PC FREEZES --- HELP

[ApexGuardidian]

When I play games, even Team Fortress 2 my PC  radiator water cooler got really hot and so did my processor. My whole PC was very dusty which was ultimately the problem and was what I thought the problem was of my PC freezing. So today I completely air dusted my computer and well my PC no longer overheats. However, it still freezes. I think my PSU could be bottle necking which causes it to freeze

 

Specs :

 

PSU : 600W CX600M

GPU : R9 270x Toxic OC

CPU : AMD FX-9590 ( 225W TDP )

Case : T28 Sharkoon

Motherboard : GIGABYTE GA-990FXA-UD3

CPU Cooler : Seidon 120v

Hard Drive : 500GB Western Digital

RAM : 8GB

 

[FatPenguin]

probably over heated because of AMD  

[Sharif]

That font size and when i read freeze i thought your processor gets too cold,after cleaning up dust  

 

• Check for malware 
• Update windows 
• Update Motherboard drivers 

[ApexGuardidian]

 

That font size and when i read freeze i thought your processor gets too cold,after cleaning up dust  

 

• Check for malware 
• Update windows 
• Update Motherboard drivers 

 

Lol

[ApexGuardidian]

Any other help? I don't think its malware windows or motherboard drivers!!

[ApexGuardidian]

Wow thanks for so much help..

[ApolloX75]

Does it freeze as in lock up with no restart? Or does it just randomly restart? What temps are you getting in HWMonitor? Check your +12V rail output in both the BIOS and HWMonitor, does it fluctuate more than 1-2V?

 

Check Windows Event Viewer, take a screenshot of it if there are any critical events and post it here.

[ApexGuardidian]

Does it freeze as in lock up with no restart? Or does it just randomly restart? What temps are you getting in HWMonitor? Check your +12V rail output in both the BIOS and HWMonitor, does it fluctuate more than 1-2V?

 

Check Windows Event Viewer, take a screenshot of it if there are any critical events and post it here.

PC just freezes and then I have to restart it. Not sure what you mean about the BIOS etc??

[ApolloX75]

Download and install this: http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

 

Run it and take a screenshot of the window showing everything on it and post it here.

 

Open Control Panel, select Administrative Tools. Open Event Viewer. In the main window under Overview and Summary, you'll see several columns. Under Event Type the first one is Critical, if there are any errors under that selection, take a screen shot of the window and post it here.

[ApexGuardidian]

Download and install this: http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

 

Run it and take a screenshot of the window showing everything on it and post it here.

 

Open Control Panel, select Administrative Tools. Open Event Viewer. In the main window under Overview and Summary, you'll see several columns. Under Event Type the first one is Critical, if there are any errors under that selection, take a screen shot of the window and post it here.

Okay thanks will do now!

[ApexGuardidian]

Download and install this: http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

 

Run it and take a screenshot of the window showing everything on it and post it here.

 

Open Control Panel, select Administrative Tools. Open Event Viewer. In the main window under Overview and Summary, you'll see several columns. Under Event Type the first one is Critical, if there are any errors under that selection, take a screen shot of the window and post it here.

 

 

Here are the screen shots

 

http://gyazo.com/b79b3e19472ed17ceba8288700ad9082

 

http://gyazo.com/b604f7f1b13d91547f97357f5cffc29b

[TensE]

Wow thanks for so much help..

Be nice. People aren't obligated to help you.

 

Also did you overclock at all? Could be your overclock is too high as I see the clocks on the cpu arent shown

[ApexGuardidian]

Be nice. People aren't obligated to help you.

 

Also did you overclock at all? Could be your overclock is too high as I see the clocks on the cpu arent shown

Nope never overclocked

[TensE]

It seems like code 41 is most likely a faulty PSU. Check that all the cables are plugged in properly on both ends. Also try using a different socket in the wall as it could be something electrical. If you have a surge protector try not using it

[ApexGuardidian]

It seems like code 41 is most likely a faulty PSU. Check that all the cables are plugged in properly on both ends. Also try using a different socket in the wall as it could be something electrical. If you have a surge protector try not using it

 

What is a surge protector??

[ApolloX75]

Nope never overclocked

How old is your CX600M? How long have you had this system running? The 600W CX series isn't the highest quality, and as it's only Bronze rated, it's not actually pumping out a full 600W, more like 560ish. Considering there is a Kernel Power event in there twice in the last 24 hours, I wonder if you're exceeding the PSU's abilities.

 

I ran your config through a PSU calculator and came up at 562W, give or take a fan or two, and that's not including capacitor aging.

 

Now this doesn't rule out things like bad RAM, but I'd say it's a high probability that your PSU can't handle your system. That's one power hungry CPU you have in there.

[TensE]

What is a surge protector??

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+a+surge+protector

[ApexGuardidian]

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=what+is+a+surge+protector

 

I think so? Is it basically just a the power cable adapter things so you can have more things plugged in at once? If so I am using that.

[TensE]

I think so? Is it basically just a the power cable adapter things so you can have more things plugged in at once? If so I am using that.

Yes and no. Some extension cords have surge protectors but I'm pretty sure you don't. A surge protector does what the name implies. If something goes wrong with your electricity it prevents your computer from getting fried due to high voltage spikes.

[ApexGuardidian]

Yes and no. Some extension cords have surge protectors but I'm pretty sure you don't. A surge protector does what the name implies. If something goes wrong with your electricity it prevents your computer from getting fried due to high voltage spikes.

 

Okay, so what do you think is causing my PC to freeze?

[ApolloX75]

Yes and no. Some extension cords have surge protectors but I'm pretty sure you don't. A surge protector does what the name implies. If something goes wrong with your electricity it prevents your computer from getting fried due to high voltage spikes.

I don't think this is a bad power bar issue. That would be much more random than this.

[WillisaurasRex]

How old is your CX600M? How long have you had this system running? The 600W CX series isn't the highest quality, and as it's only Bronze rated, it's not actually pumping out a full 600W, more like 560ish. Considering there is a Kernel Power event in there twice in the last 24 hours, I wonder if you're exceeding the PSU's abilities.

 

I ran your config through a PSU calculator and came up at 562W, give or take a fan or two, and that's not including capacitor aging.

 

Now this doesn't rule out things like bad RAM, but I'd say it's a high probability that your PSU can't handle your system. That's one power hungry CPU you have in there.

This ^^^

Don't take that as you need to run out and buy a 1200W PSU. I would suggest a RM750 by Corsair to allow for a future card upgrade or something along those lines. However, if the RM is out of your price range for the moment you can upgrade to a CX750 as well.

 

RM: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Power-Supply/dp/B00EB7UITQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1426883502&sr=8-4&keywords=750+watt+power+supply

CX: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Bronze-Certified-Supply/dp/B008RJZQSW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426883502&sr=8-3&keywords=750+watt+power+supply

[ApexGuardidian]

How old is your CX600M? How long have you had this system running? The 600W CX series isn't the highest quality, and as it's only Bronze rated, it's not actually pumping out a full 600W, more like 560ish. Considering there is a Kernel Power event in there twice in the last 24 hours, I wonder if you're exceeding the PSU's abilities.

 

I ran your config through a PSU calculator and came up at 562W, give or take a fan or two, and that's not including capacitor aging.

 

Now this doesn't rule out things like bad RAM, but I'd say it's a high probability that your PSU can't handle your system. That's one power hungry CPU you have in there.

Okay, any other PSU ideas? What should I get instead.

[ApolloX75]

This ^^^

Don't take that as you need to run out and buy a 1200W PSU. I would suggest a RM750 by Corsair to allow for a future card upgrade or something along those lines. However, if the RM is out of your price range for the moment you can upgrade to a CX750 as well.

 

RM: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-80PLUS-Gold-Certified-Power-Supply/dp/B00EB7UITQ/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1426883502&sr=8-4&keywords=750+watt+power+supply

CX: http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Bronze-Certified-Supply/dp/B008RJZQSW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1426883502&sr=8-3&keywords=750+watt+power+supply

 

 

Okay, any other PSU ideas? What should I get instead.

 

Willisaurus is dead on with the recommendations. A Seasonic G series like the G750 is also an excellent choice, or the EVGA G2 series. I have heard good things about XFX also. Lots of choices. Keep it at 750W-800W and you'll be set for a good long time.

[ApexGuardidian]

Willisaurus is dead on with the recommendations. A Seasonic G series like the G750 is also an excellent choice, or the EVGA G2 series. I have heard good things about XFX also. Lots of choices. Keep it at 750W-800W and you'll be set for a good long time.

 

Okay, how is this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seasonic-S12G-750-750W-Certified-Silent/dp/B00GSJRDKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426884046&sr=8-1&keywords=Seasonic+G+750