Windows 10: System Freezing, slowly going insane.

Hello there people. I am really running out of ideas, therefor I hope that someone could give me new ones or help me to find the issue.

My PC Spec:
OS: Windows 10 Pro 64bit, 1909, Build 18362.19h1_release.190318-1202
CPU: Intel i7-7700k, not overclocked, all in bios set to auto.
Ram: Corsair 32GB KIT DDR4 3000MHz CL15 Vengeance LPX - 4x8, running in Dual Channel
MB: Asrock z270 Gaming K6 - Bios Updated, Version 2.30
GPU: MSI GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G

SSD System: Samsung 960 Evo 500GB
SSD Secondary: Samsung SSD 850 PRO 1TB
HDD1: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200 RPm, 256mb Cache, ST2000DM008

HDD2: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 7200 RPm, 256MB Cache, ST2000DM008

HDD3: WD Gold 4TB, 7200RPM, 256MB Cache, WD4003FRYZ

Optical Drive: ASUS BW-16D1HT

Power Supply: EVGA Supernova 750 G2

Monitor: 24" AOC AG241QG, running @ 1440p, 165hz
Mouse: Logitech G700s - connected via wireless USB receiver
Keyboard: Logitech K360 - connected via wireless USB receiver

Both CPU & GPU have Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut on it, max temps that I have seen through various stress tests was 85°
Never seen MB hotter than 55°

Issue 1 - Critical: Random Freezes, really random, nothing in particular seems to be connected to it. Sometimes under load, sometimes when doing near nothing. All I can do, hard turn-off or disconnect power. It has been happening about last 3 weeks, The computer age is roughly 3 years.

Issue 2: Not so important: The screen occasionally "blinks black", like for a second or so, similair effect to changing resolution - this has been present on this system since day one.


What have I tried:



Disk scans / benchmarks etc. with following: HD Tune Pro, AIDA64, Windows error check, Samsung Magician, SeaTools for Windows - never found any issues.



Memory scans: Windows Memory Diagnostic, Memtest86 - it was running for about 5 hours, each round, than I tried swapping the memory sticks, doing them solo etc, never any problem reported.

Tried also all tests for CPU/GPU/Memory with Aida 64, no errors.

Tried Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool 64bit "burn in preset", no errors

Tried fresh install of Windows 10 from 3 sources, acting same, but it appears that it happens after some updates, probably the latest ones, however, cannot confirm it, because it is really random..

Tried SFC /scannow

Tried messing around with Bios Settings - also reseted to default.

Tried taking each component out and replacing it - still freezing.

Tried scanning the PC for Viruses , MBAM, Ad-Aware, NOD32, Norton Power Eraser,

Tried CCleaner, Advanced Systemcare.



All drivers up-to date, tried both manufacturer drivers, as well as Iobit Driver booster.

Found one strange driver in Device Manager and the info on internet is very unclear:
Universal Serial Bus Keyboard Controllers: FintekR 501 - when I driver details, I find i2chkburn.sys and FintekIcon1.dll, when I google i2chkburn.sys, some results comes with BSOD/Freezes etc, I disabled it, still freezing and by the way, I have no idea what is that driver for, as it does not appear to be related to any HW I have in my setup nor I ever used.

I tried to look in Event Viewer, but it does not seem that there is anything abnormal I do not understand it too much
WhoCrashed Analyze: Crash dumps are enabled on your computer. No valid crash dumps have been found on your computer.



Tried disabling the C-States and P-States or whatever those power saving things are called.



Few things I run on my PC - - all up to date:

TeamViewer

Comodo Personal Firewall Free
DS4Windows

Sound Blaster Cinema 3
Logitech Gaming Software
Sennheiser Audio
Desktop Ok

Samsung Magician

Intel Rapid Storage Technology
MSI Gaming App
MSI AfterBurner only for monitoring the temps, not clocking

Spybot Anti-Beacon



If anyone has some suggestion, I am willing to try. Even repeat some steps that I have already done. If anyone could use some logs or whatever, point me to it, will gladly provide them. It is really driving me nutts. Stay safe and hope to hear from anyone.

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Windows 10 Computer Randomly Freezes

Hi,

Listed below are some possibilities why the computer keeps on freezing:

• Outdated drivers.
• Virus and malware.
• Corrupted system files.

We suggest performing the steps on this article that can help resolve the issue.

Get back to us if you have other concerns.

 

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Computer starts slowly and freezes a lot.

Hi,

 

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10. 

 

I understand the inconvenience that you are facing on Windows 10, we will help you with this issue.

This issue might occur, due to any third party application conflict.

I would suggest you to try the below methods and check if it helps.

Method 1: I would suggest you to
Run Maintenance task

The Run maintenance task checks issues that might slow down your computer, such as how many users are currently logged on to the computer and whether multiple programs are running at the same time.

Follow the below steps.

• 
  Press Windows + X on the keyboard.
  
• 
  Select Control Panel.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshooting.
  
• 
  Click on Run maintenance task under
  System and Security.
  
• 
  Follow on screen instructions.
  

If issue persist, I suggest you to try method 2.



Method 2:

Step 1: Clean boot

A clean boot is performed to start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs. This helps eliminate software conflicts that occur when you install a program.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/929135

Note: Steps mentioned for Windows 8/8.1, will work fine with Windows 10.

Disclaimer: Please go through the section: How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot of the Kb article to boot the computer in normal startup after fixing the issue.

Step 2: Safe Mode

To start your system in safe mode follow the below steps:

• 
  Press and hold Shift key and
  restart your Computer.
  
• 
  Select Troubleshoot.
  
• 
  Select Advance Option.
  
• 
  Select Startup Repair.
  
• 
  Follow the on Screen instruction.
  

For more information refer to the below link:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/user-accounts-faq#1TC=windows-8

Note: Applies to Windows 10 also.



Hope this helps. Please respond if you have any further related query.



Thank you.