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New pc freezing on initial startup

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Hockeekidd98

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Hello,

I recently built a new pc. I'm having trouble with it freezing on initial startup. It only happens within the first 5 minutes, usually shorter than 30 seconds after it loads windows. Let me explain further. If the computer has sat over night, the first power up once I get to my desktop, it will freeze. I will have to reboot several times (4-5), and finally it will run the rest of the day without freezing.

I am using an ssd, could that be my problem? Are there any other diagnostic tools I could take advantage of short of swapping parts to troubleshoot? I've been out of the pc world for a while. I ran memtest, and found no issues.

Windows 7
Intel Core i5-3570K Ivy Bridge 3.4GHz
ASUS HD7770-2GD5
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
samsung 120gb ssd
MSI B75A-G43
750 watt psu
Thanks for the input
 
What 750W PSU are you using?
Have you updated your SSD to the latest firmware?
 
Well first and foremost: Even if the PSU isn't the issue now, I would still recommend replacing that PSU ASAP since it's a really low quality PSU. IIRC, at best, it was a 600W PSU under the most ideal of conditions and if in brand new condition. I recommend this PSU as a replacement:
$80 - Seasonic G Series SSR-550RM 550W Modular PSU


Second, follow the steps in the stickied "Basic Troubleshooting Guide" on what to do when the PC does not POST. That'll rule out a lot of parts.
 
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The pc does post though. It's only after I get into windows I have problems, i will check out the guide though.
 
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