My computer "skips" every so often

[MegaBitTech]

Hi guys,

 

So i ahve a baffling one. About 3 years ago I built my own computer. Here are the specs:

 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77x-UD3H (shows code 04) http://www.gigabyte.us/Motherboard/GA-Z77X-UD3H-rev-11#ov

CPU: Intel 3770K (LGA 1151, I believe) (water cooled)

PSU: 850W Thermaltake

GPU: Nvidia Geforce 770 FE

RAM: 32GB DDR3 DIMM (4x 8GB sticks)

HD: 1TB SSD (2x 500GB Samsung 850 EVOs)(1 is dedicated to windows files and the other is dedicated to gaming)

 

 

So, every so often (after heavy or long use) the computer seems to lag. (The computer hangs for 1-2 seconds then processes the command at that time) This has led to closing some programs when I intended to minimize them for example. There is a known issue with the USB 3.0 ports. If I attempt to use them all at once, the board will post and run but I will have problems using various peripherals. I do not need all of the ports so I don't use them. Until maybe 2 weeks ago the computer was running fine.

 

This problems occurs after using programs Like Adobe Premier and Photoshop, which I use all the time for content on my YouTube channel. Adobe products are installed on the C:\ drive with other Windows files. The problem persists in games too (which are installed on the other SSD).

 

Ive tested all the equipment except the RAM (which I will do tonight) and it checks out fine. There are no viruses or missing/corrupt windows files and the computer is cleaned regularly. The board has the latest BIOS and all drivers are updated with no known issues.   

 

So...what are your thoughts?

 

 

 

[GirlFromYonder]

Overclocked? Reduce the clockspeeds a bit? Like a 100 or 200 mhz

[Imbellis]

I think I have the same (If not, similar) problem as you. It's not GPU.

[MegaBitTech]

It's not overclocked.

[Leonard]

It could be the GPU needs cleaning or the your system protection is full. I don't know if you know so i am showing you what the system protection....

[MegaBitTech]

1 minute ago, Leonard said:

It could be the GPU needs cleaning or the your system protection is full. I don't know if you know so i am showing you what the system protection....

Protection is on and takes up well under 10GBs

[DrMacintosh]

1 minute ago, CUDA_Cores said:

It may be an HDD/SSD problem.

It almost never the drive though. At least in my experience. 

 

imo its most likely either the GPU or the RAM. 

[cfrozer]

12 minutes ago, MegaBitTech said:

Hi guys,

 

So i ahve a baffling one. About 3 years ago I built my own computer. Here are the specs:

 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77x-UD3H (shows code 04) http://www.gigabyte.us/Motherboard/GA-Z77X-UD3H-rev-11#ov

CPU: Intel 3770K (LGA 1151, I believe) (water cooled)

PSU: 850W Thermaltake

GPU: Nvidia Geforce 770 FE

RAM: 32GB DDR3 DIMM (4x 8GB sticks)

HD: 1TB SSD (2x 500GB Samsung 850 EVOs)(1 is dedicated to windows files and the other is dedicated to gaming)

 

 

So, every so often (after heavy or long use) the computer seems to lag. (The computer hangs for 1-2 seconds then processes the command at that time) This has led to closing some programs when I intended to minimize them for example. There is a known issue with the USB 3.0 ports. If I attempt to use them all at once, the board will post and run but I will have problems using various peripherals. I do not need all of the ports so I don't use them. Until maybe 2 weeks ago the computer was running fine.

 

This problems occurs after using programs Like Adobe Premier and Photoshop, which I use all the time for content on my YouTube channel. Adobe products are installed on the C:\ drive with other Windows files. The problem persists in games too (which are installed on the other SSD).

 

Ive tested all the equipment except the RAM (which I will do tonight) and it checks out fine. There are no viruses or missing/corrupt windows files and the computer is cleaned regularly. The board has the latest BIOS and all drivers are updated with no known issues.   

 

So...what are your thoughts?

 

 

 

Make sure temps are within check 

[MegaBitTech]

2 minutes ago, CUDA_Cores said:

It may be an HDD/SSD problem. The computer may freeze as it struggles to access data from a possibly dying drive. Of course trying to troubleshoot a problem like this is a rabbit hole to hell since it can be many other things. It could be on-board peripherals, your RAM, your power supply or bad caps on your motherboard. 

Yea Ive tested the SSDs and found nothing.  That said, its not as easy to tell with SSDs given speed and no moving parts, lol

 

[cfrozer]

13 minutes ago, MegaBitTech said:

Hi guys,

 

So i ahve a baffling one. About 3 years ago I built my own computer. Here are the specs:

 

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z77x-UD3H (shows code 04) http://www.gigabyte.us/Motherboard/GA-Z77X-UD3H-rev-11#ov

CPU: Intel 3770K (LGA 1151, I believe) (water cooled)

PSU: 850W Thermaltake

GPU: Nvidia Geforce 770 FE

RAM: 32GB DDR3 DIMM (4x 8GB sticks)

HD: 1TB SSD (2x 500GB Samsung 850 EVOs)(1 is dedicated to windows files and the other is dedicated to gaming)

 

 

So, every so often (after heavy or long use) the computer seems to lag. (The computer hangs for 1-2 seconds then processes the command at that time) This has led to closing some programs when I intended to minimize them for example. There is a known issue with the USB 3.0 ports. If I attempt to use them all at once, the board will post and run but I will have problems using various peripherals. I do not need all of the ports so I don't use them. Until maybe 2 weeks ago the computer was running fine.

 

This problems occurs after using programs Like Adobe Premier and Photoshop, which I use all the time for content on my YouTube channel. Adobe products are installed on the C:\ drive with other Windows files. The problem persists in games too (which are installed on the other SSD).

 

Ive tested all the equipment except the RAM (which I will do tonight) and it checks out fine. There are no viruses or missing/corrupt windows files and the computer is cleaned regularly. The board has the latest BIOS and all drivers are updated with no known issues.   

 

So...what are your thoughts?

 

 

 

Also Try a disk de-frag that may fix it 

[MegaBitTech]

Just now, That-Something_ said:

Also Try a disk de-frag that may fix it 

Ive done that and temps are in check. Im thinkin it's the ram because it seems to occur more when I use Photoshop and Premier.

[cfrozer]

Just now, MegaBitTech said:

Ive done that and temps are in check. Im thinkin it's the ram because it seems to occur more when I use Photoshop and Premier.

OK try the use one stick in one slot etc and see if its a bad stick.

[MegaBitTech]

Just now, That-Something_ said:

OK try the use one stick in one slot etc and see if its a bad stick.

Okay I'll be using Photoshop tomorow. I'll give that a shot and report back what I find.

 

[Leonard]

12 minutes ago, MegaBitTech said:

Protection is on and takes up well under 10GBs

Have you tried clearing the CMOS with the RAM uninstalled?