Before getting Dawnguard, I completely deleted skyrim and let steam redownload, just to make sure I wasn't dragging on some older mods that could [censored] things up. I reinstalled many of the mods from the STEP guide, mostly texture replacers, and redownloaded many of my old mods, though having to leave out many that were obviously incompatible with Dawnguard.

However, all my caution seems to have been for naught, as Skyrim freezes randomly while playing, anything from 5-30 minutes in, pretty much only in exteriors and it loops sound when it freezes. Only option I have when the freeze inevitably happens is to ctrl-alt-del and end process. I've disable some mods and tried playing without them, but nothing I've done seems to solve the problem, which is why I'm turning to you experienced forum-goers for help.

Anyone know which mod could be causing this, or combination of mods? I used to have Warzones as well, but had to deactivate it 'cause it almost always froze anywhere near a warzone.

Here's my loadorder, keep in mind that I'm using some texture replacers as well (though I almost always pick the "low-rez" version of any high-rez packs.


Update.esm
Dawnguard.esm
Omegared99-Compilation.esm
Populated Cities NPCListMaster.esm
JSwords.esm
Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm
ApachiiHair.esm
CMNewCompanions.esm
MatchingSetCheat.esp
PrisonerFix.esp
Improved Combat Sounds v2.1.esp
SkyrimURWL.esp
StaticMeshImprovementMod.esp
bloodierCombatv1.1.esp
Cart in Each Big Town.esp
Cowardly essential horses.esp
DFB - Random Encounters.esp
Diverse Faction Weapons.esp
DragonSoulsToPerks.esp
Immersive Patrols.esp
KillThemGenerals.esp
Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Climates of Tamriel - default.esp
Lost Art of the Blacksmith.esp
MoreWar.esp
AdventurersAndTravelers.esp
SIM- NPC Additions.esp
SIM - NPCAdditionsHOSTILE.esp
Auto Unequip Arrows.esp
Chesko_LoreBasedLoadingScreens.esp
ArmoredCircletsQuickFox.esp
BloodWitchArmor.esp
Bucklers-Complete.esp
Cloaks.esp
daedric_phelm.esp
hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp
JSwordsDistributionBalancePlugin.esp
LFArmors.esp
Omegared99-WeaponSets.esp
Standard-15Percent.esp
WVExpansion.esp
DragonboneWeightRedux(x3).esp
Misc Items Reweighting.esp
PickaxeWeightRedux(0).esp
WeightlessScrolls.esp
WeightlessQuestItems.esp
WeightlessPotions.esp
WeightlessOreIngotsPeltsGems.esp
WeightlessAlchemyIngredients.esp
WeightlessDragonClaws.esp
WeightlessCraftedPotions.esp
CleanArrowPlayer.esp
HeavyImperialLegion.esp
JoOPraetorian.esp
More Dynamic Shadows.esp
dD-No Spinning Death Animation.esp
dD-No Twitching Dragon Death Animation.esp
RichMerchants_Less.esp
Riften Bigger Trees.esp
Skyrim bigger trees.esp
VariedGuards.esp
Populated Cities.esp
dD - Realistic Ragdoll Force - Realistic.esp
Added_Killmoves_All_Weapons+Last_Enemy_Limit_Removed+Player_cannot_be_killmoved-DWDecap-removed.esp
DeadlyCombat.esp
KillMoveRandom 200.esp
decap_chance_10.esp
IPutASpellOnYou.esp
Balanced_Destruction.esp
Balanced_Illusion.esp
Balanced_Alteration.esp
Balanced_Restoration.esp
Balanced_Magic_Adept.esp
More Powerful Necromancy.esp
UnlimitedConjuration.esp
Possessive Corpses.esp
Crimson Tide - Blood.esp
AT - Faster Arrows Improved +100%.esp
AT - Merchants Arrows +25%.esp
AT - Progressive Damage.esp
Serana_Revised.esp
UFO - Ultimate Follower Overhaul.esp
CMNewCompanions.esp
Spousetocustomhome.esp
longerdays_v1.esp
Timescale5.esp
WATER.esp
BarenziahQuestMarkers.esp
DFB - Dawnguard - More Crossbow Locations.esp
Steel Bolts For All.esp
Arrows Stick.esp
7 Day Respawn.esp
Bodies Stay.esp
Death Cam Extra Duration.esp
Children of Skyrim - NORD PRESETS.esp
FriendsForever.esp
Paarthurnax Fix.esp
Completed Forges.esp
ASIS-Dependency.esp
ASIS.esp
Skyrim Performance MOD.esp

Mod related issues go in the mod forums, I'll move it for you.

Alright, thanks. I wasn't sure where to post this, and I saw some others had posted similar issues here so I figured this was the place.