Check your power supply unit for any signs of malfunction or issues.
Check your power supply unit for any signs of malfunction or issues.
You're facing frequent crashes while gaming, identified by the nvlddmkm error 153. After checking RAM and CPU, temperatures, and drivers, everything seems normal. You've reinstalled Windows twice and tried numerous fixes. The PSU is still suspected, especially since your Corsair 850w 80+ gold PSU passed all tests. After replacing power cables, stability improved slightly. All components are stock parts. Crashing occurs mainly in demanding games like Overwatch 2, FF7 Rebirth, Poe2, and Diablo 4. The best performance is seen with Diablo 4. Your system includes a Ryzen 7 7700, 32GB DDR5, 6000GB RAM, B650m Aorus Elite Ax Ice, RX 4070, and the upgraded PSU.
Determine the method to supply power to your GPU using the converter cable. Check if it works and note the number of 8-pin connectors on the PSU side. For better accuracy, provide the specific GPU and PSU model details. Keep in mind that stable operation is important—avoid crashes by ensuring proper power delivery. Edited January 31, 2025 by leclod
The GPU connects through a typical 12V power cable with two 8-pin connectors to the PSU. It's an Asus 4070 Ti Super OC white model, paired with a Corsair RM850e 850W 80+ gold power supply. Under heavy load testing I've experienced no crashes or black screens. I've heard that RTX GPUs are sensitive to power fluctuations, which might cause the nvlddmkm error 153, but I'm not an expert so I can't confirm if this applies to my setup.
Your PSU isn't included with a 12V HW cable, which isn't typical for me. I know your PSU comes with two PCIe cables adding up to three 8-pin connectors. You likely used the two cables instead of just the one with the two 8-pins connected in a chain.
The 4070 requires a single 12VHPWR connection. You connected the only available cable, which splits into two 8-pin ports for the power supply.
I purchased a fresh cable to link the PC with the outlet. I thought the previous one was outdated since it came from a PSU that was six years old. I plan to test the GPU cable using various 8-pin adapters to observe the results.