Computer freezes randomly (screen freeze). Can occur in Windows, sometimes happening in in BIOS right after BIOS loads and Window beings to load (while the circle is spinning). Freeze seems to be completely random, can't find a trigger - i've tried running CPU/Ram stress tests.
-No BSoD
-I've resinked RAM in multiple slots on mobo, ran MemTest boths times, 4 cycles each. RAM seems ok
-Set RAM BIOS setting to Manual instead of AUTO (heard that sometimes cause problems)
-Tried loading UBUNTU off USB and it still froze
-Tried using intergrated GPU instead to isolate Vid Card, still froze
-Updated BIOS to latest version
-Have reformatted HDD with brand new version of Windows and still it froze
-Checked the health of SSD's using software and everything looks healthy
-Temp seems ok as I ran OpenHardware and when it froze my CPU was running 28-32C while Vid Card was running 35-40C
-To rule out my PSU not being powerful enough I unplugged all my peripheral HDDs and CD Drives and had it powering only the main OS HD...still froze
-Have had a friend run my SSD with OS on his setup for multiple hours, no freeze
-The ONLY time I've observed no freeze was when i put the computer on Safe Mode. Used it on Safe Mode w/ Networking for a full day with no issues. Restarted in normal mode and 5 minutes in...freeze.
I really have no idea what the hell is causing the freeze, this is soooo incredibly frustrating. ANY help or feedback would really be greatly appreciated.
Most of my build is fairly new I would said parts are about 1 year old.
Mobo - Gigabyte Z97X-UD3H
CPU - 4690K
CPU Cooler - EVO212
GPU - 560Ti
PSU - Thermaltake Smart 750W
RAM - Patriot 1x8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHZ
Mobo, CPU, and CPU Cooler were purchased couple months ago. Oldest hardware in here is probably the PSU (2-4 years), GPU, and my Cooler Master case (front ports are fried/not working).
-No BSoD
-I've resinked RAM in multiple slots on mobo, ran MemTest boths times, 4 cycles each. RAM seems ok
-Set RAM BIOS setting to Manual instead of AUTO (heard that sometimes cause problems)
-Tried loading UBUNTU off USB and it still froze
-Tried using intergrated GPU instead to isolate Vid Card, still froze
-Updated BIOS to latest version
-Have reformatted HDD with brand new version of Windows and still it froze
-Checked the health of SSD's using software and everything looks healthy
-Temp seems ok as I ran OpenHardware and when it froze my CPU was running 28-32C while Vid Card was running 35-40C
-To rule out my PSU not being powerful enough I unplugged all my peripheral HDDs and CD Drives and had it powering only the main OS HD...still froze
-Have had a friend run my SSD with OS on his setup for multiple hours, no freeze
-The ONLY time I've observed no freeze was when i put the computer on Safe Mode. Used it on Safe Mode w/ Networking for a full day with no issues. Restarted in normal mode and 5 minutes in...freeze.
I really have no idea what the hell is causing the freeze, this is soooo incredibly frustrating. ANY help or feedback would really be greatly appreciated.
Most of my build is fairly new I would said parts are about 1 year old.
Mobo - Gigabyte Z97X-UD3H
CPU - 4690K
CPU Cooler - EVO212
GPU - 560Ti
PSU - Thermaltake Smart 750W
RAM - Patriot 1x8GB DDR3 PC3-12800 1600MHZ
Mobo, CPU, and CPU Cooler were purchased couple months ago. Oldest hardware in here is probably the PSU (2-4 years), GPU, and my Cooler Master case (front ports are fried/not working).