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That_PC_Kid
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I've finally built my first computer and install Windows 10 Pro just to receive the error message "CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT" every few minutes or just a complete freeze. I updated all my drivers and did all this shit that these articles told me to do. I reinstalled Windows twice and I'm still having this issue. I tried updating Windows and the PC freezes half way through and I have to start over. I get error messages for certain updates. I have no clue what to do. What can I do to fix this?

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specs? be very specific, post a PCPartPicker list if you please

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

PSU tier list

How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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10 minutes ago, fasauceome said:

specs? be very specific, post a PCPartPicker list if you please

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor $158.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard $72.69 @ Newegg
Memory G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $94.99 @ Newegg
Memory G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $94.99 @ Newegg
Storage ADATA - XPG SX7000 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  
Storage Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $44.89 @ OutletPC
Case Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $59.89 @ OutletPC
Operating System Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit $124.79 @ OutletPC
Monitor AOC - i2267Fw 22.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor $109.99 @ Amazon
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $861.11
  Mail-in rebates -$50.00
  Total $811.11
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-01 19:38 EDT-0400  

 

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8 minutes ago, That_PC_Kid said:

It's a legitimate copy. I used the installation disc. The packaging looks legit and everything.

Where is the general source of where you obtained it from, some sites advertise like discs for around 10 to 20 dollars for the Professional version which is not going to be legitimately purchased in some way from Microsoft in most cases? If there is not any important data on the drive at all then a format and then reinstall would be the most easy and/or optimal method to resolve the problem.

Hope this information post was helpful  ?,

        @Boomwebsearch 

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1 minute ago, Boomwebsearch said:

Where is the general source of where you obtained it from, some sites advertise like discs for around 10 to 20 dollars for the Professional version which is not going to be legitimately purchased in some way from Microsoft in most cases. If there is not any important data on the drive at all then a format and then reinstall would be the most easy and/or optimal method to resolve the problem.

Well, I bought it off of eBay. Probably not a good installation disc then? I paid $20 for it. Maybe I should get a copy from a reputable company?

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Just now, That_PC_Kid said:

Well, I bought it off of eBay. Probably not a good installation disc then? I paid $20 for it. Maybe I should get a copy from a reputable company?

I think that most likely the disc is not legitimate since it was on eBay and the fact that you paid 20 dollars for it. If you bought it recently enough then you should be covered under eBay's money back guarantee.I would avoid buying a copy from Windows which seem to be too good to be true and from unofficial sites which are not directly affiliated with the publisher of the program as it is likely that it will not work and if it does then it is not going to be legal in most cases. Buying from Microsoft directly or a authorized store like Best Buy ensures a good experience for the user and makes sure that your software edition is completely legitimate and that you will not have issues like this one when setting it up.

Hope this information post was helpful  ?,

        @Boomwebsearch 

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10 minutes ago, That_PC_Kid said:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type Item Price
CPU AMD - Ryzen 5 2400G 3.6GHz Quad-Core Processor $158.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard ASRock - AB350 Pro4 ATX AM4 Motherboard $72.69 @ Newegg
Memory G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $94.99 @ Newegg
Memory G.Skill - Ripjaws V Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-3200 Memory $94.99 @ Newegg
Storage ADATA - XPG SX7000 128GB M.2-2280 Solid State Drive  
Storage Seagate - BarraCuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive $44.89 @ OutletPC
Case Corsair - 100R ATX Mid Tower Case $49.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply Corsair - CXM 550W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply $59.89 @ OutletPC
Operating System Microsoft - Windows 10 Pro OEM 64-bit $124.79 @ OutletPC
Monitor AOC - i2267Fw 22.0" 1920x1080 60Hz Monitor $109.99 @ Amazon
  Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts  
  Total (before mail-in rebates) $861.11
  Mail-in rebates -$50.00
  Total $811.11
  Generated by PCPartPicker 2018-11-01 19:38 EDT-0400  

 

Try a BIOS update. Might be some instability with second gen Ryzen.

I WILL find your ITX build thread, and I WILL recommend the SIlverstone Sugo SG13B

 

Primary PC:

i7 8086k - EVGA Z370 Classified K - G.Skill Trident Z RGB - WD SN750 - Jedi Order Titan Xp - Hyper 212 Black (with RGB Riing flair) - EVGA G3 650W - dual booting Windows 11 and Fedora Linux - Black and green theme, Razer brainwashed me.

Draws 400 watts under max load, for reference.

 

PSU tier list

How many watts do I need?

PSU misconceptions, protections explained, group reg is bad

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You paid $20 for an item from a non-legitimate source that sells for $100 or more from legitimate sources.

 

By the way, the scammers can make anything look legitimate, that is why people buy from legitimate sources like Bestbuy or MicroCenter

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Guys, focus on real problem. Constant freezing may be (and probably is) hardware problem. Or BIOS settings.

 

Check CPU temperatures.

Check with only half memory.

Try lowering CPU voltage (ASrock set it at 1.375 in auto, change it to 1.3)

Try underclock your GPU using MSI Afterburner.

Use X.M.P. (or disable it if it's already on)

And stop installing Windows again - it's obvious that you'll get the same results every time.

 

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As the BSOD name suggest, you have a dog, that watches the clock, and it has timed-out, you forgot to feed him. I am just kidding. Stupid joke...

 

Seriously though,

It has to do with the CPU Clock cycles.

This usually occurs because:

  • your system is too overclocked, or incorrectly overclocked.
  • The CPU is not compatible with the motherboard (BIOS update needed)

Least likely cause:

  • Miss installed CPU
  • Faulty motherboard
  • Faulty CPU
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On 11/2/2018 at 2:43 AM, homeap5 said:

Guys, focus on real problem. Constant freezing may be (and probably is) hardware problem. Or BIOS settings.

 

Check CPU temperatures.

Check with only half memory.

Try lowering CPU voltage (ASrock set it at 1.375 in auto, change it to 1.3)

Try underclock your GPU using MSI Afterburner.

Use X.M.P. (or disable it if it's already on)

And stop installing Windows again - it's obvious that you'll get the same results every time.

 

All BIOS settings are default and nothing is overclocked. 

 

On 11/2/2018 at 8:52 AM, Lukyp said:

Have you tried using the official iso from the Microsoft website? Some old images have bugs on them 

I haven't. I have tried getting a Windows 10 copy on a flash drive but they want me to pay for the license before I can download it.

 

On 11/2/2018 at 11:26 AM, GoodBytes said:

As the BSOD name suggest, you have a dog, that watches the clock, and it has timed-out, you forgot to feed him. I am just kidding. Stupid joke...

 

Seriously though,

It has to do with the CPU Clock cycles.

This usually occurs because:

  • your system is too overclocked, or incorrectly overclocked.
  • The CPU is not compatible with the motherboard (BIOS update needed)

Least likely cause:

  • Miss installed CPU
  • Faulty motherboard
  • Faulty CPU

My system isn't overclocked and I have the most recent BIOS update which does support my CPU.

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