Fixed driver delay by switching DRAM frequency from 3200 to 2933mhz, though this led to a full system crash.
Fixed driver delay by switching DRAM frequency from 3200 to 2933mhz, though this led to a full system crash.
I've faced driver timeout problems since setting up my PC in October 2020. It mostly affects certain games, though I still manage to play them without issues. For instance, Stray runs smoothly, and Far Cry 6 completed with just a couple of freezes. However, Assassins Creed Origins consistently crashes after about 10 to 15 minutes. These freezes lead to a freeze that forces the desktop to close, causing persistent visual glitches until I reboot. This crash was one of the few times I could reliably trigger driver timeouts, which motivated me to address it.
I opted for a fresh Windows 11 installation and updated my BIOS to the latest version. I installed the newest drivers available, but tried numerous fixes from online sources. The only solution that worked for Origins was adjusting my DRAM settings—specifically changing the speed from 3200 to 2933mhz while keeping timings at 16-20-20-38. Now, Origins can run smoothly well beyond the 10-15 minute window, which I was thrilled about.
Afterwards, performance did drop noticeably after those intervals, though I couldn't confirm it without an FPS tracker. I ran MemTest86 with XMP profile on the original 3200mhz setting and everything checked out. The crash still occurred after roughly 45 minutes, at which point the whole system would shut down and restart. I suspect the issue was related to DRAM speed, but I'm unsure how it affects stability.
Event Viewer only logged a hardware error without a BSOD or immediate crash. It seems like a fatal hardware fault happened. Any advice on RAM settings, clock adjustments, voltage changes, overheating risks, or power supply concerns would be greatly appreciated. Your detailed specs are helpful too—thank you!
Likely just misclassified or faulty RAM, Corsair is known for that these days. I wasn't sure at first, but since so many RAM errors appear with Corsair RAMs, it seems to be accurate. If possible, replace the RAM and check. If you can't verify the burner for RAM ID and send a screenshot, a centimings image would help. This will show the full XMP profile, which might indicate an Intel-focused profile rather than an AMD one.
Is the processor boosted beyond its limits? This particular alert indicates a memory issue, possibly due to excessive clock speeds, insufficient voltage for voltage scaling, or unstable timing parameters.
AMD drivers remain in RAM, causing delays during crashes on slower speeds since RAM offers better stability. Corsair's packaging problems are particularly noticeable with Ryzen processors. How do CPU and GPU temperatures change when under stress? What about the temperature at the GPU junction?
Settings are all default or auto in BIOS for the CPU. I’ll verify these configurations. Why is it now crashing completely instead of just timing out later? The CPU rarely exceeds 65°C, GPU stays near 76°C, and junctions approach 100°C. Typhoon burner and Zentimings screenshots included.