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System freezing with unpredictable hues

System freezing with unpredictable hues

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Jrodc423
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04-21-2021, 10:55 AM
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Parts List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4WjNC6
Ongoing problem: My PC frequently crashes when idle, especially during short breaks or light gaming sessions. It freezes both monitors and then turns into a solid color—usually gray, sometimes random. The fans spin up but the machine doesn’t overheat. Only shutting it off and restarting resolves the issue.

Troubleshooting steps tried:
- Fresh Windows install (Windows 10 → Windows 11)
- Replaced motherboard, CPU, RAM
- Cleaned GPU with compressed air
- Used DDU to reinstall graphics drivers
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Jrodc423
04-21-2021, 10:55 AM #1

Parts List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/4WjNC6
Ongoing problem: My PC frequently crashes when idle, especially during short breaks or light gaming sessions. It freezes both monitors and then turns into a solid color—usually gray, sometimes random. The fans spin up but the machine doesn’t overheat. Only shutting it off and restarting resolves the issue.

Troubleshooting steps tried:
- Fresh Windows install (Windows 10 → Windows 11)
- Replaced motherboard, CPU, RAM
- Cleaned GPU with compressed air
- Used DDU to reinstall graphics drivers
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!