates. When I first built the machine I was using dual Radeon 6850 GPUs, now I am using a single R9 290. The Windows Check Disk indicated that my HDDs are fine. I believed the problem to be isolated to windows updates. I was inclined to believe this because after the updates were finalized, I ran HeavyLoad system stability tester and put the CPU, GPU, Memory and other various components to the maximum load for an extended period of time. These test did not uncover any issues nor did the freezing issue surface. The CPU reached a maximum of 65 Celsius which I thought to be fair given the 100% load for an extended period of time.

HOWEVER, recently I was streaming multiple full HD videos simultaneously. The freezing problem surfaced once again. I am not sure what else to do in this situation. I have exhausted all the remedies that I am familiar with. Maybe one of you have faced this problem before and could shoot me some pointers or ideas.

System Components:
- Gigabyte 990fxa ud3 r5
- AMD FX-9590 (4.7 ghz octacore)
- 32 gb Ram (Corsair Vengeance Red PC3-128000)
- Crucial MX200 (250 gb SSD)
- Standard LG dvd drive
- Rosewill wireless card
- Cooler Master Silent Pro 700w PSU
- ATI Radeon R9 290 GPU
- Two other standard HDDs
- Multiple assorted case fans

 

[NerdyComputerGuy]

Evening,

Well, we can rule out the memory as being the suspected culprit for now, it could be the CPU however since obviously the CPU is involved in calculating everything and so if the CPU is having issues then so will the actually computer.

It could also be the PSU however, I know it sounds weird but I have experienced something like this before, (turned out to be the memory, wasn't secure as it moved in transit).

Regards,

 

[XORstatus]

Is there a better RAM check function? A program that will conclusively preclude the RAM as the culprit?

Basically everything in the tower is new so its really difficult to isolate the issue. The SSD, the DVD drive, the HDDs, the wireless card, and the PSU are the only components that I transferred from the only setup. I wiped the SSD before installing the new OS. I didnt even connect the other HDDs until after the Windows 7 install was complete.

The GPU is new, all the RAM is new, the MOBO is new, the CPU is new, even a few of the SATA cables are new. I don't get it.



Would circumstances such as I have described above result if the PSU is being over drawn? I calculated the power consumption of my setup using extreme power supply calculator it stated that I was drawing 721w under load and recommended a 1300w PSU. Is its prediction rubbish?

I'm disinclined to believe this theory because I've been using the same PSU for nearly 3 years now and I've never had a problem. Of course I was running the AMD 3.1 ghz octacore and two Radeon 6850s. Would replacing two 6850s with a single R9 290, replacing the 3.1 octa with the 4.7, and replacing the Asrock extreme 3 MOBO I used to have with the Gigabyte really cause these power problems?

 

[NerdyComputerGuy]

Morning,

Yeah that prediction is wrong, the correct requirements are.

33A 12+ volt rail and a 600W psu minimum
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Try one little thing for me, disconnect both the power and sata power connects to the DISK DRIVE, boot the computer up and tell me if you're still having any freezing issues. (It could be as little as this) since my disk drive used to cause me problems.

Reference: https://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/power-requirements-for-graphics-cards

Regards,

 

[fifa16coins]

Is there a better RAM examine function? A system that will effectively prevent the RAM as the culprit?

Basically everything in the structure is new so its really challenging to separate the issue. The SSD, the DVD generate, the HDDs, the wi-fi cards, and the PSU are the only elements that I moved from the only installation. I cleaned the SSD before setting up the new OS. I did not even link the other HDDs until after the Ms windows seven set up was finish.

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