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Okay.. My old pc started to freeze at random times and making noise when it happens, so i upgraded half of my pc and reinstalled windows.. kept happening.. I upgraded the rest (including HDD) and installed win 8.1, but this shit is still happening.. The only consistent is that, either skype, Google Chrome or both is open when it happens.. It can happen at any intensity level and at any time of the day or night..  

 

This is a video of how it looks, and the sound it makes when it happens

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nv2bzu1yzydoqh/2014-06-30%2015.42.30.mp4

 

All the parts are upgraded since it started.. 

 

Thanks.. 

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So have you tried a different PSU or even Mobo? How about the ram or what slots you have it plugged into?

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So have you tried a different PSU or even Mobo? How about the ram or what slots you have it plugged into?

 

I've got new mobo, PSU and ram..

There was a power surge error on my PSU and i got a new one, so i've tried with 3 PSU's..

I changed my mobo when i got a new CPU..

The ram is all new too, and is pluged to slot 1 and 3 .. (from left) on a Asus P8-Z77 LK

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Are you 100% sure your completely up to date on drivers?

What is the temp normally like where you keep your computer?

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Are you 100% sure your completely up to date on drivers?

What is the temp normally like where you keep your computer?

Well, yeah.. I update my drivers regularly.. I've updated my Mobo drivers a month ago or something.. my gpu yesterday.. What other drivers could cause problems? Windows doesn't have any to update..

 

my rooms temp is max 26 C, and my pc gets to 80 at 100% and is normally not more than 65 degrees C.

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This is jsut funky. What anti-virus are you using.

It makes almost no sense other than maybe some of your software causes issues or you have a malwayre/virus infection. It's basically a different computer is my understanding so I honestly don't see how the same issue is occuring other that the idea listed above.

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This is jsut funky. What anti-virus are you using.

It makes almost no sense other than maybe some of your software causes issues or you have a malwayre/virus infection. It's basically a different computer is my understanding so I honestly don't see how the same issue is occuring other that the idea listed above.

Well.. Tried to install microsoft essensials, but windows told me i didn't need it, cuz it's build in to windows 8.1.. And it is.. Ive used it a cupple of times

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Try running a scan with malwarebytes, it normally finds stuff anti-virus programs don't. I would also try there root kid program which is also free through thier site.

As for anti-virus it self I use Avast and have had no problems. I would give those a try and see what results show up, all of the programs are free.

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Try running a scan with malwarebytes, it normally finds stuff anti-virus programs don't. I would also try there root kid program which is also free through thier site.

As for anti-virus it self I use Avast and have had no problems. I would give those a try and see what results show up, all of the programs are free.

Running Malwarebytes now.. The stuff it detects is things like CGMiner, games for my ps1 emulator and installation files for my fan controller.. :/

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Oh, never mind.. It didn't find any malware, but Avast found one thing, i deleted.. We'll see if it helps.. Otherwise im gonna re-install windows again, and pay close attention to when this shit start happening..

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Does it report any errors in windows logs?

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Are you using any pirated software? I always have to ask this question whenever I come across problems like these. Normally on a lockup like that, It would be attributed to a sound card, but not this time.

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Maybe one or two have snuck in-there sometime ;)

I would unsneak those, some tend to have things hidden inside them.

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I can tell you now guys, that it's not the software's fault.. It just did it again.. WTF can i do! i'm so frustrated i',m ready to throw my pc out the window.. Here is a complete list on my programs installed.. All legit purchases.. 

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/74xtpcovlp56gxu/Capture.PNG

 

https://www.dropbox.com/s/p2jbwod8t59zri0/Captureasd.PNG

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You said a noise before it freezes , what kind? clicking/ buzzing /beep /other noise?

The noise in the video i linked when i created this thread.. 

Here it is again.. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nv2bzu1yzydoqh/2014-06-30%2015.42.30.mp4

The noise comes at the same time as the freeze

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Guys.. please :(

Please post full computer specs and and operating temps of the CPU and GPU... It might help the community get some answers...

 

Right now, I think it has something to do with the graphics card or RAM because I occasionally run into the same situation... After replacing my PSU, the problems happened less often... I was using a generic 700W PSU before...

 

Try cleaning out the system if it's dusty and use a rubber eraser to clear out corrosion on the contacts of the RAM and graphics card... It might also help...

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The noise in the video i linked when i created this thread.. 

Here it is again.. https://www.dropbox.com/s/0nv2bzu1yzydoqh/2014-06-30%2015.42.30.mp4

The noise comes at the same time as the freeze

Is that noise from the speakers or something inside your case?

Also what hardware has not been changed out? Which pieces are new and which are reused/old?

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Please post full computer specs and and operating temps of the CPU and GPU... It might help the community get some answers...

 

Right now, I think it has something to do with the graphics card or RAM because I occasionally run into the same situation... After replacing my PSU, the problems happened less often... I was using a generic 700W PSU before...

 

Try cleaning out the system if it's dusty and use a rubber eraser to clear out corrosion on the contacts of the RAM and graphics card... It might also help...

 

3770k @ stock w/ stock cooler

MSI 670 reference cooler @ stock 

Kingstopn HyperX 2x8 GB 2400 MHz (Runs @ 1600 MHz)

Corsair TX 650

WD Black 2TB

Asus p8Z77-LK

Some old wireless card

 

Just cleaned the system for dust..

 

I had forgot about the wireless card.. It sat in my old system too! Ill try to remove it, and see if it helps.. 

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Is that noise from the speakers or something inside your case?

Also what hardware has not been changed out? Which pieces are new and which are reused/old?

The speakers..

I had totally forgot about the wireless PCIE card im using.. Ill try and remove it, and see if it helps.. It's an old and reused card from a XP machine

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