Device is stuck in DirectX mode.
Device is stuck in DirectX mode.
Hey there, fellow gamers! If you're still playing BF4 and experiencing this crash, it might be a game issue or something with your hardware. I've attached a screenshot for reference. Your setup includes an i7 5960x with OC to 3.7GHz, 16GB DDR4 RAM, a GTX 780ti OC by Gigabyte, and an Asus 1080p monitor at 144Hz. This problem doesn't occur in any other games on this rig.
It's been a while since I played Battlefield 4, but I recall it often crashed at launch no matter the hardware or OC. Since you're using the OC Genie for your CPU, try resetting it back to default and give it a try.
I conducted a brief investigation out of interest. The only results I found were issues with faulty GPUs or unstable overclocks. With no other titles showing problems on your system and your GPU not logging an OC, it points more toward the game itself having a defect. Have you tried launching games like Unigine Heaven or Valley for some time? Noticing any distortions in clock speeds, voltages, or other anomalies might suggest the card is defective—especially since BF4 appears to be the only one affected. If you own Crysis 2 or 3 (or a Metro title), I recommend letting them run for several hours. If everything checks out then it’s likely BF4 is the culprit.
I don’t own the games, but I can acquire them. The GPU temperature is typically around 55-60°C during bf4, which suggests it’s not causing thermal throttling.
No, the throttle setting for the 600 series, 700 series, and possibly the 900 series (though I can't confirm yet) is around 70 degrees at the first throttle point and 80 degrees at the second. Even if you reach that temperature in-game—unless you're in a very hot environment or driving on slippery surfaces—that shouldn't cause issues. The game would likely run smoothly unless you're in a very extreme climate. If you're planning to test it, I'd recommend starting with Crysis 3, as it quickly identifies instability and faults.
The standards appear to be reaching 81°C, but my H440 CPU temps are within acceptable ranges.
Use standard tests rather than BF games to check your rig's stability. Benchmarks or 3DMark are better indicators. I experienced more than 300 crashes in the event log after installing it a year ago, mainly because of BF4. If your setup has issues, benchmarks and overclocks will reveal the problem. Your system is still functional. Many people share unusual crashes with BF4, but increasing virtual memory can slow down crashes.
I've encountered this notice before... it relates to unstable drivers. Try reverting a few versions or check the latest beta. That worked for me and several others before.
You should probably reinstall the driver or use the previous version.