Encountered a 124 blue screen error during gameplay.
Encountered a 124 blue screen error during gameplay.
Rtx 3070 galax Msi spatium m450 1tb 2x8gb ddr4 3200 i5 10400f Gygabyte h410 580w psu I encountered an issue while playing Alan Wake 2. The error appeared during testing. CPU performance was normal under stress, with temperatures reaching 67°C, 66°C and 77°C. GPU functioned without issues at 66°C and 77°C. Self-test NVMe storage worked well, but the PSU dropped to 4.6V and 11.4V, with loud fans. The PSU seems nearly 15 years old. Is this due to the PSU or other components? Thanks to everyone.
It seems the issue likely stems from the PSU's age combined with voltage fluctuations. Low voltage reports often point to worn components, and after 15 years, performance may decline significantly.
Occasionally systems crash with a BSOD, but they're still computers. Use BlueScreenView to generate detailed logs after another crash. Don't stress over outdated software—it functions fine. https://www.nirsoft.net/utils/blue_screen_view.html But as noted by @YoungBlade and similar advice, your power supply unit could be the issue. A WHEA 124 BSOD might stem from a failing PSU or poor power delivery. Even if you claim to have a 15-year-old unit, replacing it would be wise.
WHEA refers to a CPU or PCIe hardware problem. This can occur due to inconsistent power supply voltages, but it's uncommon. A simple restart is more likely to resolve the issue. Navigate to C:\Windows\Minidump and verify the presence of any minidump files. Return to your Windows directory and transfer the Minidump folder to the Downloads folder (desktop works if OneDrive isn't syncing). Compress the folder and attach it to a message. If no dump files exist, the NVMe SSD is probably the culprit. Launch Event Viewer → Windows Logs → System and look for the Kernel-Power event around the crash time. Select it, then click the Details tab button in the bottom section. Take a screenshot of the details.
I purchased a fresh PSU and everything worked fine, thank you all!