System not performing well

FX-GMC · Mar 25, 2014

Still, unplug everything from the motherboard that you don't need for your computer to function and then test.

Step 0 in troubleshooting. Remove everything that could cause a problem so you can rule it out.

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

I unplugged everything except for the mouse and keyboard, no luck.

FX-GMC · Mar 25, 2014

Still no idea if everything includes USB3.0 header, front panel audio, non OS drives.

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

I'm about to burn this bitch.

FX-GMC · Mar 25, 2014

SethKnows said:
I'm about to burn this bitch.

Sell the parts and then buy THIS or THIS

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

Hey hey hey now. I don't want to downgrade.

My PC still plays games at higher resolutions.

FX-GMC · Mar 25, 2014

SethKnows said:
My PC still plays games at higher resolutions.

Well it would be better than burning it.

I think you need to google "cpu spikes to 100" and do some reading. There are plenty of people who have had this kind of issue and many different reasons for it. Oddly enough most of the ones I read have an intel cpu. Just a mental note I made. Doesn't change the fact that my next build will more than likely be Intel.

Vario · Mar 25, 2014

I really think it could be a defective motherboard, for example, my first Z77E-ITX motherboard would crash any time I hit load.

FX-GMC · Mar 25, 2014

Vario said:
I really think it could be a defective motherboard, for example, my first Z77E-ITX motherboard would crash any time I hit load.

You would think so, but the issue occurred on two different motherboards if I followed along correctly.

Vario · Mar 25, 2014

FX-GMC said:
You would think so, but the issue occurred on two different motherboards if I followed along correctly.

Shit I was scanning through but missed that he replaced it. Have you tried running it outside the case on the cardboard mobo box?

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

It hasn't crashed, and I've used two mobo's, one brand new. I probably should have went with Asus this time.

No, I don't think I would try that.

Vario · Mar 25, 2014

SethKnows said:
It hasn't crashed, and I've used two mobo's, one brand new. I probably should have went with Asus this time.

It is possible to get two bad motherboards in a row, maybe try a different brand? Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI or you could try the cheapest Gigabyte you can find just to rule it out, sell it after if that ends up being it.

Only reason I suggested outside the case would be it removes possibility of bad grounding.

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

The problem just started occurring randomly one day, I didn't change anything about it, that I know of. Bad grounding as far as the power coming from the outlet? Or I guess you mean stand offs?

FX-GMC · Mar 25, 2014

Vario said:
It is possible to get two bad motherboards in a row, maybe try a different brand? Asus, Gigabyte, or MSI or you could try the cheapest Gigabyte you can find just to rule it out, sell it after if that ends up being it.

Only reason I suggested outside the case would be it removes possibility of bad grounding.

I agree. I've had my issues with AsRock. Don't think I will go with ASUS again either. Front usb3 header causes problems on the mobo.

SethKnows said:
The problem just started occurring randomly one day, I didn't change anything about it, that I know of. Bad grounding as far as the power coming from the outlet?

That or the psu isn't properly grounded to the case, the motherboard isn't properly grounded to the case, etc.

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

But that problem wouldn't just happen over time, would it? Usually if a ground isn't sufficient it would start showing that right away?

Vario · Mar 25, 2014

Yes it should be immediate, but who knows?!

I will say the first AsRock board I had for the itx computer sucked. You could have gotten two bad ones in a row. You can buy $40-60 Gigabyte 1155 H61 (or B75) boards, maybe try one of those.

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

Well, the previous board worked fine for awhile. I plug my computer into a surge protector and the not grounded light is red, but it's always been that way.

FX-GMC · Mar 25, 2014

SethKnows said:
Well, the previous board worked fine for awhile. I plug my computer into a surge protector and the not grounded light is red, but it's always been that way.

A grounded plug would be preferable.

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

I am not sure guys, it seems logical that it's not software since I haven't downloaded anything. To buy a whole new motherboard and reinstall everything would really piss me off, especially if It wasn't the mobo.

I wouldn't be able to reach a wall outlet with my current setup. Could I somehow ground the surge protector?

FX-GMC · Mar 25, 2014

SethKnows said:
I wouldn't be able to reach a wall outlet with my current setup. Could I somehow ground the surge protector?

The surge protector should ground iteself. I suspect the wall outlets aren't grounded. Try plugging the surge protector into a couple different outlets and see if they show as grounded.

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

Well, I have hooked it up at a school to have them test it, so I am almost positive those outlets are grounded. Maybe not.

Vario · Mar 25, 2014

SethKnows said:
Well, I have hooked it up at a school to have them test it, so I am almost positive those outlets are grounded. Maybe not.

3 prong household sockets should be grounded if they are up to code. The middle prong is the ground.

Tatty_Two · Mar 25, 2014

I have just merged about 22 posts from the Op because of triple and quadruple posting, best you learn how to use the "Edit" and/or "multiquote" buttons fast or this thread is dead. Thank you.

Apart from that...... nice to see members trying so hard to help him out.... stick with it!

SethKnows · Mar 25, 2014

Tatty_One said:
I have just merged about 22 posts from the Op because of triple and quadruple posting, best you learn how to use the "Edit" and/or "multiquote" buttons fast or this thread is dead. Thank you.

Apart from that...... nice to see members trying so hard to help him out.... stick with it!

Alright, thanks. For everybody else I'm buying a new mobo tomorrow, going with an Asus. If this doesn't fix it I'll officially be done with it, until I get some actual physical help. Thanks for all your suggestions.

Vario · Mar 26, 2014

SethKnows said:
Alright, thanks. For everybody else I'm buying a new mobo tomorrow, going with an Asus. If this doesn't fix it I'll officially be done with it, until I get some actual physical help. Thanks for all your suggestions.

I hope it works, if you have a microcenter nearby you can always return it and not pay anything out of pocket I believe.

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Processor	AMD FX-8320 @ 4.5GHz 1.416v \| i7 3610qm
Motherboard	Asus M5A99FX Pro R2.0
Cooling	Phanteks PH-TC14PE
Memory	2x4GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600 \| 8gb DDR3 @ 1600
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Storage	Crucial M500 480GB, WD Caviar Blue 500GB, WD Scorpio Blue 750GB \| Samsung 250GB 840
Display(s)	Qnix QX2710 1440p \| 42" Vizio 3D LCD TV 1080p
Case	CoolerMaster HAF XB Evo
Power Supply	Seasonic G-650
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Processor	I7-4770K
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Memory	Corsair Dominator Platinum 16GB 1866mhz
Video Card(s)	EVGA GTX 780 Ti Classified
Storage	Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD, Seagate Hybrid HDD 2TB
Case	Corsair 900D
Audio Device(s)	onboard
Power Supply	Corsair AX860 Platinum
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Processor	AMD FX-8320 @ 4.5GHz 1.416v \| i7 3610qm
Motherboard	Asus M5A99FX Pro R2.0
Cooling	Phanteks PH-TC14PE
Memory	2x4GB Corsair Vengeance @ 1600 \| 8gb DDR3 @ 1600
Video Card(s)	EVGA GTX780 Classified @ 1228MHz 1.615v \| GT640m LE
Storage	Crucial M500 480GB, WD Caviar Blue 500GB, WD Scorpio Blue 750GB \| Samsung 250GB 840
Display(s)	Qnix QX2710 1440p \| 42" Vizio 3D LCD TV 1080p
Case	CoolerMaster HAF XB Evo
Power Supply	Seasonic G-650
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