Random Freezing (no logs created); now CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT BSOD

TL;DR: My computer randomly freezes anytime from once to four times a week with no Event Viewer logs or memory dumps. Recently, it's started to blue screen instead with a CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error. I'm hoping the issues are related and fixing the BSODs will fix the freezing issue too.

OS: Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit 14393 Multiprocessor Free
CPU: AMD FX(tm)-8350 Eight-Core Processor
Motherboard: MSI 970A-G46 (MS-7693)
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
PSU: SeaSonic G-Series 80+ Gold 650W
Memory: 8128MB (2x4096) DDR3-1600

My computer has had a freezing issue where very suddenly the computer will become unresponsive and loop the last played audio frequency. It never blue screens or shuts offs; eventually, I'll need to hold the power button or unplug the computer to restart it.

No event viewer logs or memory dumps are ever made and the problem can never be reproduced, so I end up having to wait anywhere from one day to one week for it to happen again. I originally posted on Tom's Hardware (you can see my thread here) and so far I've tried:

• Multiple clean installs of Windows 10
• Memtest86+ (6+ hour test, all passes, no errors)
• Setting power options to High Performance and HDD to "Never Turn Off"
• Updating BIOS
• Change from IDE mode to ACHI mode
• Checking hard drive health with HD Tune - reallocated event count for my SSD was 16 and the freezing issue was quite common with my old SSD so I had it RMA'd but this didn't change anything
• Prime95 torture testing (10 hours straight right now with no crashes - my temperatures are attached below as temps1.png, temps2.png, and temps3.png)

Just this week, however, the freeze occurred for about 3-5 seconds before a CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error appeared instead before the computer shut down. I'm hoping whatever caused this blue screen is behind what's been causing the persistent freezing issue and fixing this would fix that too. I've attached the requested logs below as well. Thanks!!

EDIT1: System Specs updated for more detail.

Hi PayneTrain,

Do you have other memory kits that run at 1866MHz? Or can you borrow any?
Your memory runs at 1600MHz while your CPU supports 1866MHz.


Please fill in your system specs

Please follow this tutorial and download the tool. The tool will give you detailed information about your system specs, please fill in your system specs more completely including PSU, cooling and other used stuff like mouse, keyboard, monitor, case, etc.
The PSU, cooling and other stuff are NOT mentioned in the tool.

In the left corner below in your post you find 'My System Specs'. After clicking it you can find a link a little below that says 'Update your System Spec', click on this link to get to the page where you can fill in your system specs.

Do you know any friend, family or neighbour who you could ask?

Unfortunately I see no other solution than getting a new kit of DDR3 1866MHz memory to test with

If you could provide a link where clearly is stated that your CPU supports 1600MHz I would appreciate it.

Do you mind explaining why you think the RAM frequency is behind this problem?

Incompability, incompatibility is a very annoying cause. It doesn't occur very often, but it something that should be checked.

I missed this part...

• Supports up to DDR3-1866

Some other questions:

1. What stress test option(s) did you run with Prime95?
2. What stress test did you use for your GPU?
3. Did you test your PSU similar to what is described in this tutorial? (Just to confirm it's been done properly :) )
4. What are the 3.3v, 5v and 12v values according to the BIOS?
5. When you RMA'd your old SSD, did you change cables and/or connection port when installing the new SSD?
6. I assume there is no overclock present?
7. After a clean install, did you wait for a random freeze to occur before installing any software/driver?
8. What are the voltage and timings of the RAM according to the BIOS?
9. What is the voltage of the CPU according to the BIOS?

Please run CPU-Z | Softwares | CPUID, open it and make screenshots of the following tabs

• CPU
• Mainboard
• Memory
• SPD*
• Graphics

*SPD shows the details of each stick, you can show the details by choosing different slots in the left upper corner.
Please make screenshots of each stick.

Please post each screenshot in your next reply/replies.