Setup freezes repeatedly during operation.
Setup freezes repeatedly during operation.
Hello everyone, I recently purchased a custom-built desktop setup: an ATX motherboard with MSI PRO B660-A, Intel i7-12700F CPU, DDR4 RAM, G.Skill Aegis 16GB (2x8), DDR4-3200MHz CL16 SSD M.2 2280 Kingston NV2 500GB, 3D QLC NVMe 2x, Asus GeForce GT 730 2GB GDDR5 (4xHDMI), NTECH 80 PLUS GOLD HYDRA RX750 750W, and an 8-monitor setup including Asus VA24EHE.
The problem is… the system freezes completely. All monitors freeze—clocks stall for seconds—then after 15-20 seconds they either return to normal or all monitors from either the top or bottom set go dark before resuming. I’ve experienced other issues too: one monitor disconnects and needs manual detection in display settings, while the mouse still works but everything else freezes. Music playback remains unaffected.
I ran stress tests on the graphics cards and power supply, found no errors, and couldn’t reproduce the issue intentionally. The problem occurs across many programs open simultaneously, but only when using a single Chrome window.
Could you help identify what might be causing this? Thanks in advance!
16GB of memory with two GT 730 graphics cards? Which applications are running? It seems like you might be running low on RAM or video memory.
It seems like you're questioning the strength of your move to remove four monitors, especially since you're new to handling such a large number.
I understood it from the start. ASUS designed those cards specifically for multi-monitor configurations. They’re intended to accommodate many units on a single motherboard and support several high-resolution 1080p displays, just like my setup. Each model includes four HDMI ports, allowing up to four monitors at 1080p. In theory, they were crafted for less demanding applications.
I've been running 16Gb in my laptop without any issues before. Now it's a different setup, but I'm typically at 40-60% RAM usage. The apps I use are mainly CPU-heavy because they handle a continuous flow of real-time data. Those programs are actually quite simple.
Sure, the 16 is acceptable; it works well enough. It might be improved, but it’s more suited for your needs. The main concern seems to be the VRAM, which could be the issue, though I’m not entirely sure.
Have you considered a business-focused GPU instead of a gaming one? Most gaming models are tuned for tasks like 3D rendering and rasterization, such as the Quadro P1000 or P2000, which aren't ideal for these purposes but can display four 4K screens at 60Hz. A used P4000 is currently available on Ebay for £180-210.
This GPU is designed for general use, not specifically for gaming.