The display freezes and fails to load.
The display freezes and fails to load.
Hello everyone,
Recently, my computer has been malfunctioning and I’m experiencing sporadic crashes (characterized by a blank screen with no response or a blank screen accompanied by buzzing) . I haven't made any hardware modifications to the system; these issues began unexpectedly.
Here are the specifications:
1. Intel Core i5-4690K, 3.5GHz, 6MB, BOX
2. Sapphire R9 390 NITRO, 8GB GDDR5, 512 Bit, HDMI, DVI, 3xDP, Box
3. Cooler Master HYPER 212 EVO
4. MSI Z97 GAMING 5, Intel Z97, 4xDDR3, 1xM2, VGA, GbLAN, ATX (Z97 GAMING 5)
5. Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB
6. Intel 535 240GB SATA3
7. Zalman ATX 700W
8. WD Blue 1TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache
The crashes initially occurred only during gaming, with minimal system load. Subsequently, the computer crashed even when left unattended overnight while watching a movie. I started with Windows 7 and upgraded to Windows 10 (64-bit Pro). I have not performed any overclocking.
Troubleshooting steps taken include:
* BIOS update
* Switched the boot drive from an SSD to a HDD
* Reconnected all internal cables
* Cleaned dust from the computer case
* Reapplied thermal paste to the CPU (reducing maximum temperature from approximately 70°C to 60°C under heavy load)
* Tested various graphics driver versions
* Moved the graphics card to a different PCI slot
* Changed memory module slots
* Used only one memory module at a time
* Installed Afterburner and adjusted GPU fan speed
* Performed multiple memory tests
* Ran Prime95 for an extended period
* Reviewed Windows event logs (finding no relevant information)
* Reinstalled the operating system multiple times
* Uninstalled MSI AB and manually configured Wattman settings, using maximum clock speeds and voltage levels with a +50% power limit.
The system is approximately three years old.
A significant improvement was observed after replacing the CPU thermal paste and switching the GPU fan from auto to manual (setting a fan speed of 50-70% within the 50°C range). The system operated stably for over two weeks without crashes, with CPU and GPU temperatures consistently remaining below 60°C even during demanding gaming sessions.
However, the issue reappeared intermittently, lasting for periods before returning again. Notably, I experienced crashes while playing Satisfactory (alpha) on ultra settings yesterday, followed by a crash when starting the game today. Crashes also occurred while playing Warframe with a large patch download and Subnautica Below Zero crashed immediately. I was able to play Anno 2205 for four days without incident. After a two-week period of stable performance with Warframe on ultra settings, crashes began occurring daily, even during patching or graphics adjustments.
Currently, I’ve switched the power outlet where the PC is plugged in, seeking to determine if this could be a factor.
I welcome any insights you may have.
Is your PC still on and the Monitor is just acting like its not plugged up the PC? i get this randomly, playing any variety of game, at the worst times. i know its not a heat issue because it happened playing league of legends, and my temps were way below any kinda of risk area. It happens when i play warframe, but only in the plains of eidolon areas. but sometimes i wont happen for weeks. ive tried soooo many things to fix it. i dont have any of the same hardware you have either... sorry this probably wasnt helpful.