HPET might be responsible for the image freeze, but other factors could also be involved.
HPET might be responsible for the image freeze, but other factors could also be involved.
Hello! Two months back I purchased a used case containing: - ASUS PRIME H310M-C - i5 9400f + stock cooler - 2 x 16 GB DDR4 Corsair. Before buying, I tried the RAM with memtest86 for eight hours. Then I ran Cinebench 23 to check CPU stability for thirty minutes on a single core. The outcome was similar to the CPU-money reported for the i5 9400f (Cinebench 23). The temps stayed normal, so both tests succeeded. Here are my PC details: the SSD and PSU (Corsair RM550X Gold, 550W) were brand new. I borrowed the GPU from a friend – XFX R9 270x. Since I got the kit, while using fresh Windows 10 Pro 64 in BIOS mode, some programs would slow down noticeably, causing the screen to freeze completely without any BSOD. Occasionally, the freeze was accompanied by loud speaker buzzing at full volume. The only solutions were shutting it down or restarting. After powering on, no crash dump was found. The XFX R9 270x experienced a PSU failure while with that friend, but it didn’t affect the GPU, which ran fine on a different system. I’ve observed that the latest CPU-Z (version 2.0.51 x64) showed lag when dragging the window. This issue appeared in three fresh Windows 10 Pro 64, BIOS versions, Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 64, and UEFI mode installations. After searching, some users suggested HPET might be the culprit. I tried disabling HPET via Windows tutorials and succeeded. However, HPET couldn’t be turned off from the motherboard since that setting isn’t available there. Before disabling it in Windows, I ran additional tests: memtest86 – RAM stable for 36 hours; Cinebench 23 – throttling results matched i5 9400f; OCCT – VRAM performance was consistent. All tests passed. The image would freeze even though everything seemed fine. So far, I haven’t confirmed HPET’s role in the freeze. Before proceeding, your thoughts would be valuable. I used the latest updates, drivers from official sites, and kept the motherboard and GPU updated. SSDs were firmware-updated. I also tried a second new SSD for testing and an Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT (which never failed on PSU failure). Unfortunately, after disabling hardware acceleration in Chrome and using fullscreen on Twitch, the freeze happened again. A friend with a brand-new system (W10 64 Pro UEFI, Segotep 500W, i5 9400f, GTX 1650 Super, similar ASUS H310M-R R2.0) succeeded without crashes. In my opinion, the motherboard might be the issue. Where could the freezing originate? Could it be HPET? Or are there other factors at play? Which parts should I rule out next? Thanks! PS: I noticed that if the XFX R9 270x wasn’t mounted at a 90-degree angle, the monitor wouldn’t receive any signal. On the other hand, with the friend who lent me the GPU, it worked even if the angle wasn’t perfect.
Hello! It seems your PC has freezing problems. You tried disabling HPET in Windows, but it wasn’t available on the motherboard. Before that, check if HPET was turned on in the BIOS—if yes, try turning it off there. If it was already off, HPET might not be the cause. Have you run any other stress tests like memtest86, Cinebench 23, or Prime95? These can help spot deeper issues. Let me know if you need more guidance!
Based on your questions, it seems you're trying to determine whether HPET is enabled on your motherboard before adjusting settings in Windows. You mentioned using OCCT for stress testing and noticed high temperatures during those tests. If you're concerned about overheating, checking the BIOS settings directly would be the best approach. Most systems let you enable or disable HPET through the BIOS/UEFI interface. After making changes, always verify the status in Windows to confirm. If you need further help, let me know!