Can't take this SHIT ANYMORE!

[risk it nerd]

I recently built a new gaming PC, i7 3770k, 7950...
Well, when I play Far Cry 3, the screen freezes automatically, I have the 13.1 Drivers, and OC'd my 7950 to 1100, CPU to 4.2... tried underclocking, nothing happens...

 

[szskateman22]

I recently built a new gaming PC, i7 3770k, 7950...
Well, when I play Far Cry 3, the screen freezes automatically, I have the 13.1 Drivers, and OC'd my 7950 to 1100, CPU to 4.2... tried underclocking, nothing happens...

Ummm... Do you have the recommended power to supply your rig... Make sure your PSU is providing the power it claims to provide?
Also, make sure your heatsink is mounted and cooling your CPU properly. There are programs to monitor heat/etc.
Have you upgraded all firmware to the most recent versions for everything?

Have you tried turning down your in-game settings? Maybe switch from DX11 to DX9... and turn down Environment Quality.

 

[risk it nerd]

Ummm... Do you have the recommended power to supply your rig... Make sure your PSU is providing the power it claims to provide?
Also, make sure your heatsink is mounted and cooling your CPU properly. There are programs to monitor heat/etc.
Have you upgraded all firmware to the most recent versions for everything?

PSU is SeaSonic, so no worries, I guess.
CPU temps are nice, cooler is running.
Mobo drivers are the ones on the CD that mobo came in.
EDIT:it's 650W.

 

[szskateman22]

PSU is SeaSonic, so no worries, I guess.
CPU temps are nice, cooler is running.
Mobo drivers are the ones on the CD that mobo came in.
EDIT:it's 650W.

Make sure the PSU is actually delivering that 650W. It could be a bad unit. http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/f/powersupplytest.htm

Check online to see if you have the latest drivers (although I would guess any new ones run with Windows Update [if you've run that recently]).

Make sure your CPU temps are "nice" under loads... ie: do stability testing (if you haven't already done so). Make sure your GPU is also keeping cool under loads. If the GPU is getting too hot it could lock up (freeze your screen) as well.

Finally, make sure you have the proper air flow. Looking at your case there is only one fan pushing air in and none drawing out (unless you have added some). Combing this, with a bottom mounted PSU (PSUs can get hot!) and your GPU facing downwards (heat rises and the GPU you run is very open to air) could also cause an issue.

Just suggestions. Not sure which one it is exactly. Next time it crashes try getting the dxdiag for it. :idea:

 

[mage3158]

That sounds like a PSU problem, your card is probably not getting the power it needs.

 

[risk it nerd]

That sounds like a PSU problem, your card is probably not getting the power it needs.

Huh? That seems bad, it's a 650W SeaSonic PSU (80+ bronze)..

 

[mage3158]

Huh? That seems bad, it's a 650W SeaSonic PSU (80+ bronze)..

What are the exact specs of your computer? Hardrives, RAM, etc...

 

[Noodles :)]

650w will power cfx 7950s so its not that. unless its defective ofc.
does it happen in other games?
set everything back to stock, see if it happens. downgrade drivers and see again. not sure if 13.1 is the latest, but afaik the latest drivers has fucked fc3 up? unless they fixed it. :s
check temps aswell on gpu.

 

[Edward_RiD]

Just because a PSU is rated 80+ bronze at 650 watts means it wont ever fall below the 80% threshhold or be on its way out, it happens with all pc components. That 80% is only at normal operating conditions, which if its dying it is not at. What it sounds like is happening is the PSU is not delivering enough wattage/amps to the video card.

 

[risk it nerd]

Just because a PSU is rated 80+ bronze at 650 watts means it wont ever fall below the 80% threshhold or be on its way out, it happens with all pc components. That 80% is only at normal operating conditions, which if its dying it is not at. What it sounds like is happening is the PSU is not delivering enough wattage/amps to the video card.

Ughh, ok, I'm underclocking and checking if it still happens
EDIT: I'm at 94c @ Factory OC (950/1250) I guess the GPU is defective or something.

 

[mage3158]

EDIT: I'm at 94c

That is absolutely absurd. I'd RMA your card, or check your cooling at least.

 

[risk it nerd]

That is absolutely absurd. I'd RMA your card, or check your cooling at least.

Thanks, I probably will call the store tomorrow, they don't work today!

 

[Noodles :)]

are the fans on your cards working? haha.

 

[risk it nerd]

are the fans on your cards working? haha.

Yeah, I figured it's probably an air-flow problem, when I opened the case and play with it open, I reached 75c @ 1100/1250.
My case is Sharkoon Vaya Value, I was a total noob about cases, I thought a case with a window is a beast. I bought it, and now I realize I should've gone with something better.
OK, the case has a fan in the front, but it doesn't work, there is no cable going there, I don't know how to open the case from the front (if it was possible) and I don't know what cable to connect and should it go from PSU and spread to fan+mobo? or just PSU to fan?.. What cable should I connebt it with?
Thanks in advance!

 

[szskateman22]

Yeah, I figured it's probably an air-flow problem, when I opened the case and play with it open, I reached 75c @ 1100/1250.
My case is Sharkoon Vaya Value, I was a total noob about cases, I thought a case with a window is a beast. I bought it, and now I realize I should've gone with something better.
OK, the case has a fan in the front, but it doesn't work, there is no cable going there, I don't know how to open the case from the front (if it was possible) and I don't know what cable to connect and should it go from PSU and spread to fan+mobo? or just PSU to fan?.. What cable should I connebt it with?
Thanks in advance!

Well no airflow will certainly cause failures for your GPU! Especially with the PSU provided bonus heat to it!

A case with a window can be beast... I run an Antec 900 and added a 5th fan to it [white LED] (to pull heat away from my GPUs). The fan in front should work.

If it isn't working, you need to find the plug (should be inside the case?) and make sure it is plugged in properly. These come with either A: 3 or 4-pin Motherboard connection (this pin system should look similar to the connection of your heatsink cooler) or B: a 4-pin Molex connection (google them if you're not sure what they look like).

You MAY also want to buy an extra fan for the back of your case to further increase airflow.

 

[Noodles :)]

That's yo problem haha. Just run the side panel off for now. TBH I'd just buy a whole new case.

 

[risk it nerd]

That's yo problem haha. Just run the side panel off for now. TBH I'd just buy a whole new case.

People told me to not take it off for long periods so dust won't kill my stuff..
Guhh, is the Antec Nine Hundred Two V3 worth $150? Cuz I'm probably saving up for it!

 

[ll champion]

People told me to not take it off for long periods so dust won't kill my stuff..
Guhh, is the Antec Nine Hundred Two V3 worth $150? Cuz I'm probably saving up for it!

I would just go and buy some case fans. You will definitely need a working intake and exhaust, and any additional fans will help as well. Can't believe you would not have any working fans with such high-end components. Also make sure you have them facing the correct direction ~~

 

[Noodles :)]

It'll be fine for the time being man, dust is fine unless it clogs up your heatsinks, which wont rly happen from just leaving your sidepanel off for a couple of hours while you use your pc just make sure no animals decide they wanna poke around in it.

Antec 900 is a decent case, pretty shit cable mangement, rather loud(if its anything like the antec 1200 i had), build qualitys decent tho. I'd recommend something more like a Fractal R4, Corsair 400/500R, CM690 II. Just look up reviews of said case on places like OC3D(or timetolivecustoms on YT, does awesome indepth case reviews), linustechtips is decent for a short quick review on cases.

 

[risk it nerd]

I would just go and buy some case fans. You will definitely need a working intake and exhaust, and any additional fans will help as well. Can't believe you would not have any working fans with such high-end components. Also make sure you have them facing the correct direction ~~

.... Yeah, I spent my moneyz on the GPU and CPU, then the case was last, and I was almost hitting the 2k mark, so I decided to go really low end and pay 50 bucks for a case, it has a windows, so no room for other fans, I have a H60 so, 1 fan slot is taken, and the other one is in the front.
I just don't know how to get the case open so I can connect it to the PSU.

It'll be fine for the time being man, dust is fine unless it clogs up your heatsinks, which wont rly happen from just leaving your sidepanel off for a couple of hours while you use your pc just make sure no animals decide they wanna poke around in it.

Antec 900 is a decent case, pretty shit cable mangement, rather loud(if its anything like the antec 1200 i had), build qualitys decent tho. I'd recommend something more like a Fractal R4, Corsair 400/500R, CM690 II. Just look up reviews of said case on places like OC3D(or timetolivecustoms on YT, does awesome indepth case reviews), linustechtips is decent for a short quick review on cases.

Uhhh, the guys at the store recommended an Antec, and I didn't go for it, now I regret my choice. Do you know about the Antec GX700? it seems cheap and nice.
I can probably get a Storm Trooper/Stryker, is't good? how's the cable management (I have a non-modular PSU) is there room for alot of fans like the nine hundred two V3?