Error code BSOD PFN_LIST_CORRUPT indicates a file list corruption issue.
Error code BSOD PFN_LIST_CORRUPT indicates a file list corruption issue.
Another issue occurred last night while playing a game on Steam (God of War on suggested configurations). The same error code PFN_LIST_CORRUPT appeared. No clear indication was given about the cause; the program froze abruptly and triggered a BSOD. At that time, I had been gaming for more than four hours. The background was filled with Steam, Discord, and numerous Chrome tabs. Now the reason remains unclear—it simply displays "SYSTEM." I can't upload the full dump via wetransfer because it exceeds 2GB, but I'll share the smaller version again in this post. I've also looked deeper into the crash, focusing on RGBFusion.exe. It seems RGBFusion 2.0 (which manages GPU color) is bundled with Aorus Engine (responsible for fan and GPU clock settings). This combination has been linked to frequent BSODs with the PFN_LIST_CORRUPT error. I removed the software. On Reddit, someone offered help: thank you for your patience and support. I realize my habit of keeping many tabs open is unusual, but others have confirmed it’s normal. My system should handle it if it works properly. I found information about MemCompression on Google: https://www.howtogeek.com/319933/what-is...indows-10/ (roughly). At the start, I thought a failing hard drive might be the issue, especially after installing the WD Blue 8TB drive. However, checking CrystalDiskInfo showed all drives are healthy with no errors. Still, I’m questioning how accurate S.M.A.R.T. is at spotting failures. I’ve depended on it for years, but I’ve heard it may miss some problems. For now, I’ll reinstall Kaspersky and keep monitoring. I suspect the RGBFusion app might have been the culprit. I’ll wait for further guidance. (The BSOD also appeared right after I addressed my GPU revving issue and installed Gigabyte software.) Meanwhile, anyone able to analyze the dump files would be greatly appreciated. There are four distinct cases now, which should help build a solid case study. Unfortunately, I only grasp the basics of windbg and know little about its full functionality. Appreciate your help ahead of time.
HDD performance isn't fully assessed by SMART only for SSDs. Note that you have sufficient RAM to halt the Pagefile. It unnecessarily damages your HDD and also reduces speed. Keeping the background clean on a gaming PC matters because simultaneous RAM use from different programs can cause memory issues, crashes, etc... Do you have a RAM usage monitor extension in your browser?
Final update: removing RGBFusion 2.0 has resolved the BSOD issues. Anyone experiencing BSOD or blue screens with error code PFN_LIST_CORRUPT after installing Gigabyte AORUS Engine should uninstall RGBFusion, as it only affects GPU color control. The AORUS Engine remains unaffected. I'll share the Reddit thread again for those seeking further details. Thanks to everyone who assisted.