Random Freezes /similar problem

AdrianG

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Hi All,

I have similar problem to the one described in:

http://www.sevenforums.com/crashes-debugging/51343-windows-7-64-bit-random-freezing-2.html

I even use the same mainboard. My problem is that the applications (games) tend to freeze in random places. The issue occured in a variety of games ranging from GTA IV (can play no longer than an hour - ultra high settings get 60-70FPS) up to Counter Strike, where temperatures do not exceed 45-50C. Games just freeze unexpectadely and a chracteristic sound (something like a stuck CD-AUDIO) can be heard from Loudspeakers. The symptom is the same for all freezes. It does not happen every time. Just in random places and at random times. It's definately more frequent in hardware-demanding games such as GTA4, but also happens in old ones.

PC specification:

GPU: HIS Radeon 5870 Gigabyte 1GB 2xDVI&HDMI&DP (PCI-E)
CPU: AMD Phenom II Quad-Core 965 BOX Black Edition
MB: Asus M4A77TD PRO
RAM: GoodRam DDR3 2X 2GB 1333MHz CL9
PSU: Chieftec (CFT-600-14CS) 600 W
HDD: WD Caviar Black 1TB WD1001FALS 32MB cache SATA-II

*Vista 64bit SP2

As I am not a complete noob when it comes to computeres and electronics I already run a few tests:

OCCT for GPU / CPU/ PSU
HDtune for HDD performance
Memtest86+ & Windiag for RAM

And suprisingly everything is fine. No errors/ no crashes / temperatures acceptable.
DDR3 runs in DUAL CHANNEL mode according to CPU-Z.

Are there any other tests or benchmarks/ results /votlages that you could verify and advice? It's a new machine (bought 2 months ago). Still under warranty - but don't know which item fails. I'd appreciate your help.
 

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Windows Vista 64nit SP2
OS
Windows Vista 64bit
CPU
AMD Phenom II Quad-Core 965 BOX Black Edition
Motherboard
Asus M4A77TD PRO
Memory
GoodRam DDR3 2X 2GB 1333MHz CL9
Graphics Card(s)
HIS Radeon 5870 Gigabyte 1GB 2xDVI&HDMI&DP (PCI-E)
Monitor(s) Displays
19" Samsung
Hard Drives
WD Caviar Black 1TB WD1001FALS 32MB cache SATA-II
PSU
Chieftec (CFT-600-14CS) 600 W
Case
SilentiumPC Gladius 600 Window Pure Black
Cooling
SilentiumPC Zephyr /rear

My Computer

Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Home built (x64), Lenovo x61s Tablet, Samsung Netbook
OS
Win7 x64 + x86
CPU
Intel i7 920, other Intel chips, and the Atom in the netbook
Motherboard
Asus P6T Deluxe
Memory
12 gB; 4 gB Lenovo; 1 gB Samsung netbook
Graphics Card(s)
ATI 4870
Sound Card
Yes, I have one of these
Monitor(s) Displays
32" Sharp Aquos TV
Screen Resolution
800x600 - I have vision issues
Hard Drives
4 - 150 gB Velociraptors in RAID 5
Promise controller
PSU
1000 watt (can't recall the brand)
Case
Antec 300
Cooling
Big honking cooler that was rated highly at Toms Hardware
Keyboard
Microsoft Natural
Mouse
Logitech Trackman
Internet Speed
Cable
Other Info
GeekSquad UPS
CyberPower UPS
DLink DNS-323 NAS (2 tB)
Netgear wireless router as an access point
Netgear wired router FSV-318
Home network consists of
4 desktop computers (2 Vista, 2 Win7)
1 netbook (Win7)
4 laptop computers (XP, 2-Vista, Win7)
Wii and XBox 360
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