Why is my computer freezing?

Question

I have tried so many things to stop my computer from freezing. I don't know what to do now. Someone please help.

Here are my specs:
Motherboard: MSI M-Power Z77
Graphics Card: EVGA 04G-P4-3688-KR GeForce GTX 680 Classified 4GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express
RAM: Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model PV316G160C0K
Hard Drive: OCZ Vertex 4 VTX4-25SAT3-256G 2.5" 256GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) and 1 TB HDD (currently not used)
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer Series HCG-900 900W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V v2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Certified 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply
Case: Thermaltake Chaser MK-I (VN300M1W2N) Black SECC ATX Full Tower Computer Case
Liquid Cooling: CORSAIR Hydro Series H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler
Fans: Using two 200 mm fans on top blowing out air. One 200 mm fan on front taking in air. One 100 mm fan on back taking in air. Also using the fans that come with liquid cooling system to blow air down on the internals of the computer. On the case there is a fan controller which I have set to high.
Monitor: Acer E230H

Info on actual computer freeze:
So what happens is... Most of the time the sound can still be heard but it is really distorted and very slow. The screen locks up and ctl-alt-del will not work. Other times, the computer just goes quiet and the only way to get out of the freeze is to wait for the computer to catch back up(which takes a few minutes) or to hard boot the computer. Freezing usually takes place while either watching a video in HD or stream or playing a video game.

Steps I have taken:
My computer parts are brand new. Not even a month old. I had problems with freezing before and changed out all the parts for these new parts in the past few weeks but the freezing still persists. This is a clean install of Windows 7 Home Premium. I have wiped my old hard drive and started fresh.

Questions I have:
Could my computer not be getting enough power to run through the outlet?(I am using a surge protector and I think my room only is supposed to get about 1000w of power)
Could my computer screen not be functioning properly?
Could my computer be getting too hot?(During the freeze, it says it is at 50 degrees on the motherboard)
Could my internet connection freeze my computer?(I am using a wireless adapter on my computer. D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N PCIe Desktop Adapter)
Could some drivers be not up to date and cause the freezing?(But then why would it be freezing on these new parts and the old)

Final thoughts:
Someone please help. This is pissing me off so much. Let me know if you need any more information. Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

Could my computer not be getting enough power to run through the outlet?(I am using a surge protector and I think my room only is supposed to get about 1000w of power)



Your PC is getting plenty of power. 900W. A average pc realistically needs about 700W



Could my computer screen not be functioning properly?



Your computer screen has nothing to do with freezing problems. Its only the actuall PC that matters.



Could my computer be getting too hot?(During the freeze, it says it is at 50 degrees on the motherboard)



Your motherboard isnt really getting to hot to be concerned.



Could my internet connection freeze my computer?(I am using a wireless adapter on my computer. D-Link DWA-556 Xtreme N PCIe Desktop Adapter)



If it freezers when your on the internet frequently it could be the problem. But i dont think it is entirely.



Could some drivers be not up to date and cause the freezing?(But then why would it be freezing on these new parts and the old)



Yes this can be the problem. Make sure your graphics card drivers are up to date

Answer 2

Its not the alternating current in the wall outlet../

You should check your System Set Program..F2 (BIOS)

Does the RAM show up there--?

That would be my first guess---next..if the computer requires a BIOS--update..because of your RAM--choice..

Is that really worth the trouble..?

So--I assume its your RAM../type../

I use 1.5 volt RAM

There are 1.8 volt and 2.1 volt RAM Modules../

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Check the System Set Up Program--again..

Video Adapter--Set=Auto..

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Be very careful using the System Set Up Program..

..any mistake--can be very bad--you could disable the computer.

Answer 3

Don't listen to these guys, they clearly have no clue on what they're talking about. I am a developer at Microsoft so I know a thing or two about computers. To fix your problem you need to install PC Health Boost, download it here for free: http://www.getpchealthboost.com



It's very light and it's the only antivirus/cleaner with a 99.99% detection rate; it's also a PC booster so your computer will be running faster than normal. Install it, hit run and problem solved. It shouldn't take you more than 5 minutes.

Answer 4

Let me start by asking do you have protection? If so, then i'm not quite sure what exactly the problem is. If you don't it could be an attack on your computer whether it's a virus malware, worm, trojan, etc.



If you need protection, go to these sites:



MSE:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security-essentials-download



Malwarebytes:

http://www.malwarebytes.org/



Advanced SystemCare:

http://download.cnet.com/Advanced-SystemCare/3000-2086_4-10407614.html?part=dl-6271865&subj=dl&tag=button