BSOD during gameplay with various error codes. Assistance required!
BSOD during gameplay with various error codes. Assistance required!
Hello everyone, I’ve been using this setup for over a year without making any changes. Recently, I’ve been experiencing BSODs while gaming, even after a full Windows 11 reinstall from a USB drive. These crashes happen between 2 minutes and an hour of play. At first, my PC would freeze briefly, then the blue screen would flash for just a second before the system restarted itself. After adjusting advanced settings to disable automatic restarts, it no longer restarts after a crash. Now the blue screen remains stuck at 0% regardless of how long I leave it.
I also notice that during crashes, my second monitor freezes with unusual lag, while the main screen stays frozen on the blue screen. Every time this happens, the Mini Dump fails to generate even though I followed all the steps to enable it. I’ve received several error messages since then: a critical process died, an unexpected store exception, kernel data page error, and a system service exception. The most common issue seems to be the UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION.
I’ve tried reinstalling Windows 11 completely, stressing all components, updating drivers, updating BIOS, turning on/off D.O.C.P., reseating RAM, GPU, and NVMe. After a few days without crashes, it started failing again. Reseating the hardware helped for a short time—playing games for two days straight. But now it keeps crashing this morning while playing WoW, even though it wasn’t demanding. The error I got was KERNEL_DATA_INPAGE_ERROR, and the BSOD still stuck at 0%.
It’s frustrating because all components stay on, including RGB lights. Even when restarts happen without a blue screen, turning them off and on quickly didn’t close any lights—only the screen shut down, revealing the Asus boot logo without any hardware shutting down. I’m really worried and can’t stop thinking about it because I want to keep playing.
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer. My setup details: ASUS ROG B550-F WIFI Corsair RGB 16GB DDR4 3600MHz Ryzen 9 5900X RTX 3080, 3TB NVMe M.2 Sabrent Rocket, 750W Ultra Corsair Gold.
Hard Disk Sentinel CrystalDiskInfo BlueScreenView logs indicate WhoCrashed My winfix script on the forum. IOBit Driver Booster, Malwarebytes, and Chipset drivers from AMD are linked to Windows updates. Disk Cleanup, PassMark, 3DMark, and FireStrike are mentioned in performance tests.
Launch "Event Viewer" via Windows Search or right-click the Windows Logo (ensure it works similarly in Windows 11). Navigate to "Windows Logs" and select "System." Review for any "Critical" or "Error" level entries to identify the PC component involved. For instance, your system detected a failing drive, though it doesn’t impact you directly. You can also sort by "source" or "Kernel-General," which indicates when your PC rebooted after a BSOD. Check Date and Time to find any failures or warnings prior to the incident.
I also overlooked the need to perform a system integrity check using CMD or Command Prompt. Run "sfc /scannow" as admin, then it will report if corruption exists and attempt repairs. If you're lucky, no issues appeared. Once the window returns to "system32>_", the process is complete—just close it. Using Event Viewer can help identify problems, and other members suggested various diagnostic tools. Since the BSOD points to driver errors, consider updating drivers from vendors like Mobo or Corsair, or check firmware updates via iCUE. You might also inspect your Sabrent Rocket M.2 drive with Windows' built-in chkdsk (Right-click the drive > Properties > Tools tab > Check) or use CrystalDiskInfo for SMART data.
Thank you for your response. I also attempted sfc /scannow but consistently found nothing. In the Viewer, I plan to send some data tonight once I get back home. I updated all my main drivers—chipset, GPU, RAM, BIOS, motherboard, sound, internet, and LAN. Some issues seem driver-related, but I’m puzzled why reseating my GPU, RAM, and NVMe stops the crashes temporarily. I’ve been playing for over a week after these changes and it crashed this morning, suggesting a hardware problem. Would you think I’m mistaken? EDIT: I forgot to mention that nothing showed up in CrystalDisk either. I haven’t tried chkdsk yet; I’ll try tonight as many people recommend.
It’s common to assume a software issue before hardware fails. Hardware problems often show clear signs, such as crashes after launching a game or strange visuals, especially when posting online. Since you’ve played games smoothly for weeks, it’s more likely a driver or RAM issue is at play, or your storage device isn’t functioning properly. These components aren’t used as frequently as the CPU, GPU, and power supply, so problems tend to appear less often. I suggest using Windows Memory Diagnostic (available with Windows) and Mentest86 for RAM testing. (I experienced a failure with Corsair’s Vengeance 16GB DDR4 after random BSODs; it was confirmed by Memtest86 and fixed by replacing the chip.) CHKDSK can also scan for file system errors caused by power loss or improper writes. Even though your system is new, a fresh Windows installation might help if you have another drive. To confirm, check default drivers from your vendor—they may be more reliable. Lastly, consider updating your motherboard’s BIOS if you haven’t since purchasing the system.