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    First AMD build I've ever done

    Aah yeah that's because at the top of the board it said to "give PCHound a try" if you wanted to list components :) I didn't check the actual code it generated before posting so I didn't notice it contained links to webshops. Why would I get angry? I'm actively looking for feedback, if the i7...
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    First AMD build I've ever done

    On one hand true, on the other hand for many people this is a hobby. So they buy things that are more expensive and fancy than is required. But yes, it is kinda silly to go with super-fancy hardware you'll never even use a fraction off. Even if I'm guilty of this myself as is pretty obvious :P...
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    First AMD build I've ever done

    Sound reasoning. Sometimes I just need to be reminded that you don't have to go for fanciest and most expensive to have a decent system :)
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    First AMD build I've ever done

    All very valid feedback. I didn't even think to check the supported ram speeds and voltages, guess it's really been too long since i last build a system. I'm not too worried about the PSU either, it never saw any real load especially after I replaced my dual 7970's with the 980ti and since the...
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    First AMD build I've ever done

    Previously on [H]ardforum: https://hardforum.com/threads/computer-hardlocks-possibly-gpu.1961828/ In short: GPU is dying, rest of system is getting up there in terms of age (initial build was something like 2011 or 2012). Which means time for an upgrade! And I haven't been paying attention to...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    It's been a couple of months but this is probably the last update. Seems like overvolting, underclocking and a custom fanprofile are enough to keep it stable in *most* games. Specifially those that don't push the card too hard. But even now there are games that push it over the edge in the...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    Good idea That's what I initially thought too but the thermal throttling on the card kept it from going above 85°C. Now that I've got a custom fan profile running it's keeping it sub 80°C
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    Another update. The lagging and crashing is getting worse (again). It's getting to the point that the shooters i'm playing are becoming frustratingly unplayable, pretty much each explosion/enemy I face will cause the game the freeze for about a second invariably killing me... And though my pc...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    As promised, an update. I'm not running a UPS but good idea nonetheless. As I said in my previous reply I've been running the system with +30 mV on the gpu core and a custom fan profile that'll actually go up to 100% if required for about 2 weeks now. I've noticed that it keeps the system...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    A rather quicker update than anticipated but the computer started locking again on stock clocks with the custom fan profile. Last thing i'm going to do is run stock clocks, with the custom fan profile, and bump the core voltage up by 30 mV. Though at this stage I think it's safe to conclude...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    Pennaith Possible but then i'd expect other issues as well outside of stuff that uses the GPU because right now it's only crashing when gaming and watching stuff on youtube (though the latter is rare). And the only SSD in my system that might be going out is my old 120 gig OCZ vertex that i...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    Yeah, the case I'm using (coolermaster cosmos 2) is better suited for watercooling (which I intended on doing but shit hit the fan which is why this computer is such a weird/imbalanced build) so the GPU'll hit about 80-85° and start throttling. Though I must admit I thought this was pretty...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    As i expected, drivers were not the issue. While playing bioshock computer froze again and reset itself (which I forgot to add it does sometimes on its own). Next step is downclocking with msi afterburner, though this only allows me to downclock by 90 MHz on the core and 200 MHz on the memory...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    Ofcourse but then, in order to fix it i'd have to increase the voltage or keep it running at 10% lower clocks. Not sure tbh, I have noticed win10 automatically updating drivers before but since I manually updated the GPU drivers it's no longer doing it. In any case, I'm redoing the stability...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    My driver was only 3 or so releases behind the latest stable but can't hurt I suppose. cmos battery... didn't think of that one before. Have to admit there's some other weird behavior that might be explained by a low battery. PSU's *probably* good, but only probably, given the stability in the...
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    computer hardlocks - possibly GPU

    My computer's been acting strange lately, and by strange I mean it's been hardlocking on me. hardware: Asus Rampage IV black edition Intel core I7 3820 16 gigs RAM (4 x 4gig) Nvidia GTX 980 ti (hooked to 2 24" 1080p monitors) Corsair HX1050 modular PSU 5 harddrives (2 SSD, 3 data drives) 1...
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    Mouse lagging/beeping win 10

    I might have found a solution to my issue. According to some redit thread it could have something to do with faulty/buggy drivers of a wireless xbox one controller (which, incidentally, i have). A fix is described here: My PC hangs forever every time I quit the Division • /r/thedivision
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    Mouse lagging/beeping win 10

    From what I can find this seems to be a windows issue but what I can't find is a solution... About a week ago my mouse suddenly started acting very strange, after the mouse has not been moved/used for a while, for instance when I'm watching an episode of a series or even some youtube video, it...
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    PC suddenly doesnt turn on anymore

    so as a bit of a status update, I did pretty much everything you guys recommended. Completely unplugged everything from the psu and hotwired it to turn on (which it did). disconnected everything from the motherboard (including SATA leads, usb connectors, ...) and even tried to run it outside...
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    PC suddenly doesnt turn on anymore

    Tomorrow im going to try one last thing by removing the CPU. If thats whats causing the problemen the PC should at least power on, right? If even that makes no difference i guess it really is the mobo thats dieing... Woukd be Disappointing though... An expensive RoG board that brakes after...
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    PC suddenly doesnt turn on anymore

    Tried that too. Using the clr cmos switch on the back of the mobo
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    PC suddenly doesnt turn on anymore

    Yesterday Evening the PC shut down correctly as far as i can tell. About an hour ago i tried turning it on but got 0 response. No fans, no post nothing. As if the power button itself is broken. The standby leds on the inside light up normally in any case. So i did what everyone would do...
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    missing harddrive space win7 prof

    Alright, I've done some minor tweaks and all seems to be well now. I've set the pagefile to a max of 1024 MB and simply disabled hibernate. So far I haven't even used hibernate on this machine so I have no clue how that file got to be that big... And with 16gigs of ram I don't think I need a...
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    missing harddrive space win7 prof

    It's been bugging me for a while now, my main C drive is a small 128GB SSD (111 of which are usable). Lately I've had the impression that that drive has been slowly filling up with data while I haven't installed a thing on it for months. Now I understand that certain caches and internet files...
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    on the fence for a GPU upgrade

    Thanks for the responses so far, you are a pretty helpful bunch :) @campcreekdude: I'm envious of you man, the reason i went with a beefy crossfire setup 3 years ago was so It could last me at least 5 years before even considering an upgrade. But driver release after drive release I kept having...
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    on the fence for a GPU upgrade

    that's pretty much what i was looking for, an upgrade to my crossfired 7970's in a single GPU solution. Is the 980 TI SC worth the extra money over the non SC version? And What's the difference between the SC and the OC versions (if any)? I used to be into overclocking but at the moment I...
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    on the fence for a GPU upgrade

    By the end of the month (when I get my paycheck :D) I'm planning to upgrade my GPU but since I'm a bit out of the loop as to what is what I figured It couldn't hurt to ask here. I used to run 2 HD7970's (first gen, non GHz editions) in crossfire and I don't think I've ever had a multi-gpu setup...
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    no signal on boot

    @techtechie That's kinda useless, when the pc POSTs there are no drivers loaded yet. It's a simple matter of the gpus spinning up and going into text mode. Then when windows (and the drivers) are loading they switch over to graphical mode. So I'm 99% sure it's not a driver issue. @the mac: the...
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    no signal on boot

    well yes... As i said in the OP apart from the gpus the pc boots up normally. I can even access it through teamviewer and it will appear to be normal from the accessing computer's POV.
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    no signal on boot

    i was thinking about a psu failure as well but that would seem strange as i can run my system at full throttle for hours on end without issues. As far as i'm aware this is the latest bios but i'll check just to be sure.
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    no signal on boot

    So recently (as in, since about a week) my pc has found a new hobby... It will POST, it will beep and it will even start up completely and correctly but the gpus will not "turn on". Or will not give a signal to the monitors. The fun part is that i can actually use teamviewer to access my...
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    modem freezes

    my ISP is telenet (i live in belgium). The modem is a CBN CH6541E, do note that we cannot choose what kind of modem we use. It's what the ISP gives us or nothing... I'll try to keep it simple: modem is a modem/router combo (has 4 gbit ports + wireless capablities with a wireless network at...
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    modem freezes

    Every so often my modem goes into some sort of hardlock and we lose all connectivity in the house. No phone, no internet, not even our local network. You can't "ask it" for a new ip. You can't even ping the damned thing. Calling my ISP confirms this suspicion as the only reaction i tend to get...
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    ssd behaves strangly

    doing a format seems to have solved the issues i was having. I can even access my data drive again (with data intact and everything) even though it has switched from being called F to G and my old D drive is now called F lol. Also, massive performance increase :o
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    ssd behaves strangly

    did a full system scan (using avast) and it didn't pick up on anything major. 3 "suspicious" files was all it found.
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    ssd behaves strangly

    Could it be a virus after all? Was looking at the resource monitor yesterday and my F drive (data and programs) was being kept busy with i don't know what. I do know it was at 100% usage for hours on end (it still was when i shut down the pc). Now I boot up my system (with the same sluggish...
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    ssd behaves strangly

    i do want to say that other programs, not installed on the ssd, are also affected. Perhaps because the reg entries are always on the C drive?
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    ssd behaves strangly

    Allthough i say SSD i'm not sure it is actually the drive causing it. It's really something odd... When I boot up my pc and it'll load fast, initially. Background programs (as far as i can see at least), desktop, widgets,... etc. They all load pretty much instantly. I can boot up chrome...
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    What video card has served you the longest before upgrading?

    X1300 pro, used it for about 3 years before upgrading (it still works though) crossfired 4890's, used them for 3-4 years. Only upgraded because the coolers went wonky. Either the bearings went bust or the little motor died because i could barely get it to move in the end and it only did half the...
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    The Console Market Is In Crisis

    Reason n°1 why I have steered clear of "triple A" titles for the past couple of years...
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