So I suppose I should start out by stating what my computer is, this computer is a custom built pc meant for gaming. It has the following in it:
CPU:
Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz
GPU:
Nvidia GTX 970(can give more info if needed)
Memory:
This computer came with 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3 1600
But recently changed to 16 GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3
Storage:
1TB SATA III 7200RPM HDD + 64GB SSD
PSU:
850 watt power supply
OS:
windows 8.1
Okay, so now I can get into what has been going on. Around a month ago I got a 144 hz monitor to replace my main monitor(I run dual monitors, 1 of which is a 144hz the other is a 60hz). Right around this same time I also switched the memory from 8gb to 16gb in the computer, ever since then I have been getting weird problems. Normally once a day now at a random time my pc will freeze, and by freeze I mean my 2nd monitor will go black and nothing responds on my main monitor, to fix this I have to hold the button on the case to turn it off. Ive been watching the heat of the components in the computer, gpu normally around 65C when watching stream/gaming at the same time and cpu normally around 35-45C depending on game, so I wouldnt think this is causing the issue. Ive looked at task manager to see usages, nothing ever is above 25% except sometimes memory gets into the 50%'s when gaming and watching a stream at the same time. I have heard maybe its a memory problem so I ran memtest for the full 10 hours and it came up with nothing, everything checked out fine, also have checked my drivers and everything is up to date. Ran a virus scan, no problems, also checked my c drive and e drive, both checked out fine. So I really have no idea what is causing this issue and its starting to annoy me :s so ive come here asking for help, if you have any idea as to what may be causing this please please please let me know
CPU:
Intel Core i7-4820K 3.7GHz
GPU:
Nvidia GTX 970(can give more info if needed)
Memory:
This computer came with 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) DDR3 1600
But recently changed to 16 GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3
Storage:
1TB SATA III 7200RPM HDD + 64GB SSD
PSU:
850 watt power supply
OS:
windows 8.1
Okay, so now I can get into what has been going on. Around a month ago I got a 144 hz monitor to replace my main monitor(I run dual monitors, 1 of which is a 144hz the other is a 60hz). Right around this same time I also switched the memory from 8gb to 16gb in the computer, ever since then I have been getting weird problems. Normally once a day now at a random time my pc will freeze, and by freeze I mean my 2nd monitor will go black and nothing responds on my main monitor, to fix this I have to hold the button on the case to turn it off. Ive been watching the heat of the components in the computer, gpu normally around 65C when watching stream/gaming at the same time and cpu normally around 35-45C depending on game, so I wouldnt think this is causing the issue. Ive looked at task manager to see usages, nothing ever is above 25% except sometimes memory gets into the 50%'s when gaming and watching a stream at the same time. I have heard maybe its a memory problem so I ran memtest for the full 10 hours and it came up with nothing, everything checked out fine, also have checked my drivers and everything is up to date. Ran a virus scan, no problems, also checked my c drive and e drive, both checked out fine. So I really have no idea what is causing this issue and its starting to annoy me :s so ive come here asking for help, if you have any idea as to what may be causing this please please please let me know
