Computer locks up during certain games, event viewer included

[MajorFoley]

Ok, I'm here every day. Be sure to try the audio device check I mentioned above, Check in Device Manager to see if you have 2 (or more) Audio Devices listed. If so disable one and test for freezing/lockups. Then reenable it and disable the second one and re-test.

i only have 3, 2 from drivers 1 from USB
- AMD high definition audio device
- Realtek High Definition audio
- USB Audio Device
The usb is a dolby 5.1 soundcard which i use in conjunction with my headset

 

[MajorFoley]

Ok you know you might be right, i finally used that crystal, the hard drive with my OS on it is in its caution phase right now. a screenshot is provided. But this doesnt explain my computer locks up while playing games, i never had this hard drive plugged in while i was using the SSD and when i tested games on the SSD my computer still locked up. However this now does explain why my PC is acting so sluggish

 

[Britton30]

Try this too, download this: CrystalDiskInfo - Software - Crystal Dew World and open the program and follow the steps in this snip.

This may give you a little bit of time, but the drive may have to be soon.

Try the steps for the audio devices, try the USB one first, it may have conflicts with the other two. It has help others who have the same error in event log.

you may not need the add in audio card since the motherboard has 7.1 audio, check the specs.
http://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P8Z68V/#specifications

 

[MajorFoley]

Try this too, download this: CrystalDiskInfo - Software - Crystal Dew World and open the program and follow the steps in this snip.

This may give you a little bit of time, but the drive may have to be soon.

Try the steps for the audio devices, try the USB one first, it may have conflicts with the other two. It has help others who have the same error in event log.

you may not need the add in audio card since the motherboard has 7.1 audio, check the specs.
Motherboards - P8Z68-V

Ah when i record videos i need the usb in because it eliminates the static that occurs if its jacks only, but im pretty sure the audio was always like this never conflicting... nevertheless ill give it a try. On the hard drive note, is it possible to image the hard drive as it is now and then put it on a new hard drive and it would be pretty much an exact clone? (registry, users, programs, etc)
Also i did what you said with the hard drive and the condition changed back to good, funnily enough all sliders were only 1 right of zero

 

[Britton30]

Sometimes it doesn't take much slider movement to make the values zero.

Yes an image or clone of the drive will make an exact copy as it is, less any mechanical issues of course.

We have many folks here who like and use Macrium Reflect, unless you have one of your own you like.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html#post648001

 

[MajorFoley]

Sometimes it doesn't take much slider movement to make the values zero.

Yes an image or clone of the drive will make an exact copy as it is, less any mechanical issues of course.

We have many folks here who like and use Macrium Reflect, unless you have one of your own you like.

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73828-imaging-free-macrium.html#post648001

Thanks for ya help tomorrow will probs be the day i figure out what the hell is wrong with this thing.

 

[Britton30]

That's the spirit! I have high hopes for one of the audio drivers screwing up. I mean one has been the culprit.

 

[MajorFoley]

That's the spirit! I have high hopes for one of the audio drivers screwing up. I mean one has been the culprit.

And you are wrong good sir, now my computer refuses to even boot up, its trying to restart itself over and over, and the techs cant check without waiting 5 business days... im not leaving my computer there for that long or paying 150 dollars just to get it checked faster

 

[Britton30]

Sorry to hear that, lack of an audio driver won't cause a no-boot situation. What else did you do?

Why do those self-important techs want you to wait 5 days?

 

[MajorFoley]

Sorry to hear that, lack of an audio driver won't cause a no-boot situation. What else did you do?

Why do those self-important techs want you to wait 5 days?

Fixed the non boot issue, dunno how, anyways the techs because of other computers and cos they dont work weekends! god damnit lol. And i dont trust leaving my computer there for a few days... if i wanted to do it on the day it would cost me an extra $150. so i will ring them tomorrow hopefully organize some way to enter queue without leaving my computer there. Mind you its gonna cost 45 to check and a further 45 if they need to remove a motherboard sigh.

 

[Britton30]

Good you got it to boot at least. This is really hard to place blame positively on any one thing. IT could be that you board is failing.

I had one that would fail to boot without powering it off 2-3 times.

 

[MajorFoley]

Good you got it to boot at least. This is really hard to place blame positively on any one thing. IT could be that you board is failing.

I had one that would fail to boot without powering it off 2-3 times.

I honestly think it is the board failing to be honest, it is under manufacturer warranty but id be left without this computer for weeks (god damn not living in the USA)

 

[Britton30]

No need for cussing.

Yeah I have a mate in OZ who was trying to find a Z77 board and they too are in short supply. He deals with PC Case Gear.
Would you have to RMA it too the US or Japan or is there a vendor there who would handle it?

 

[MajorFoley]

No need for cussing.

Yeah I have a mate in OZ who was trying to find a Z77 board and they too are in short supply. He deals with PC Case Gear.
Would you have to RMA it too the US or Japan or is there a vendor there who would handle it?

I doubt they have an australian branch. Half my computer parts are from PC Case gear, namely my keyboard, my case, my power supply and 2 of my hard drives are from there. and RMA? Havent heard the acronym

 

[Britton30]

RMA is Return Merchandise Authorization. It is really only a number issued to send a defective item back. The term "RMA" has evolved to be a noun or verb too. Ex. Did you RMA it?

 

[MajorFoley]

RMA is Return Merchandise Authorization. It is really only a number issued to send a defective item back. The term "RMA" has evolved to be a noun or verb too. Ex. Did you RMA it?

Negatory, somethings gotta be sorted out tomorrow cos breaking news!
i can't even play some old games now. Soldier of Fortune II was working fine for the last couple of days and then all of a sudden BAM the lockup occured, and thats practically a 10 year old if not more game

 

[gregrocker]

What I would do is a diagnostic install:

Test your hardware one more time from Troubleshooting Steps for Windows 7

Unplug all but the target HD, wipe the HD with Diskpart Clean Command. Now there is nothing carried over from the previous install that can affect it at all.

Following the steps to Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7 after actual install to single partiiton, get online to enable Automatically deliver drivers via Windows Update (Step 3) then run all rounds of Important and Optional Windows Updates.

After each requested reboot, test performance to determine if the freezes are happening. Don't install any programs except those needed to test performance fully, e.g. Flash player, a game, etc.

If not then once all Updates are installed, install programs one at a time with time to test performance in between each. This may isolate what is causing the freezes.

If the problem recurs just after install then it is likely hardware related. Strip the machine down to just the HD, mobo, GPU and CPU to see if it goes away. If so it may be a component or cable.

Stress test the CPU with CPU - Stress Test with Prime95 - Windows 7 Forums and Video with Furmark.

Hardware experts may add more steps.

 

[ICIT2LOL]

No need for cussing.

Yeah I have a mate in OZ who was trying to find a Z77 board and they too are in short supply. He deals with PC Case Gear.
Would you have to RMA it too the US or Japan or is there a vendor there who would handle it?

I doubt they have an australian branch. Half my computer parts are from PC Case gear, namely my keyboard, my case, my power supply and 2 of my hard drives are from there. and RMA? Havent heard the acronym

It is just thee same as getting the ok from PCCG MF.

Now for a total stab in the dark how about trying this


RESCUE AV BOOT SCAN

Go to here 5Bootable AntiVirus Rescue CD for Windows: Free Download and usefully the Kaspersky one is ok > make a bootable diskor USB stick set the BIOS to boot from what drive you are going to use an itwill run through the machine from the very start of power on. It would pick upanything that is lurking in or around the registry at least.
Doesn't take long and well it eliminates another avenue

 

[MajorFoley]

No need for cussing.

Yeah I have a mate in OZ who was trying to find a Z77 board and they too are in short supply. He deals with PC Case Gear.
Would you have to RMA it too the US or Japan or is there a vendor there who would handle it?

I doubt they have an australian branch. Half my computer parts are from PC Case gear, namely my keyboard, my case, my power supply and 2 of my hard drives are from there. and RMA? Havent heard the acronym

It is just thee same as getting the ok from PCCG MF.

Now for a total stab in the dark how about trying this


RESCUE AV BOOT SCAN

Go to here 5Bootable AntiVirus Rescue CD for Windows: Free Download and usefully the Kaspersky one is ok > make a bootable diskor USB stick set the BIOS to boot from what drive you are going to use an itwill run through the machine from the very start of power on. It would pick upanything that is lurking in or around the registry at least.
Doesn't take long and well it eliminates another avenue

Ill do it tonight.
slightly off topic windows dont come to the front after clicking them on task bar, but the taskbar starts glowing orange,yellow like it does when selected. any ideas?

 

[Britton30]

I don't know about the Windows failing to become active but you might see if you have a restore point prior to the problem.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/700-system-restore.html#post4405