System halts upon login every time it starts, sometimes while in use, and when adjusting display options.

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System halts upon login every time it starts, sometimes while in use, and when adjusting display options.

System halts upon login every time it starts, sometimes while in use, and when adjusting display options.

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Mitoeduzito
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10-14-2024, 12:48 PM

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Beginning in October '23, my gaming PC freezes at the Windows login when linked to a 4K TV through HDMI. It becomes unresponsive not just with peripherals but during smooth animations, pausing for about a minute before resuming. Occasionally it freezes again, usually while browsing or watching videos, but rarely during gameplay—though the screen may briefly go black for a few seconds while audio plays and input remains functional. A recent test showed the issue persists even when changing display settings like resolution; applying changes still causes a minute freeze. I've tried different components: a friend's GTX 1070 helped significantly, and I recorded comparisons (linked files below). The new card still freezes under similar conditions. I replaced thermal paste, adjusted fans, and updated drivers and BIOS. All components ran normally during stress tests. Ran MemTest86 without errors, swapped RAM sticks, and updated Nvidia drivers. Installed a fresh Windows installation on the C: drive. Videos are available for reference.

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Mitoeduzito

10-14-2024, 12:48 PM #1

Beginning in October '23, my gaming PC freezes at the Windows login when linked to a 4K TV through HDMI. It becomes unresponsive not just with peripherals but during smooth animations, pausing for about a minute before resuming. Occasionally it freezes again, usually while browsing or watching videos, but rarely during gameplay—though the screen may briefly go black for a few seconds while audio plays and input remains functional. A recent test showed the issue persists even when changing display settings like resolution; applying changes still causes a minute freeze. I've tried different components: a friend's GTX 1070 helped significantly, and I recorded comparisons (linked files below). The new card still freezes under similar conditions. I replaced thermal paste, adjusted fans, and updated drivers and BIOS. All components ran normally during stress tests. Ran MemTest86 without errors, swapped RAM sticks, and updated Nvidia drivers. Installed a fresh Windows installation on the C: drive. Videos are available for reference.