Computer freezes at random

[finsfree]

Hello,

I have a custom built computer running the latest Windows 10 Enterprise. I have done every memory test, HDD test and CPU test and they have all passed.

I think I may have a motherboard issue. It's a Gigabyte GA-990FXA-UD3 Rev 4.001? Or could it be the video card Nvidia GeForce GTX 680?

Issues:

1. Freezes shortly after boot up and they unfreezes
2. Sometime it will just shut off
3. When it does freeze up the Hard Drive (Samsung & Sandisk SSD) is pegged at 100% usage (I have change out the HDD and it still happens)

 

[johnb35]

If the system shuts off its either over heating or there is a hardware issue somewhere. Is the cpu fan revving up high You? You have some fairly old parts, wouldn't surprise me if it's time for a new system. Check motherboard for buldging capacitors too.

 

[finsfree]

If the system shuts off its either over heating or there is a hardware issue somewhere. Is the cpu fan revving up high You? You have some fairly old parts, wouldn't surprise me if it's time for a new system. Check motherboard for buldging capacitors

I was starting to head in that direction too.

What's the best bang for the buck. I may have to start a new tread on this topic.

 

[johnb35]

If you can build your own then definitely do that. Cpu availability and pricing is sporadic though. What current cpu do you have so we can suggest an upgrade.

 

[beers]

Full power off situations are generally between electrical like PSU and thermal like overheating.

Would re-paste your CPU and test with a known good PSU. A lot of local shops will let you borrow one on their bench to isolate the component (while also requiring you to waive any responsibility of the shop for random failures).