Screen freezes while still operating after increasing the frequency, but does not crash.
Screen freezes while still operating after increasing the frequency, but does not crash.
I assembled this system about three weeks ago, and it has been functioning properly since then, only a few minor adjustments needed. My Ryzen 5 1600 was initially clocked at 3.7 ghz, but I increased it to 3.8 ghz. After roughly 10 to 20 minutes of operation, it would crash, so I lowered it back to 3.7 ghz. It crashed again, prompting me to reset the BIOS settings to the default optimal values (such as 3.2 ghz). After rebooting, the machine stopped working immediately. Despite having kept it running for over ten hours today, temperatures appeared normal, so overheating seems unlikely. When I opened the side panel after the crash, all components seemed operational. I looked it up online and found a possibility of a deadlock issue, which led me to press the reset button—no lights came on. Was this a software or hardware problem? I had previously run a program that might have caused it, but I’m not certain. I plan to leave the PC overnight for testing tomorrow and will share updates. Any advice would be appreciated, or if anyone else has encountered the same issue, please let me know what worked for them.
The computer is now functioning properly again. The problem wasn't a hardware fault but related to the overclocking done on the machine. Reinstalling Windows resolved the issue in about 20 minutes. If you're using an Asus GPU with GPU Tweak 2, this might be the cause. A system restart should fix it. Thanks for the help.
It might be related to the recent Windows 8 update and the reboot to 3.8ghz.
I can recommend a few troubleshooting actions. Noticing the HDD arrived "slightly damaged" seems odd; because it's not the boot disk, I might remove it to check the system's behavior. Additionally, perform memory diagnostics or test one drive at a time.
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I can recommend some troubleshooting actions. Noticing the HDD came in "slightly damaged" seems odd; because it's not the boot disk, I might remove it to check system performance.
Alternatively, perform memory diagnostics or test one stick at a time.
Apologies, I meant the CD drive, not the HDD. I'll attempt running one stick at a time. Could the CD drive be influencing this issue?
Sorry, I meant the CD drive, not the HDD. I'll attempt to run one track at a time. It's possible the CD drive is causing the issue. Any non-essential components might need to be disconnected during troubleshooting.
So I attempted to start this morning. Found a blank red screen with no cursor. After removing all OCs, it worked again with a cursor, showing possible issues with drivers or the user. I tried plugging it in once more. Any suggestions?
I looked for comparable issues and noticed Asus tweak might be responsible. I plan to reinstall Windows tonight to check. It seems unrelated to the drives, as the crash happened only after overclocking. I can access the BIOS, suggesting a software problem. Fingers crossed everything works out smoothly.
I just attempted to start this morning. It showed a blank red screen with no cursor. After removing all OCs, it worked again with the same screen but a cursor. The message suggested possible driver issues or hardware problems. I also considered checking for onboard graphics, though that system doesn't support them (only the card).