Freezes on PC forcing a restart across various operating systems without any warning signs.
Freezes on PC forcing a restart across various operating systems without any warning signs.
In short, my computer often freezes unexpectedly, with repeated sounds and unresponsive mouse or keyboard. It tends to happen randomly when using Windows, especially if I interact with GPU drivers or play games for extended periods. A fresh Windows install helped a bit, but now I see blue screens (codes 101 and 124). I tried Pop OS, which performed much better and rarely crashes during work tasks, though it still fails in games after some time. It appears the issue is related to the GPU, though I can't test another setup. My system specs include an Asus Strix Maximus VII Ranger with an Intel i7-4790k, a GTX 970, and several SSDs and HDDs.
I'm confused about the spec sheet, thinking I might have missed something. I have four 4GB HyperX DDR3 modules and an extra 8GB Corsair Vengeance RAM stick, so mixing them seems possible. The only issue is that memory tests all show normal results. Is there a way to identify which RAM isn't working without having to test each one until it fails?
These failures indicate a hardware issue related to the CPU's internal clock. When encountering WHEA crashes on a Devil's Canyon processor, temperature becomes the primary concern—such devices can fail rapidly if temperatures exceed 90°C.
You recently noticed your thermal compound is missing and plan to replace it soon. Appreciate all the support you provided; best of luck with the fix!