Error occurred on freshly assembled computer system
Error occurred on freshly assembled computer system
Hi, I hope someone here can assist with fixing my PC issues. A few years ago I assembled my system in a small cabinet next to my desk and it performed perfectly despite the older components. Recently, I upgraded to: Ryzen 5600x ASRock B550M PG RIPTIDE Micro ATX 2x8GB DDR4 3600 Samsung 980pro 1tb NVMe SSD. I kept the GPU as before, a GTX970. Since then, after playing games (mainly Fallout 76), I’ve started experiencing BSODs and forced reboots. Initially, I suspected the power supply was inadequate because it was a low 450W; I upgraded to an 80+gold 750W unit but the problem persisted. I attempted adjusting RAM speed settings, but crashes still occur at various frequencies (3600mhz, 3200mhz, 2133mhz). I’ve monitored temperatures, which rise during operation, yet the crashes happen with the CPU around 81-82°C and GPU around 75°C—both within normal limits. The event logs from that time show two critical errors: Event 46 WHEA-Logger A reports a fatal hardware error, specifically a memory issue. The details section provides more context about the failure. Could anyone help me understand how to resolve this?
Reinstall the chip, examine the connector and the CPU contacts if everything seems fine.
Consider rearranging the RAM or, according to Callum's advice, installing a BIOS update.
Hey, I just made some changes to the bios but the game keeps crashing. I'm currently running a disk check on the new ssd. If that doesn't help, I'll replace everything and do another RAM and CPU test—it's frustrating because of how I mounted the motherboard on the cupboard roof.
I just reinstalled the CPU and RAM, but nothing changed. I'm planning to go to sleep now, but I'll test other games tomorrow to check if the issue is specific to Bethesda.
CPU 80+C is outside the typical range; GPU can handle 75C without issues, but that should be its maximum capacity. Adjust the fans in BIOS to run CPU at 100% when it reaches 60°C, and do the same for GPU in the drivers. Check if you exceed 75°C still.
Dual RAM setup? Perhaps a single connection failed, so test each stick individually and try in various slots—rarely happens, though slots can malfunction too.
Temperature is clearly influencing the situation. I saved it in a marked spot and it should handle around 92°C without issues, though it fails in Fallout 76 during the mid-80s. I’m considering getting the proper mounting hardware for my Hyper 212 Evo to prevent overheating. Honestly, my build is a bit risky—there are two fans on one side with an intake cutout for the PSU, but there aren’t many extra surfaces to improve airflow.