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pc freezes randomly since fitting asus r7 260x

simps2k

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Dec 21, 2013
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since installing my new gfc card which is asus r7 260x 2gb gddr5 oc im having problems with random freezes where the comp still runs just the screens freeze up until I hit restart button

my specs are:
mobo msi 970a-g46
cpu amd athlon2 x2 215 (I know this isn't the best and is next on my list for upgrade)
cpu cooler Akasa Venom Pico Intel 775 1155 1156 AM2 AM3 FM1 Processor Cooler
ram Crucial 8gb Ddr3 1600 Mhz (pc3-12800) Cl9 1.5v Ballistix Sport Udimm)
psu corsair gold 500w if I remember correctly

no temp isues before that comes up gfx idles at 35 degrees and cpu is down at 15 at rough idle and only just hits high 20s in gaming .