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hello all - spec in sig,

lately I have had an issue with my new system, on occasions as far as I have noticed when I am on facebook/twitch tv my cursor becomes rly laggy and then my screen totally freezes. Only way to get out of it is holding down the power button on my computer, it was OC'd to 4.2ghz but I just removed the OC now to eliminate it.

Anyone have any idea what this might be?
 
Try a BIOS update first

Then, putting one stick of RAM in at a time, run memtest86 - run a few cycles and see if any errors come up


Is this the spec in your signature? :) If not, please post your full spec
 
Yep spec in sig, so you saying remove a stick of ram and see if I have an issue then? or should I wait and see if it happens since i removed the OC? then try the steps you mentioned?
 
@ RJC I dont know yet, I will have to wait and see if it happens again, noticed it first when I had CS:GO minimized and was watching a twitch stream.
 
You need to copy the file to an empty USB stick, and boot from the USB stick. It'll take a few hours for it to run for the few passes :)

"MemTest86 is a stand-alone program that does not require or use any operating system for execution. The version of Windows, Linux, or Mac being used is irrelevant for execution. However, you must use either Windows, Linux or Mac to create a bootable CD, Floppy or USB drive. The Windows and Linux/Mac packages are identical except for the compression and installation methods."



EDIT: Try RJCs option :)

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I cant sorry,i have ne experience with haswell:(

im sure someone can help you though,

its for the integrated memory controller inside the cpu,more memory usually needs a few more clicks

here's what I could find

Cache Voltage: (Ring Bus Voltage), sets the voltage for the ring bus. Auto will scale the voltage for you as ring bus frequency is increased. If manual settings are preferred, start by keeping this voltage close to CPU core voltage and tune gradually according to stability.

As stated earlier, the performance hit from running lower ring bus frequency than CPU core frequency is not large and will allow running lower cache voltages. DRAM operating frequency and timings can also affect the level of cache voltage required. For 24/7 overclocking, keeping this voltage below 1.30V is probably a good idea.


VCCSA: System agent voltage. Helps with DRAM overclocking. 1.15~1.30 is more than enough for maximizing DRAM clocks. You can use 1.30v when pushing high DRAM frequencies to take the IMC out of the equation.

I would try one/two clciks more system agent voltage over stock or what auto is using in the bios,maybe 1.10-1.15v
 
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Im such a noob, cant see how I can change the voltage of the ram but in the bios it says "dram voltage 1.65" I am unable to edit this...

Any help with this greatly appreciated, ps when I set up the system I changed the ram speed from 1600mhz to 2400
 
When I OC'd the ram to 2400 (from the standard 1333 it was set to when I installed it) I didnt change the timings etc... I read that I needed to change the OC profile to XMP which I didint do, could this be the cause?
 
That may well be the problem, go to your memory settings and look for the profile - simple dropdown menu - it'll increase the voltages and memory speeds itself, the memory not getting enough voltage may be causing the problems

BIOS -> Memory -> Profiles -> Profile1 or similar name -> Should set speeds and voltages itself
 
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