Windows 10: PC hard freezes, but only when a game isn't running.

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  1. PC hard freezes, but only when a game isn't running.


    My PC, for a month or so, has been randomly having these full freezes/crashes where the screen is stuck on the last image before the system failure. No audio plays, and obviously I can't move my mouse or do anything when this happens, my only option is to hold the power button to power off the PC. This has been really frustrating, and the only solid clue I have is that it never occurs while a game is running.Things I've tried:- Turning off Intel C-States in BIOS seemingly fixed the crashes for ~3 days before they returned- Updating BIOS- Updating Chipset Drivers- Windows Memory Diagnostic n

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    Ismael Saddiq, Apr 12, 2025
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