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I'll post a standard procedure for testing again, but this time ensure that you post screenshots/logs
WarningIf you're overclocking your system, revert back to stock clocks now.
NoteTest the system once the overclock is removed before continuing with the steps outlined below.
Part One: CPU Stress Test
Part Two: MemTest86+ RAM Diagnostic
Part Three: Hard Drive Diagnostics
Part Four: GPU Stress Test
Run Prime95 and/or IntelBurnTest to stress test your CPU. Prime95 - Stress Test Your CPU - Windows 10 Forums & CPU - Stress Test Using IntelBurnTest - Windows 7 Help Forums
WarningYour CPU temperatures will rise quickly while under this stress test. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs.
Make a photo of the result and post it.
Run MemTest86+ to analyse your RAM. MemTest86+ - Test RAM - Windows 10 Forums
Note
MemTest86+ needs to be run for at least 8 complete passes for conclusive results. Set it running before you go to bed and leave it overnight. We're looking for zero errors here. Even a single error will indicate RAM failure.
Make a photo of the result and post it please.
Addition:
If errors show up you can stop the test, remove all sticks but 1 and test this single stick in each slot for 8 passes or until errors show, switch sticks and repeat.
If errors show up and you see them a lot later, no problem, the errors don't affect the test.
Run SeaTools to check the integrity of your HDD. SeaTools for DOS and Windows - How to Use - Windows 7 Help Forums
Run following tests
- Short Drive Self Test
- Short generic
- Long generic
If the short generic fails, no need for the long generic.
NoteDo not run SeaTools on an SSD as the results will be invalid.
Post screenshots/photos of the test results
Run chkdsk
Disk Check - Windows 7 Help Forums
Upload the chkdsk log Chkdsk Log in Event Viewer - Read in Windows 10 - Windows 10 Forums
Run HDTune to
- scan for errors, no quick scan but full scan
- check the health,
- benchmark.
It may take some time, but please take the time you need to perform it properly.
When above is done please make screenshots of the following
- the error scan,
- the health,
- the benchmark incl. following
- transfer rate,
- access time,
- burst rate,
- cpu usage.
Run Furmark to stress test your GPU. FurMark - GPU Stress Test - Windows 10 Forums
NoteRun Furmark for around 30 minutes.
WarningYour GPU temperatures will rise quickly while Furmark is running. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs.
Make a photo of the result and post it.