Game crashes during play are becoming more frequent and severe.
Game crashes during play are becoming more frequent and severe.
Components: CPU: Ryzen 7 7700X GPU: MSI Gaming Trio RTX 3080 RAM: 32 Gb (2x16) G. Skill DDR5 6000MT/s Power supply: Corsair 750W Modular Motherboard: Gigabyte Aorus X670 Elite AX This system was built about a year and a half ago, and has been functioning well until recently, except for occasional crashes in Call of Duty—more a game issue than a hardware problem. The problem began with Helldivers 2, when loading a game would cause monitors to freeze and the PC to crash, even after resetting and turning it off. I managed to keep playing by taking charge as the group leader, but crashes still occurred. Currently playing XDefiant, it runs smoothly for a short time before I update my Nvidia drivers, which then trigger the crashes again. I’ve tried various fixes: checking game files, updating BIOS, clearing overclock/undervolt settings, and doing a clean driver install (released 4/6/2024). Now the only difference is no longer needing to reset on crashes—just tap power to restart. It usually happens when the GPU is under heavy load, like during Furmark tests. I’m seeking advice from others who’ve faced similar issues; any insights would be greatly appreciated. The power supply seems a likely culprit due to past power spikes, but I’d appreciate confirmation before replacing it and spending time fixing cables. Thanks for your help!
it doesn't always require an upgrade if the system is working fine; sometimes fresh drivers can introduce problems even with brand-new games. keeping the same game version usually helps performance. if the issue persists, a lower power setting for the GPU—around 80% or less—might resolve it, pointing to PSU or GPU as likely culprits. if that works, the problem could be related to storage (HDDs or SSDs) or hardware age (over 3-5-7 years).
It’s good to know for the driving part—I used to think I needed to keep updating, especially when launching a game, but that makes sense because it could actually do more harm than good. I’m going to try running the GPU at 80% power to see if it helps, and if not, I’ll reinstall the old driver to check if the problem disappears. I have two SSDs in my system; one is about 3-4 years old and was the boot drive for most of its life, while the other is a newer NVME SSD from about a year ago. I plan to share their specs tomorrow once I’ve had a chance to review the setup again.
I arrived home today and tested it using 80% of the GPU limit. The crashing problem stopped right away in both the game and during CPU and GPU stress tests. After replacing the power supply with a 1000W unit, the system is now running smoothly without any crashes. Appreciate your feedback!
It seems you're asking about a specific model, but no details were provided. Could you clarify which model you're referring to?
If the PSU is the RM750x, Corsair rates it for RTX 3070 instead of 3080. It can manage the 4080 well since the voltage drop isn’t a big concern, though it’s a bit limited for the 3080. As @podkall mentioned, setting power usage to 80% will reduce performance slightly but ensures smoother gaming. You might want to opt for a reliable 1000W PSU because forcing the 3080 to run at near-3070 specs isn’t worth it. You can also try mixing power caps with underclocking to avoid crashes while keeping performance stable.
Hmm... it looks like I overlooked that part. I'm still sipping my coffee and just need a bit more time to really get going.