Addressing the unusual freezing problem
Addressing the unusual freezing problem
I assembled my PC about three months ago and it ran smoothly. I observed the system temperature was excessively high, so I adjusted the CPU voltage and tweaked GPU settings using a curve tool. For the last two months there were no problems, but then something unusual occurred. While playing light games or watching YouTube, my PC would suddenly freeze without warning. It felt like everything slowed down abruptly—audio and video paused, then resumed normally. This happens occasionally, especially during FPS games, which is frustrating. I attempted to monitor temperatures with HWMonitor to identify the cause, but wasn’t sure if it was from the power supply or the CPU itself. I’ll share the log images in this thread. From the records, the CPU showed a spike in power draw across all cores around 37 seconds before freezing. I’m uncertain whether the issue stems from undervolting or a failing PSU. Someone could help me figure this out. Thanks a lot!
Check Ram details and temperatures during use. Use HWinfo64 to track max CPU and GPU temps. Ensure logs display normal activity.
I experienced around 70 to 80 degrees on my GPU during gaming and 60 to 70 for the CPU. The GPU maxes out near 82 while the CPU stays around 70. After updating my BIOS, everything still looks the same. Occasionally I face a strange freeze—sometimes just once every couple of days, other times once a week.
Consider turning off XMP (DOCP) in the BIOS settings—set it to default and let auto speeds handle everything. Also disable PBO. Keep all other options on auto and run a test. If the system runs smoothly, your memory stability should improve. Just make sure to verify manually first. Temperatures are normal.
Thanks! I'll test it for a few days to check if the unusual freezing has cleared up.
Consider using all settings enabled. Monitor temperatures closely. A basic approximation can be achieved by downloading Cinebench R23 and executing it alongside HWinfo 64. Re-evaluate peak temperatures without applying any voltage reductions.
Which CPU cooler are you employing? Have you attempted to clean the CPU and reapply thermal paste?