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I built a machine about a year ago:
MOBO: MSI mobo
CPU: Conroe Core 2 Duo 2.66GhZ
RAM: 2GB gskill RAM
VIDEO: Nvidia 8600
HDD: Maxtor SATA (master) WD(slave).
SOUND: 5.1 Creative Labs
Every once in a while, the system freezes and I see the CPU useage go up as high as 70%. Whats going on with my machine??
Thanks
Use Task Manager to determine which process is using the CPU cycles. Identify it and verify its function.
Check for malware with a scan.
Check each running process to make sure you know what it is.
will try it.
Thanks
On the hardware side, the two usual suspects are heat and PSU. Good case airflow? HSF free of dust? PSU have good voltages?
I had a similar problem, never had a clue what caused it, after taking the mobo out, I found a bunch of blown capacitors.
How hard is it to replace capacitors.. It SOUNDS like that would be on the mobo and replacing them would be impossible.Quote:
Originally Posted by Learux
Also for Windows 7 64 bit, is it THAT much better?
It can be fixed but I didnt bother.
Quote:
Originally Posted by kujoe2002
U need a new cap and solder gun and know how to solder but first do what ua549 said. Most likely it's a program such as Windows update, Windows backup, Virus scan or even the virus it self.
there was a hard layer of dust in between the CPU and it's fan... so far so good.. it looks like that may have been it.