PC keeps freezing

GodAtum · 9 Apr 2012 at 16:20

My PC keeps freezing every hour or so for about 10-15 mins. This occurs in both Windows 7 and Ubuntu. i am uable to click on anything but the mouse does move around. Sometimes the clock pauses then skips. When watching a video or iplayer the sound continues but the video freezes. My system spec:

Asus P6T
Intel i7
9Gb RAM
150 GB WD raptor
1TB Samsung F1
ATI X1650

When running Ubuntu off USB there is no issue. Running Windows in safe mode the issue still occurs. SMART tests of my hdds pass. My CPU temp is around 87C when idling according to SpeedFan.

I've been trying to solve the issue on various forums for about a year now with no solution. Some people think it's the hhd, some think its the GPU, some think its the CPU. Obviously i cannot replace all of them as I might as well buy a new PC.

See for my past calls for help:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/desktops/1564468-pc-keeps-pausing.html

http://www.avforums.com/forums/desktops/1608502-pc-keeps-freezing.html

http://www.avforums.com/forums/hard-disk-drives-solid-state-drives/1615600-wd-raptor-mystery.html#post16741772

CaptainRAVE · 9 Apr 2012 at 16:28

What PSU do you have?

GodAtum · 9 Apr 2012 at 16:31

A Be Quiet PSU 750W.

Thejay · 9 Apr 2012 at 16:48

GodAtum said:
When running Ubuntu off USB there is no issue. Running Windows in safe mode the issue still occurs. SMART tests of my hdds pass. My CPU temp is around 87C when idling according to SpeedFan.

I'd be looking into if that temp is real or not :eek:

GodAtum · 9 Apr 2012 at 16:50

Would a BIOS temp give a more accurate reading?

beejjacobs · 9 Apr 2012 at 17:03

Try core temp/realtemp/HWmonitor

a BIOS reading might be a good idea too.

Sounds like the CPU cooler is not on correctly if it really is that hot.

StephenLawUK · 9 Apr 2012 at 18:41

beejjacobs said:
Try core temp/realtemp/HWmonitor

a BIOS reading might be a good idea too.

Sounds like the CPU cooler is not on correctly if it really is that hot.

One of my friends was getting similar problems a few years back turned out one of the push pins on his CPU cooler had come out and all his thermal paste was drying up causing CPU overheating lol. 87 for idling does sound quite high.