Hello folks first time posting. I've been running into some problems with my computer and I'm hoping you guys might be point me in the right direction. As the title states my computer keeps crashing. The vast majority of the time about five minutes into a game. Which game I'm on it doesn't matter, the screen will lock up and then it goes down. Sometimes it will make an awful noise. I've even gotten blue screened while browsing the internet. I've got up to date bios and drivers.
Case: Cooler master RC-690
Mobo: Asus p8 z68-v pro
video card: PNY Geforce GTX 560 Ti
Cpu: Intel i5-2500k sandy bridge 3.3ghz
Memory: G. Skill Ripjaws 2*4 GB DDR3
Power Supply: Silverstone st1000-p 1000w
Hard drive: WESTERN Digital Caviar Black 1TB
Cpu FAN: Noctua NH-D14
OS: WINDOWS 7 ultimate 64Part of me thinks it is the cpu since it used to freeze on me while on the desk top before I installed the Noctua fanWow Seacow; sounds like we have the same system and problem, almost!
You could try running SpeedFan to check the temps on the processor. It is free. Just google speedfan, and download from CNet or somewhere else.
I wish I could help more. Someone will come along soon, I'm sure.
Best regards,
Mike
is this a new PC or have you had it a while and is it custom built. i had a problem where my comp would crash EVERY 30 min or so to the point where i couldnt do anything. turned out the problem was the BIOS was out of date because when i built it i forgot to update the BIOS.
Also what speed is the RAM mine was set for 1333MHZ and it was also causing issues so i had to go down one setting.check your Device Manager for any obvious hardware device problems. If there is a device marked by a yellow warning symbol, otherwise check if your video card is enabled.This sounds like overheating.
Are your fans all working and directing airflow properly?
Did you apply thermal paste to the processor?Quote from: pridkiki on December 12, 2011, 01:05:18 AM

thank you for goods.