Computer Freezes but does't crash

[lilmanmgf]

I have Vista 64bit Ultimate installed on my desktop.

DK-P35T2RS
E7200 @ 3.8ghz
2x2gb XMS2C5
7200.1 250GB HD
8800GT

Keep in mind this is on a clean install. My computer will randomly freeze. At this point I am unable to do anything but restart it. I let it sit for 30min once, and even the time did not change. When this happens I cannot use the keyboard or mouse. The caps,num, and scroll lock buttons do not change the led lighting on the keyboard. Once I got a 0x0000000a blue screen, but every other time the computer will freeze indefinitely. Any ideas?

 

[mpilchfamily]

What PSU do you have?

You mention the time doesn't change after a period of time and you do get it running. You may want to check the CMOS battery to see if tis any good. It may need to be replaced.

 

[lilmanmgf]

I have a 650 watt neo power. The time doesn't change while it is frozen, so I know its not just the usb ports messing up. I can see the CMOS battery giving issues when booting, but how would it affect it when in windows?

 

[TemjinGold]

I notice you're pretty heavily OCed. Have you gotten that setting stable before?

 

[masteryoda34]

An overclock that is stable on 32bit might not be stable on 64bit because the OS actually uses all of the processor.

 

[TemjinGold]

Originally posted by: masteryoda34
An overclock that is stable on 32bit might not be stable on 64bit because the OS actually uses all of the processor.

Good point!

OP: So err... you might wanna try lowering your OC... 🙂

 

[corkyg]

BTW - a freeze is a crash. Often the result of a memory collision.

 

[lilmanmgf]

I ran prime for about six hours without a crash. I ended up reformatting and thus far it seems fine. When the computer froze I was watching a streaming movie, and cpu usage was only at about 25%, not a very heavy load. If its starts doing it again I'll just bump the voltage, the joy of being on water.