- Dec 27, 2013
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Hello all,
I have spent the best part of a week attempting to sort out my current computer problem, but have had limited success and now am reaching out to you for help. As of 1 week ago my computer has been having issues with my CPU randomly, on idle, with an unchanged voltage, skyrocket in temperature to the point that within minutes it hits the max temp and shuts down.
I have attempted dozens of scans on my computer with Malwarebytes, Roguekiller and a full scan PC scan with Microsoft Defender but it crashes before it can even get close to finishing most. I managed to split the scans into much smaller parts and thus completed a full scan of my pc with Malwarebytes over the course of a few days, which found nothing. I then attempted a Windows Defender Offline scan, which upon completion found 5 unwanted files/viruses/malware and had deleted it. This has definitely reduced my BSOD crashes and the amount that the issue is occurring for the first day or so, but the issue is back in full force.
I have attached a video of the issue (its not the best recording, but you get the picture):
View: https://youtu.be/nqajEsR_msI?t=90
As can be seen on the video, my temps are surging while task manager claims the CPU is idle and there are no suspicious programs running. Resource Manager says the same thing. I'm just at a total loss at this stage, its been a week and I still haven't been able to figure out if my PC is having dire driver issues, infected with a virus/malware, or if the CPU is simply faulty after just under 3 years of use (meaning warranty is still active).
This is especially baffling to me because the overclock is stable and can run for hours on end (last time I think 4hrs prime95 before I stopped it). It reached a max temp of around 65c at full load, however this issue occurs at 'idle', with the same voltage (according to CPU-Z & HWiNFO) and reaches 90c within minutes before turning off due to thermal max.
Another interesting thing to note, is that this issue only appears to occur when the computer is idle. Meaning that so far my only real 'protection' is running a video game in the background while using the computer. Over the course of the past few days I can run the computer for hours on end with a game running, but it will have the CPU overheating issue if idle any time 5 minutes or so after startup. So far I dont think the PC has lasted more than 90 minutes idling, or having a lesser workload (e.g a system scan with anti-virus).
While typing this I think I have heard the CPU fans ramp up around 4 times (indicating a 15c+ rise in temp instantly), but because I have a game running in the background the temperatures do not continue to rise leading to the inevitable crash due to thermals.
P.S. Most of the time when I get a BSOD (only happened once since the Offline Defender scan 2 days ago) it gives the error: 'Kernel Auto Boost Invalid Lock Release'
I'm honestly quite desperate for some fresh ideas and would be super appreciative for any support![/MEDIA]
I have spent the best part of a week attempting to sort out my current computer problem, but have had limited success and now am reaching out to you for help. As of 1 week ago my computer has been having issues with my CPU randomly, on idle, with an unchanged voltage, skyrocket in temperature to the point that within minutes it hits the max temp and shuts down.
I have attempted dozens of scans on my computer with Malwarebytes, Roguekiller and a full scan PC scan with Microsoft Defender but it crashes before it can even get close to finishing most. I managed to split the scans into much smaller parts and thus completed a full scan of my pc with Malwarebytes over the course of a few days, which found nothing. I then attempted a Windows Defender Offline scan, which upon completion found 5 unwanted files/viruses/malware and had deleted it. This has definitely reduced my BSOD crashes and the amount that the issue is occurring for the first day or so, but the issue is back in full force.
I have attached a video of the issue (its not the best recording, but you get the picture):
As can be seen on the video, my temps are surging while task manager claims the CPU is idle and there are no suspicious programs running. Resource Manager says the same thing. I'm just at a total loss at this stage, its been a week and I still haven't been able to figure out if my PC is having dire driver issues, infected with a virus/malware, or if the CPU is simply faulty after just under 3 years of use (meaning warranty is still active).
This is especially baffling to me because the overclock is stable and can run for hours on end (last time I think 4hrs prime95 before I stopped it). It reached a max temp of around 65c at full load, however this issue occurs at 'idle', with the same voltage (according to CPU-Z & HWiNFO) and reaches 90c within minutes before turning off due to thermal max.
Another interesting thing to note, is that this issue only appears to occur when the computer is idle. Meaning that so far my only real 'protection' is running a video game in the background while using the computer. Over the course of the past few days I can run the computer for hours on end with a game running, but it will have the CPU overheating issue if idle any time 5 minutes or so after startup. So far I dont think the PC has lasted more than 90 minutes idling, or having a lesser workload (e.g a system scan with anti-virus).
While typing this I think I have heard the CPU fans ramp up around 4 times (indicating a 15c+ rise in temp instantly), but because I have a game running in the background the temperatures do not continue to rise leading to the inevitable crash due to thermals.
P.S. Most of the time when I get a BSOD (only happened once since the Offline Defender scan 2 days ago) it gives the error: 'Kernel Auto Boost Invalid Lock Release'
I'm honestly quite desperate for some fresh ideas and would be super appreciative for any support![/MEDIA]
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