Resolved: computer experiencing pauses
Resolved: computer experiencing pauses
I've attempted various solutions, including modifying my power plan to “Active” and updating my SSD drivers. I even moved specific games, like GMOD, from my hard drive (D
to my SSD (C, but the freezing continued, despite Apex Legends running without problems on the hard drive.Here are my system specifications:
* Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
* CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K @ 4.00GHz (Skylake 14nm Technology)
* Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI (MS-7998) (U3E1)
* GPU: 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (MSI)
* Storage: 223GB KINGSTON SUV400S37240G (SATA-2 (SSD)), 1863GB Seagate ST2000DM001-1ER164 (SATA), 931GB Seagate Expansion SCSI Disk Device (USB (SATA))
I recorded Task Manager usage with OBS during the freezing periods, and the data shows that my GPU utilization drops to 0% during these freezes. I’m unsure whether this is due to a lack of rendering activity or if it’s actually contributing to the problem. I've also completely reinstalled Windows, and unfortunately, the issue persists. I would prefer to avoid purchasing a new computer costing approximately $1500 to resolve this issue, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
I’m experiencing a frustrating issue that has persisted for approximately one week. My computer frequently freezes, typically for 2 to 10 seconds at random intervals, usually occurring every few minutes. This is particularly disruptive when gaming, especially with titles like GMOD, Dead by Daylight, and GTA 4. Interestingly, this problem is limited to Steam games – GMOD, Dead by Daylight and GTA 4 are affected – while other games launched through different applications, such as Apex Legends, perform without issue. I've also noticed freezing occurrences while simply using my desktop, whether it’s watching YouTube or navigating system settings attempting to resolve this problem.
I've attempted various solutions, including modifying my power plan to “Active” and updating my SSD drivers. I even moved specific games, like GMOD, from my hard drive (D to my SSD (C, but the freezing continued, despite Apex Legends running without problems on the hard drive.
Here are my system specifications:
* Operating System: Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
* CPU: Intel Core i7 6700K @ 4.00GHz (Skylake 14nm Technology)
* Motherboard: MSI Z170A SLI (MS-7998) (U3E1)
* GPU: 4095MB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (MSI)
* Storage: 223GB KINGSTON SUV400S37240G (SATA-2 (SSD)), 1863GB Seagate ST2000DM001-1ER164 (SATA), 931GB Seagate Expansion SCSI Disk Device (USB (SATA))
I recorded Task Manager usage with OBS during the freezing periods, and the data shows that my GPU utilization drops to 0% during these freezes. I’m unsure whether this is due to a lack of rendering activity or if it’s actually contributing to the problem. I've also completely reinstalled Windows, and unfortunately, the issue persists. I would prefer to avoid purchasing a new computer costing approximately $1500 to resolve this issue, so any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Blu3forest
08-14-2016, 09:11 AM #2The B600 power supply is of average quality. This particular unit was intended for standard desktop computers—suitable for home or office use, but not designed to support a gaming setup. To ascertain whether the power supply is causing problems, it’s recommended you evaluate your computer with a more powerful alternative. The PSU should be prioritized as the primary potential cause when encountering stability problems within your system, followed by testing your solid-state drives and hard disk drives. Utilize Crystal Disk Info to examine their health status and inspect them for errors within Windows. Best of luck.
Monitor your processor and graphics card temperatures when these freezes occur. Furthermore, the reported video memory for the GTX 1070 is inaccurate; that graphics card actually possesses double the stated amount (8GB). Utilize GPU-Z to verify your graphics card’s specifications.
farazofbuscus
08-14-2016, 12:42 PM #4I initially made an incorrect assessment, but I’m now confident in my findings. After monitoring temperatures during the freezing periods, I observed that the CPU consistently remained between 55 and 60 degrees Celsius. The GPU temperature decreased from 82 to 74 degrees. I’m uncertain if the freezing events significantly impacted temperature readings, however, any guidance would be valuable. Both freezes lasted longer than usual this time. I haven’t yet performed testing, but it's possible they will increase in duration and frequency as the computer continues to operate.
Mountain_Girl
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