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Wierd vista FREEZING problem
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brauner
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11. January 2009 @ 14:35 |
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Hi guys, I recently just did a new build. The specs are:
Motherboard: Asus M3A78-EM
CPU: AMD Phenom X4 9600 @ 2.3ghz
RAM: 6gb Kingston DDR2 800mhz
HDD: WD Caviar 500gig
PSU: Rosewill 450W ATX2.2
Logitech EX100 wireless keyboard and mouse
Vista Home Premium 64-bit
My problem is this: I just recently got vista up and a couple of programs. At random times, it could either be 2 min or 2 hours it will just randomly freeze. I am able to move the mouse but nothing else, not even CTRL+ALT+DEL. I have all the most recent driver updates I believe, and most recent BIOS. Im not sure if this is a virus, drivers, or a hardware problem.
What I have dont to try and fix it: Went into MSCONFIG and disabled all the useless stuff and have the only important stuff running such as the OS, virus scan etc. Disabled all standbys and sleep mode. I don't think doing a diagnosive startup would make a difference considering I have had the problem since I first built it.
Any ideas and help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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jony218
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11. January 2009 @ 16:06 |
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Have you checked your cpu temperature, make sure it's not overheating. I have the phenom 9750 and it runs 56 celcius full load.
The only time I expirenced random freezes (occured on xp) it happened about every 20 minutes. I was able to trace it to the onboard audio. when I installed a PCI audio card the problem went away.
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brauner
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11. January 2009 @ 20:12 |
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It runs at 43 degrees on idle according to the bios, so its probably topping out at around 60 would be my guess. It might be the problem but I don't really think so. Because I thought if it overheated it would automatically reboot giving you an "overheat error"?
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AfterDawn Addict
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12. January 2009 @ 14:56 |
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The PSU is nasty, I'd get rid of that as a precaution, as if it isn't the problem now, it will be later, change it for a Corsair VX 450W.
The RAM is my next suspect.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 12:39 |
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is the psu really that bad? it got good pretty good reviews on newegg so thats why i got it..It was like 50$ to so it cant be to bad. And I thought Kingston made some good RAM? I am also just thinking about doing a reformat back to vista 32-bit. Is that a bad idea? Am I really going to notice a huge difference? Because of the randomness of it happening I am just kind of convinced that its something that's just not working right in vista.
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AfterDawn Addict
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13. January 2009 @ 12:44 |
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Trust me, all Rosewill power supplies are bad.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 13:02 |
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haha alright...so how long will i get out of it? and do you think i should go back to vista 32-bit?
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AfterDawn Addict
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13. January 2009 @ 13:06 |
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That's not a question you should be asking, as when it goes, it will take the rest of your components with it.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 13:07 |
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so its really that bad? should i send it back to newegg? is that whats causing the freezing prob?
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13. January 2009 @ 13:07 |
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It might not be, but it's certainly a possibility, replace it with the unit I recommended ASAP.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 13:10 |
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the corsair is a little out of my price range. Anything really good for about $50?
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 13:14 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
It might not be, but it's certainly a possibility, replace it with the unit I recommended ASAP.
it really doesnt seem all that bad tho..pretty stable supply..3 yr warranty to
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13. January 2009 @ 13:14 |
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 13:25 |
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so should i try vista 32-bit?
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13. January 2009 @ 13:26 |
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I don't think that will cure the problem.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 13:28 |
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so your definetly suggesting its the hardware i take it. And my guess is the PSU isn't going to fix the prob either. So your next guess is the RAM. Would memtest confirm this?
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13. January 2009 @ 13:32 |
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The RAM is the most likely suspect. I've seen a lot of DOA Kingston memory in my time. This does not mean you shouldn't replace the Power Supply though.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 13:35 |
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alright ill go for the psu change. i am also using newegg.ca cuz im canadian eh:P..but the 400w is 67 with 20$ m-i-r so thats nice. does newegg make u pay return ship?
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 13:39 |
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Originally posted by brauner:
alright ill go for the psu change. i am also using newegg.ca cuz im canadian eh:P..but the 400w is 67 with 20$ m-i-r so thats nice. does newegg make u pay return ship?
reading through newegg's FAQ just instantly made me change my mind about the PSU considering I bought it as a bundle with the case and they make you return them both together. Ill stick with the PSU and try to figure out the prob with your help
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13. January 2009 @ 13:42 |
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The penalty of combo deals. Well, I'll leave you with the risk of owning a PSU by one of the least reliable companies in the industry.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 17:40 |
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ya i guess i will have to stick with it..so what do you think i should do if memtest reports its all alright?
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13. January 2009 @ 19:18 |
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Not stick with it, or consider the motherboard at fault.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 19:30 |
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i respect your opinion but what is so horrible about that power supply? like what makes it so bad?
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13. January 2009 @ 19:45 |
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Rosewill PSUs typically work fine to start with, then after a few months go snap, crackle and pop and destroy half the components in your system.
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brauner
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13. January 2009 @ 22:56 |
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Originally posted by sammorris:
Rosewill PSUs typically work fine to start with, then after a few months go snap, crackle and pop and destroy half the components in your system.
oo ok i see how it is..so i guess its the same with the psus from like raidmax and sunbeam and all of those other cheap companies? i wasnt really looking at the brand name...i was just following reviews and a decent price range thinking it would do...its not really in my availability right now and to have blown 50$ like that and not being able to do anything about it is making me beat myself in the head. I know its a matter of when it will go but do you think I will even be able to get a year out of it?
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