System Freeze 50% of the time

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Tigey

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Good evening,

I have been experiencing a problem for several weeks now that has me perplexed. My computer is off during the day while I am at work. I come home, I turn it on, and it freezes (without fail) withing 30 minutes. I restart, and it is fine for the rest of the night.

I previously wrestled with a power issue which was causing a system restart every time I used a graphics intensive operation. However I now should have more than enough power going to any one component, and it should not be an issue. System specs and SysInfo are below. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Tigey
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 10, Home Clean InstallIntel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB)...6 gbATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell XPS 420
OS
Windows 10, Home Clean Install
CPU
Intel Core2 processsor Q8200(2.33Ghz 1333FSB) Quad Core Tech
Motherboard
Dell
Memory
6 gb
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Radeon 256MB HD3650
Sound Card
Intergrated 7.1 Channel Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
Dell SP2009W 20"
Hard Drives
640 GB Serial ATA Hard drive
Cooling
Fan
Keyboard
Dell USB Keyboard
Mouse
Dell Premium Optical USB
Internet Speed
DSL 2.85
I will repost sometime tomorrow with results. Since a clean start requires some prep work before hand I will have to shut down tonight after running msconfig, and see what happens tomorrow when I start up.

I am starting to think that this may be a heat issue, but how the heat value from the first instance and the second instance do not cause the same problem, I have no idea. More to come.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU
I would run a Windows Memory Diag on extended tests for no less than 8 hours

I would also run HDD diags.

This can also be a hardware issue.

However, htis could be a Heat, or Power Issue (depending on what else you are connecting to that system, 525W still may not be enough), as well as something not seated properly.
Or a popped capacitor.

I had a system that I kept using after we got hit by lightening.
Everything seemed fine for a while, then started crashing
Tore it apart to find a connector had been sparked and was building corrosion from it.
You just never know where these issues are going to come from.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Ultimate 32bitC2D E6600 2.4Ghz4G Kingston KHX5400D2EVGA GTX 570 HD SC (012-P3-1573-KR)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Win 7 Ultimate 32bit
CPU
C2D E6600 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel D965WH
Memory
4G Kingston KHX5400D2
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 570 HD SC (012-P3-1573-KR)
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 226BW
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
2 x 250 Seagate Barracuda
2 x 500 Seagate Barracuda (Raid1)
PSU
Corsair TX750W
Case
In-Win C589
Cooling
Stock Intel Cooling

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
If you want to monitor Heat,, you need any one of the following.....
All 3 are reputable places and apps.

SIW - Without Installer (English-Only)

HWMonitor or PC-Wizard
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 7 Ultimate 32bitC2D E6600 2.4Ghz4G Kingston KHX5400D2EVGA GTX 570 HD SC (012-P3-1573-KR)
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Self Built
OS
Win 7 Ultimate 32bit
CPU
C2D E6600 2.4Ghz
Motherboard
Intel D965WH
Memory
4G Kingston KHX5400D2
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GTX 570 HD SC (012-P3-1573-KR)
Sound Card
On-Board
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung 226BW
Screen Resolution
1680 x 1050
Hard Drives
2 x 250 Seagate Barracuda
2 x 500 Seagate Barracuda (Raid1)
PSU
Corsair TX750W
Case
In-Win C589
Cooling
Stock Intel Cooling
All temps are fine as reported by Speedfan. Clean startup yielded no freeze or other anomalous behavior. Any thoughts?

Tigey
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU
Are you checking the temps every fourth or half hour to see if they climb?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
I have speedfan running with a chart that shows temps. They are staying even. Very little variance only a couple of degrees F (91 to 95).
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
No errors from Memtest86+.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU
You are going to need to memory test for at least 8 hours.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
Alrighty, run for 9 1/2 hours with no errors.

Tigey
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU
Memtest86+ returned no errors after 9 1/2 hours.

Any other thoughts?

Tigey
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU
Tigey,
I've been very busy lately and apologize for the reply delay.

In about 2 hours I'll review posts to make a recommendation.

Will probably ask some of the others to help out so that you are not left hanging on a limb.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
Tigey said:
Memtest86+ returned no errors after 9 1/2 hours.

Any other thoughts?

Tigey
Click to expand...

I am surprised that no one has asked you to go into event viewer and see if there are any comments there.

There are several ways to find what the problem is. The best is to go into event viewer (type eventvwr in search). Go to the windows log>application tab (also windows logs>system)

You want to look for critical errors (they have red in the left column ).

When you find them you want to look for critical errors that say app hang, app crash, or anything that relates to the problem.

When you find them please note the event ID, and the source codes and tell us what they are.

Let us know if you need help with any of this.

Ken
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Win 8 Release candidate 8400[email protected]4 gigsNvidia 9600M
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP Pavillion dv-7 1005 Tx
OS
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
CPU
[email protected]
Memory
4 gigs
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia 9600M
Sound Card
HD built-in
Monitor(s) Displays
17" Wxga
Screen Resolution
1440x900
Cooling
none
Internet Speed
45Mb down 5Mb up
Ken,
Thanks for jumping in.
Karl
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
The only errors in the event viewer are the critical "Windows has just recovered" message. No other indications of crash.


Tigey
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU
I suspect that you may have a program with a memory leak.

Go into the startup tab of MSCONFIG and uncheck everything that isn't absolutely essential.

Essential would be your anti-virus software and you touchpad/mouse software.

I'll include a snip of my Startup list.

Any programs you run, be sure to exit them when you are not using them.

Try to minimize the number of programs you have running.

Microsoft software won't be a problem. You can leave MS software running.

View attachment 111405
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bitAMD A10-4600M6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Toshiba Satellite S875D-S7239 laptop
OS
MS Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-bit
CPU
AMD A10-4600M
Motherboard
AMD Pumori (Socket FT1)
Memory
6.00 GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 798MHz (11-11-12-28)
Graphics Card(s)
AMD Radeon HD 7660G
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
Generic PnP Monitor (1600x900@60Hz)
Screen Resolution
1600x900@60Hz
Hard Drives
SSD 119GB Corsair CSSD-V128GB2 ATA Device
Keyboard
Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
HP Wireless Optical Mobile Mouse Model FHA-3410
Internet Speed
What the local pub, local coffee shop offers.
Other Info
Optical Drive:MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ160B ATA Device


Also have an Asus ha1002xp netbook with Win 7 Ultimate installed.
After startup having unchecked everything in startup tab (no microsoft startup items), froze after about 10 minutes; no help there.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Professional x64AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHzOCZ DDR3-1600 4GBEVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom
OS
Windows 7 Professional x64
CPU
AMD Phenom II X4 955 3.2 GHz
Motherboard
Asus M4A79T Deluxe
Memory
OCZ DDR3-1600 4GB
Graphics Card(s)
EVGA GeForce 9800 GTX+
Sound Card
Onboard Realtek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer AL2016W; Acer X223W
Screen Resolution
2 x 1680x1050
Hard Drives
1465GB Seagate ST31500341AS SATA
78GB Western Digital WDC WD800BD-22MRA1 SATA
PSU
Enermax Modu 82+ 525W
Case
CoolerMaster Stacker II
Cooling
Zalman CNPS9500 LED-CU
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