My computer is experiencing freezes and crashes accompanied by a buzzing noise whenever I attempt to launch a game.
My computer is experiencing freezes and crashes accompanied by a buzzing noise whenever I attempt to launch a game.
Greetings,
I recently installed a new computer case and relocated my hardware from my previous one. Initially, everything functioned correctly, with no issues detected. However, when I launched Call of Duty: Warzone, my graphics card began emitting an unusual noise followed by a complete system freeze and a distinct buzzing sound. Furthermore, I was unable to safely shut down the PC using the power button and had to disconnect the power supply unit. I am unsure of the cause, but suspect it may be a recurring problem with games that heavily utilize my graphics card. I encountered a suggestion online to modify virtual memory settings, which temporarily resolved the issue without the buzzing sound, though it still froze. It’s possible this stems from an error during virtual memory configuration, and I would appreciate assistance as this is causing significant frustration.
My System Specifications:
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Gaming Gigabyte
Intel Core i7-6700K @ 4.00GHz
16GB DDR4 Memory
H170-Gaming 3 Motherboard
CoolerMaster G750M Power Supply
I recently acquired some thermal adhesive and applied it to my processor. My CPU temperatures decreased significantly, dropping from 100°C at 100% load to 53°C with the graphics card running and 42°C without it. After playing the game, performance is now satisfactory. This issue was due to my outdated thermal paste. Thank you for your assistance; I likely wouldn't have identified this as the problem without performing that stress test. Much appreciated!
I have never attempted to increase clock speeds and I haven't done so previously.
Considering that the sole modification between your previous version and this one is the enclosure, it’s advisable to inspect all power connections to confirm they are securely attached. Regarding virtual memory allocation, experiment with allowing the operating system to automatically manage its size and observe the impact.
If all tests are successful, attempt to run GPU and CPU stress tests simultaneously, which will heavily load the power supply. If a crash occurs during this process, investigate that as a potential issue.
That works well; I’ll conduct the test and then I'll let you know the outcome.
My system encountered a problem during the GPU stress test, displaying an error message: “The procedure entry point fatBinaryCtl could not be located in the dynamic link library C:\\Windows\\system32\\nvopencl.dll.” However, the CPU stress test completed successfully, exhibiting temperatures reaching approximately 100°C – a significantly excessive level that triggered a warning. Furthermore, my computer froze and required a forced restart as I had not applied new thermal paste in roughly four years, leading me to believe that replacing it is necessary. Regarding the GPU error, I removed the driver and intend to reinstall it.