New Machine Freezes

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I just got a new computer less than 3 weeks ago, but whenever I play CoD2 and BF2, my computer will freeze for about 10 seconds very rarely... even though it's really rare I would like to know what causes it.. the games work silk smooth. If anyone can give any ideas, please do
 
Hi,

That kind of problem is frustrating isn't it. From the sounds of it, your system doesn't actually lockup or spontaneously reset or anything like that - it just goes "catatonic" for like 10 seconds and then comes back. With that kind of issue I don't think it's caused by faulty CPU or RAM - I'd be more suspicious of the audio and video subsystems.

A few recommendations:

  • check temps and voltages, and check fans
  • check overall case ventilation
  • ensure you have newest stable video and audio drivers
  • try with sound disabled (maybe not realistic I know)
  • try with video card _underclocked_ a little (just to see...)
  • check hard drive operation (view SMART statistics)

That's all I can think of right now. Anyway good luck with it - I'm sure you'll get it sorted and have the 100% stable system you paid for.
 
prof_HATE said:
Hi,

That kind of problem is frustrating isn't it. From the sounds of it, your system doesn't actually lockup or spontaneously reset or anything like that - it just goes "catatonic" for like 10 seconds and then comes back. With that kind of issue I don't think it's caused by faulty CPU or RAM - I'd be more suspicious of the audio and video subsystems.

A few recommendations:

  • check temps and voltages, and check fans
  • check overall case ventilation
  • ensure you have newest stable video and audio drivers
  • try with sound disabled (maybe not realistic I know)
  • try with video card _underclocked_ a little (just to see...)
  • check hard drive operation (view SMART statistics)

That's all I can think of right now. Anyway good luck with it - I'm sure you'll get it sorted and have the 100% stable system you paid for.
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I have all the newest drivers, system is not overclocked except for the factory OC 7600GT umm, CPU is at about 30C, good ventilation all around the computer. I don't have SMART enabled so I can't check, I thought it would just say "hard drive is going to fail in 10 seconds" after I drop my computer from 10 stories or something, not actually fix anything itself. =/
 
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