Freezing up- Computer problem...Any advice ?

Quote from bonchi07:

Ok, so I see what the misunderstanding is. I never said tradingcomputers. I said www.tradingcomputersnow.com. I am aware of tradingcomputers. I just wanted to make it clear. If after the clarification, you still think I overpaid, that is ok. I really appreciate your input but I do have to tell you I am happy.
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Ignore SPAM.
 
Quote from TIKITRADER:

Looking for some help on a computer problem.
I have had this setup for maybe past four years.

Intel Q 6600 quad

Asus p5ne sli

Wd 7200 sata hd

8 gb ram

2- 8600 and 1 - 8400 video cards

650 watt ps

Windows 7 64 bit Pro
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I didn't read the entire thread, but from what I've read so far everyone seems to believe this is a hardware-related problem. What makes you think that? Most freezes/crashes result from bad drivers (eg. poorly written software).

Has the computer frozen up following the clean-install of Windows? What other program(s) have you installed afterwards?
 
Quote from orionn:

per my previous post, have you replaced your power supply (PSU) ?

http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=3221867#post3221867
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Thanks for the advice. This is my next step. Power supplies are so cheap and
I have replaced it in the past so I can give it a try. I have eliminated quite a bit from what may be the cause and there is only ps and motherboard left.
I am not familiar with cpu's failing so I have not even placed effort into that.
 
Quote from Scataphagos:

That part of the problem with BIY. We PRESUME all the parts we order will snap together like Lego and run without a hitch... not always the case. But if you buy from one of the workstation makers, they've tested up the wazoo to avoid problems. After all they expect to sell 100,000 of basically the same unit, and they don't want to be servicing them for faults. Then if you can get such a machine at a discount, it's win-win for the buyer.
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This is a valid point. I have always felt buying quality individual parts was the way to go. I still feel it is a good approach but I can understand what you are saying here.
 
Hey schizo thanks for the questions.

Yes the computer froze repeatedly after the clean install. The hard drive is newer also.
I keep the computer clean of too many programs. I just keep the brokers installed and Multicharts and NinjaTrader.
I am primary user of MC.
I have a screenimage tool from Fastone installed and Microsoft security essentials also a copy of EmsisoftAntimalware.
My defrag and Asus software. That is about it. The computer is just for trading.
 
Quote from TIKITRADER:

Something just popped up a little while ago differently than has been the issue.
Picked up a blue screen that said something about a memory issue, although it did say there is enough memory. I made sure to click the new memory in place when I installed them to avoid this very thing.

Message appeared so quickly I really didn't get to read it entirely before it disappeared. Nothing froze at all and computer restarted on its own. This is the first time this has happened, but I was able to completely use the mouse and keyboard so that is good news compared to what has been happening with the complete freezing issue.
Looked at the event viewer but did not see the blue screen message listed.
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if you want to view that bsod uncheck reboot on failure.
 

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Try searching on google images for:

faulty capacitors motherboard

The pictures show examples of a very common problem that can affect any electronic equipment containing electrolytic capacitors. Its often seen in power supply circuits on PC mainboards, in PC power supplies, in monitors, TVs etc. The capacitors are etched on the top to allow them to split open should they become pressurised. Some of the electrolyte can appear on the top and dry as a brown crust, or possibly around the base there may be signs of dampness. Even if the capacitors don't split they can dry out internally and develop electrical leakage. One solution, other than replacing the mainboard, is to replace any capacitors that are showing signs of splitting or bulging.

This may or may not be the cause of the problems you are having but it is another possibility.
 
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