Computer freezes for 2+ seconds, mouse still moves

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Published on 2010-12-10T19:24:07Z Indexed on 2011/01/11 22:55 UTC
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I have this problem on my workstation. The computer would effectively freeze for 2-5 seconds for no apparent reason, then continue as normal. While frozen the mouse would still be movable, but only on one of screens in my multi-screen setup. What can be the likely cause.

System:

  • CPU: i7-920
  • Memory: 12G of Patriot DDR3, 6 modules
  • OS: SLED 11, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop, using Gnome
  • Main board: Asus P6T
  • Video: two Nvidia 9500GT connected to three displays

I am using memory at recommended settings of 8-8-8-1333. It has an XMP profile. Th CPU is a bit overclocked to 3.3 GHz, but my cooling more than allows for it. I ran the computer with all overclocks off and lower memory speed but the issue was still there.

Any ideas? Where should I start looking?

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