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LiamWWHR
May 03, 2023Tin Contributor
Steam games freezing computer - Need assistance
Hello everyone, I'm having an issue with my computer freezing whenever I run Steam games. I have tried a number of troubleshooting steps such as updating drivers, checking for malware, verifying gam...
markjason
Aug 12, 2026Copper Contributor
I’ve had similar issues with games freezing, and I’d first check whether the problem is happening with one specific game or with several Steam games. Updating the GPU drivers, verifying the game files, checking temperatures, and closing unnecessary background apps are good places to start. If the computer completely locks up, I’d also keep an eye on RAM and CPU/GPU temperatures because overheating or hardware issues can cause repeated freezes.