Computer freezing even when 100%l resources not being used

abenelazar

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Hey all, newbie to the forum here. I feel like the title just about explains everything. My computer freezes but task manager doesn't show a spike in resource usage (CPU: 8%, Memory: 38%, Hard Disk 1%, etc). If anyone know what it is, please let me know. I don't think it's a virus either, but I'm yet to run a scan (I have Windows Defender, which I've heard is actually good in Win8). Also, this install is about 2 weeks old, OEM. Tips appreciated!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    8.1 Professional
Could be hardware related (temperature, power problems) or drivers, as well as some rogue program. Defender is nowhere close to enough as an AV. Run a scan with Malwarebytes too, to make sure there's no malware. Although, I don't think it's malware behind that problem, viruses and such stuff usually make spikes in memory or disk to cause system stoppages.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home made
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen7 2700x
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime x470 Pro
    Memory
    16GB Kingston 3600
    Graphics Card(s)
    Asus strix 570 OC 4gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 960 evo 250GB
    Silicon Power V70 240GB SSD
    WD 1 TB Blue
    WD 2 TB Blue
    Bunch of backup HDDs.
    PSU
    Sharkoon, Silent Storm 660W
    Case
    Raidmax
    Cooling
    CCM Nepton 140xl
    Internet Speed
    40/2 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    WD
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