Frequent BSODs, app failures, memory errors and similar issues!
Frequent BSODs, app failures, memory errors and similar issues!
Since October last year, I've faced a lot of problems with my system. The main issue is Access Violation 0xc0000005 errors, which often lead to crashes in games like Rust, along with other problems. I've also experienced BSODs when running demanding tasks such as Lightroom exports or Cinebench tests. Additionally, I've dealt with... ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NO_EXECUTE_MEMORY SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_UNHANDLED IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL. Running Cinebench with multiple threads caused my PC to crash with an error like ATTEMPTED_EXECUTE_OF_NO_EXECUTE_MEMORY. Earlier, Firefox tabs would crash, but that seems resolved after I replaced my CPU during an RMA. I had the same hardware and BIOS for nine months before these problems began, appearing randomly. My current specs are: Windows 11 Pro (latest build), i9 14900K, Gigabyte Gaming OC 4090 Corsair Vengeance 128GB DDR5, Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Master (latest BIOS), Samsung 990 Pro, Samsung 980 Pro x2 (striped volume), Corsair AX1600i PSU. I've tried numerous fixes: updated drivers, cleaned DDU installation, reinstalled Windows, changed power plans, used driver verifiers, performed full security scans, adjusted memory settings, reset BIOS, disabled multicore enhancements, checked for overheating, ran CHKDSK, re-installed Windows on a new SSD, upgraded CPU to 13900k, and more. I've also swapped coolers, undervolted the CPU, and tested various DISM commands. Despite these efforts, I'm still struggling. It seems unlikely the problem is with my CPU after trying two different models, or possibly with RAM or the boot drive. I suspect I might have overlooked some steps. I'm at a loss and wondering if the MOBO or Windows itself could be the culprit. If anyone has advice, it would mean a lot. Dump files are available below: [link list].
From the dump files it appears to resemble memory. If it resembles memory, it might indicate storage, RAM, CPU memory controller, or motherboard issues. Your RAM tests suggest it's not faulty (since you checked one stick at a time with the new CPU). Two bad CPUs in a row are unlikely. You're using the latest BIOS, so other motherboard components aren't likely the issue—unless they're damaged. When the motherboard is involved, it won't show signs of general failure but rather specific component problems. It's uncommon for the motherboard to cause these errors, though we're limited in options. The 990 Pro and 980 Pro had a firmware flaw that could lead to early shutdowns. Have you updated their firmware? Are you using the striped volume for the OS or the page file? This doesn't seem like typical storage failure, which usually causes crashes directly linked to storage. A crash pointing to storage drivers makes sense if RAM were the problem (e.g., due to a corrupted page file). You can check which volume hosts the page file using PowerShell: Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_PageFileUsage -Property *
Thanks for your response, mate. It’s great you’re keeping track of these details. The striped volume acts as a scratch disk for media—photos and videos used in my editing work—and it’s separate from my boot drive. The page file resides on the C drive, and I’ve been using the newest NVMe firmware since the problems started. Your question about why turning off Turbo Boost in BIOS helps is interesting; it’s definitely a curious observation.
It might connect to how power flows across the motherboard. That’s the only explanation I can think of unless both CPUs are broken or overheating. I’m also considering if the system is getting erratic power—like a short in a cable or random grounding issues—which would be hard to spot just by checking logs, even simple things like a damaged fan wire.