Crash after OC stress test
Crash after OC stress test
Hello, I just purchased some fans for my case and CPU. It’s around a 5°C cooler on idle and under load, so I opted to overclock it even further.
Details:
Specs: A10 7700k 3.4Ghz @ 3.8
Hyperx Fury 1x4 1x8 @ 1600 CL7
Stock CPU and GPU cooler
MSI GTX 750ti
Generic 500w PSU
500GB WD Disk 7200rpm
MOBO: A55BM-A/USB3
My CPU stayed stable for about 30 minutes at 4.0GHz during a burn test, so I thought it was fine. Then I ran Prime95 for around two hours and it worked well. Later, while making music in Fruity Loops, it crashed unexpectedly. Why didn’t it crash when I was watching videos? That was about three hours of work. Any advice? My CPU temperatures under full load never went above 60°C.
What kind of failure occurred? Was the system halted with a repeating sound for about half a second? Did it display a blue screen or an error message? Just to be clear, please update your audio driver from realtek.com.
The BIOS supports multiple profiles; you may want to create a default or near-default profile for optimal performance.
With the current configuration, I’d prepare a bootable USB or CD and perform detailed checks using Memtest86+. Ensure it passes all tests with both overclocked and stock settings.
For a final evaluation, I usually run Prime95 on all but one core, applying small FFTs. I keep the last core active and run 3DMark. Running them together provides solid data on temperatures and stability.
AIDA64 is also a great tool for troubleshooting and stress testing.
WhoCrashed helps in examining crash dumps and identifying problematic drivers that might be affecting your system.
I suggest exploring these methods to achieve the performance and stability you need.
Hello clonazepam, thank you for your response. The issue was merely a screen freeze; I couldn't move the mouse and nothing on the screen moved either. Audio also froze, the CPU fan kept running, and the case fans were spinning. I recently updated the audio drivers due to some difficulties with virtual audio cables. I'll conduct all the tests and let you know the outcomes. As mentioned, it's a generic PSU 500W 13A unit, operating around 220V (KelyX- LBUF-ATX/500).
if you're planning to overclock, investing in a quality power supply is essential. as you mentioned, you're still using a generic one, which might not be sufficient or reliable. consider purchasing a better PSU. have you ever overclocked your GPU?
Hello, thank you for your message. Yes, I recently increased my GPU's overclocking to around 250+ clock and 300+ memory. Going further caused glitches and black spots on the screen. Could this be related to the power supply unit? I’m considering upgrading to a better PSU if needed.
I increased the CPU and RAM overclocking using the BIOS, the GPU with MSI afterburner. What are your current core clock and memory clock readings, along with the boost clocks? Did you raise the core voltage?