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Games keep freezing but then comes back, speccy picture

Games keep freezing but then comes back, speccy picture

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03-06-2025, 10:23 AM
#1
Speccy pic:
https://imgur.com/V6IkGMq
View: https://i.imgur.com/V6IkGMq.png
When I launch a game, like, Rocket league, TF2, Smite, ect, the game will freeze for about 10-20 seconds not allowing me to alt-tab then it will come back and the game will be responsive again. I've checked my cpu/gpu usage while this was happening once, and on my task manager everything looked normal. I really don't have a clue, also I replaced my CPU, RAM, PSU, and motherboard (thanks amazon) with exactly the same parts around 6 months ago, but even before that when I had my old parts (really the same parts just brand newer now) , it would still freeze, I thought maybe getting the same parts would somehow fix it (though that's not why I got them replaced)
anyway if someone can help me, i've been dealing with this for months. I'll try anything i'm desperate.
thanks
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greatcanada123
03-06-2025, 10:23 AM #1

Speccy pic:
https://imgur.com/V6IkGMq
View: https://i.imgur.com/V6IkGMq.png
When I launch a game, like, Rocket league, TF2, Smite, ect, the game will freeze for about 10-20 seconds not allowing me to alt-tab then it will come back and the game will be responsive again. I've checked my cpu/gpu usage while this was happening once, and on my task manager everything looked normal. I really don't have a clue, also I replaced my CPU, RAM, PSU, and motherboard (thanks amazon) with exactly the same parts around 6 months ago, but even before that when I had my old parts (really the same parts just brand newer now) , it would still freeze, I thought maybe getting the same parts would somehow fix it (though that's not why I got them replaced)
anyway if someone can help me, i've been dealing with this for months. I'll try anything i'm desperate.
thanks

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Logarion
Member
202
03-13-2025, 08:13 AM
#2
Are the games installed on the SSD or the external hard drive? If the games are installed on the SSD, how much free space is on the drive?
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Logarion
03-13-2025, 08:13 AM #2

Are the games installed on the SSD or the external hard drive? If the games are installed on the SSD, how much free space is on the drive?

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FanEnsemble
Member
237
03-14-2025, 06:28 PM
#3
Hey thanks for the reply, my games are installed on my hard drive which has 370 GB free space, also only my game is the one not responding, everything else is as smooth as butter
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FanEnsemble
03-14-2025, 06:28 PM #3

Hey thanks for the reply, my games are installed on my hard drive which has 370 GB free space, also only my game is the one not responding, everything else is as smooth as butter

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Rucian
Member
142
03-14-2025, 06:52 PM
#4
Perfect! Just the response I was looking for.
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Rucian
03-14-2025, 06:52 PM #4

Perfect! Just the response I was looking for.

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NoxchiBorz204
Junior Member
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03-14-2025, 08:49 PM
#5
Here’s a rewritten version of the text, aiming for clarity and conciseness:

“My computer experiences random freezes during gameplay. These freezes occur approximately every 20-25 minutes, regardless of the game itself. The freezes aren't related to slow performance; instead, the system simply freezes momentarily before resuming normal operation.”
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NoxchiBorz204
03-14-2025, 08:49 PM #5

Here’s a rewritten version of the text, aiming for clarity and conciseness:

“My computer experiences random freezes during gameplay. These freezes occur approximately every 20-25 minutes, regardless of the game itself. The freezes aren't related to slow performance; instead, the system simply freezes momentarily before resuming normal operation.”

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gomunch3
Junior Member
15
03-17-2025, 08:34 AM
#6
Anytime they have to access that drive, the game may seem to freeze. If there is a Hard Drive activity light on the external you may be able to verify.
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gomunch3
03-17-2025, 08:34 AM #6

Anytime they have to access that drive, the game may seem to freeze. If there is a Hard Drive activity light on the external you may be able to verify.

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TamedWolfy
Member
156
03-23-2025, 08:23 PM
#7
That’s a fascinating observation! It sounds like there might be something going on with your computer’s hardware – potentially related to how the processor is handling those brief freezes. External hard drives rarely cause such dramatic and consistent freezing issues unless they are experiencing severe data corruption or failing, which would explain the intermittent behavior you're describing.

Let's try a few things:

1. **Check for Overheating:** Ensure your computer’s cooling system (fans, heatsinks) is working properly. Overheating can cause freezes.
2. **Update Drivers:** Outdated graphics card drivers are a common culprit of freezing.
3. **Run Diagnostics:** Run a memory test to check for RAM errors and monitor the temperature.

If the problem persists, we'll need to investigate further, possibly involving a professional technician.
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TamedWolfy
03-23-2025, 08:23 PM #7

That’s a fascinating observation! It sounds like there might be something going on with your computer’s hardware – potentially related to how the processor is handling those brief freezes. External hard drives rarely cause such dramatic and consistent freezing issues unless they are experiencing severe data corruption or failing, which would explain the intermittent behavior you're describing.

Let's try a few things:

1. **Check for Overheating:** Ensure your computer’s cooling system (fans, heatsinks) is working properly. Overheating can cause freezes.
2. **Update Drivers:** Outdated graphics card drivers are a common culprit of freezing.
3. **Run Diagnostics:** Run a memory test to check for RAM errors and monitor the temperature.

If the problem persists, we'll need to investigate further, possibly involving a professional technician.

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Shad0wHydra13
Senior Member
716
03-24-2025, 02:47 AM
#8
Yes.
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Shad0wHydra13
03-24-2025, 02:47 AM #8

Yes.

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JensRingel
Junior Member
32
03-24-2025, 09:20 AM
#9
Okay I'm going to try to install TF2 on my SSD and see if it freezes, i'll get back to you.
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JensRingel
03-24-2025, 09:20 AM #9

Okay I'm going to try to install TF2 on my SSD and see if it freezes, i'll get back to you.

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MetMorfin_YT
Member
120
03-24-2025, 10:43 AM
#10
Hey I installed yesterday, haven't frozen once. Looks like you where right. Thank you very much!
Edit: nevermind just got on, and it happened again. rip. hard drive doesnt seem to be the problem
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MetMorfin_YT
03-24-2025, 10:43 AM #10

Hey I installed yesterday, haven't frozen once. Looks like you where right. Thank you very much!
Edit: nevermind just got on, and it happened again. rip. hard drive doesnt seem to be the problem

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