PC locking up

[Bigwayneo]

My computer keeps locking up at random (I can go a week without it happening, or several times in a day). When I mean lock up, I mean the mouse doesn't move, and Task manager doesn't/can't open up as well and I end up having to hit reset.

Some trouble shooting I have already done. I sent back the SSD and got a new one which rule that out. My RAM tested out fine using Mem test. Now when I attempt a GPU test with OCCT it has twice locked up during it, but no errors found before hand.

Instead of doing a third test I figured I would ask here first and see if anybody thinks it might be my Graphics card that is causing the lock up, or if it might be something else.

 

[Gentleman Jim]

Can you give me the specs of your entire system. This will help me troubleshoot.

 

[Bigwayneo]

Ultra LSP Series V2 650-Watt Power Supply
AMD FX-8310 Processor - 8-Core, 3.4GHz, 8MB L2 Cache
MSI 970A-G46 AMD 9 Series Motherboard -
MSI AMD RADEON R7 265 2GD5 ARMOR OC Graphics Card - 2GB GDDR5, 256-bit,
Kingston Digital 120GB SSDNow V300 SATA 3 *Windows drive
Kingston HyperX FURY 16GB Kit (2x8GB) 1866MHz
Toshiba 3.5-Inch 2TB 7200 RPM SATA3/SATA 6.0 GB/s 64MB *secondary drive


Sorry should have done that in the first place.

 

[Gentleman Jim]

Since it locked up with two test trys I would focus on the gpu at the moment. Go to the AMD site and see if there are updated drivers for this card and download/install them. Have you received any error messages? You can also check the device manager to see if there are any issues with the card.

 

[Bigwayneo]

According to the AMD catalyst I have the most current drivers, and for the Device Manager what would I be looking for? I see its labeled AMD Radeon R7 200 series and when looking into its properties it says its working properly.

ps. I wont get home until 5:00PM Central time from work.

 

[Bigwayneo]

I did a third test before I left for work. It got about 4-5 hours before locking up. Any other ideas? Does overheating cause lock up like that? I thought if a comp overheats it usually shuts down.

 

[Bigwayneo]

Another note, in the Bios settings its saying my CPU temp is at 58-60C and my motherboard is at 40C. is that high?

 

[Bigwayneo]

Anybody?

 

[Gentleman Jim]

The temperatures that you are seeing are high. The heat may very well be the issues with the lockups.You need to get your CPU temp down to around 38-40C. The lasting 4-5 hours is accurate if the temps are getting that high.

 

[Bigwayneo]

Thanks, I will try to add some more fans and see if that helps

 

[Gentleman Jim]

The biggest issue is the CPU so get a good cooler for this. If you can swing it a watercooer would be ideal.

 

[Bigwayneo]

Thanks, I will keep you posted and order one ASAP

 

[Bigwayneo]

So the one I have
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005O65JXI?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s01

Is probably not cutting it then.

 

[Bigwayneo]

http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Seidon-120V-All-/dp/B00FFCB0BG/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1441815945&sr=1-1&keywords=Cooler+Master+Seidon+120V

Will this one do the trick you think? (trying to keep the price a little lower, wife not happy with how much I have spent already)

 

[Gentleman Jim]

I think the liquid cooling fan will make more of a difference. Make sure all of your case fans are working properly and they are dust free.