System remains unresponsive indefinitely.
System remains unresponsive indefinitely.
Hi, I’m experiencing an issue where my computer freezes during demanding tasks like gaming and then produces a loud white noise. This happens repeatedly until I power it off and on again. In the Event Viewer, I only see a few errors, which seems unusual given that this problem hasn’t occurred with Windows 7 or Ubuntu before. I’ve replaced almost all components of my system recently, partly due to this issue and partly because my hardware is several generations old. The problem isn’t related to a specific game, as it occurs in most of my D3D applications.
Some possible issues include:
1. RAM doesn't match your motherboard, causing frustration.
2. Restart and reinstall GPU drivers might help.
3. Check for updates to your GPU drivers.
1. What is this about?
2. I attempted a fresh setup and it worked.
3. Refer to the second step.
Every motherboard has RAM that is, and isn't compatible with it. Can I have your motherboard model and your exact RAM model?
Asus Z170-A搭配Corsair Vengance LPX 16GB DDR4 3000MHz配置
高性能内存组合，适合多任务处理与游戏运行。
His RAM might not work well with MB when Windows 7 and Ubuntu function smoothly. First, add CoreTemp and MSI Afterburner—one for CPU temps, one for GPU—and observe the behavior during intense gaming or demanding tasks. Before updating to the 5th driver version and restarting everything, keep an eye on temperatures to avoid damage. Monitoring should come first, even if you think the issue isn’t linked.
I don't face timing issues. The CPU remains idle around 30-40% and can reach 50-75% based on the game type and playtime.
It seems like your power source might be the issue. Could you tell me what kind of power supply you're using? Also, did you replace the motherboard during your troubleshooting, or was it one of the other components? The high-frequency noise could stem from old capacitors that have lost their charge, impacting power delivery to parts.
RAM issues present in various forms. Be sure to consider them.
RAM issues seem exaggerated. It might be true, but we should concentrate on details – everything functions well in Windows 7 (and it's essentially the same as Windows 10) or Ubuntu (a completely different setup). Only Windows 10 appears to have problems, so what changed? Not the RAM, not the power supply, etc. "White noise" isn't the same as high-frequency interference – it's a different kind of problem altogether. I'm trying to understand the situation before offering guidance. First, let's note that I've had trouble with people swapping computer components based on fixes for software issues. It's simple to say "replace the power supply," but it can be costly. So let's start by looking at symptoms. The main issue is freezing during gameplay or when the processor is under heavy load. The sound of loud white noise is notable. This depends on where the audio was coming from – whether through the GPU via HDMI or a sound card via a jack, etc. Drivers could be the culprit here, so perhaps updating or replacing sound card drivers would help. Even older graphics drivers might suffice. I'm aware that Windows 10 can install all necessary drivers, but sometimes chipset drivers are required or become essential. Changing the power management settings from "Adaptive" or "Optimal power" to "Prefer maximum performance" in the NVidia control panel could be beneficial. This might help eliminate driver-related problems. It could also be useful to find duplicate drivers and remove unused ones with a utility. Lastly, USB drivers and BIOS settings related to them are worth checking. I'm curious – after switching systems, have you modified any internal components (like SSDs or HDDs)? That could be relevant, even if it seems unlikely. It's possible you accidentally touched the power cables or other connections during the change. This is just a low-probability concern, but these are some ideas that don't require spending anything. The only experience I have with different Windows versions is that freezing occurs constantly on a faulty Z170 motherboard (due to someone frequently unplugging the power cable).