BSOD's
BSOD's
Pc has performed well for nearly four years since its creation, until roughly two months ago. Maybe just before Valentine’s Day there were no problems, but a few games I play have started crashing unexpectedly and producing fatal errors. I thought it might be a corrupted operating system or something random. I cleared the PC and installed a fresh NVMe drive for my OS. Unfortunately, I continue to receive various blue screen messages. Whether playing any game—intensive or not—the game crashes after about thirty minutes. The latest blue screen reads pfn_list_corrupt, and honestly, I’m unsure what could be causing this issue. With only moderate PC knowledge, figuring out the problem without extra tools is challenging. I can’t afford to purchase new parts, especially if it’s not the root cause. I was hoping it was a software problem that would fix itself after a wipe and reinstall, but that didn’t work. I’ve looked up some of the BSOD messages online, but most suggest my RAM might be the culprit—though nothing concrete. Right now, I can’t afford to buy new RAM just to test if it’s the issue. I’m hoping to get a thumb drive soon so I can run *Ada 64* to check my RAM until then. Until then, I’m stuck dealing with this recurring bluescreen every roughly thirty minutes. Apart from Ada testing, anyone else have recommendations for quality software that doesn’t require a thumb drive to diagnose PC problems?
Using only two RAM sticks and specifying your power supply model.
Sure, I can try it too, working two sticks at once and keeping up could really help with the problem! My power source is a Rosewill Hive Series 750W Bronze fully modular unit.
It's worth noting that nothing has ever pointed out my GPU as the issue... though I'm sure it's not that. Some crashes seem to occur during cutscenes in games, but they also happen when I'm idle. It's really frustrating because I usually manage to resolve problems easily, but this one keeps me stuck.
The power source you referred to falls within the C tier of the PSU list on the forum, ideal for budget builds. A reliable, inexpensive PSU currently available at a great discount can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-TUF-Axial-te...2908&psc=1
I believe the jump from 750 to 550 might not be suitable for your setup. It's been stable for a while, but after about a month it seems the power supply has started acting up. Using it for a couple of years shouldn't be a problem, so this could be a more recent issue.
It's feasible, though the chances are higher that the current setup draws more power and is thus less reliable. Avoid skimping on the power source—it could damage parts if you cut corners and miss out on extra funds for a better one.
Extremely difficult to resolve. Without reliable testing equipment or if your system uses components that are standard (RAM, HDDs, SSDs), much trial and error is involved. This isn’t necessarily about your power supply; the issue often lies in how things fail. Sometimes it’s clear why something breaks, other times it just stops working without explanation. Do you have a nearby repair service? Hiring someone for a diagnostic fee—often around fifty pounds—can help pinpoint the problem and guide you on necessary replacements instead of wasting time fixing nothing.