Game failures persist on a newly installed system.
Game failures persist on a newly installed system.
Hi there, I recently purchased and assembled a new PC (Ryzen 5 2600, GTX 1660 SUPER, 16GB RAM) and have only recently started using it. Since I haven’t owned a fully pre-built system before, I’m still learning about all the components. Everything seemed to work smoothly: Windows installation, GeForce Experience, Steam, etc. But when I tried playing the first game (Doom 2016), it would crash roughly every 20 minutes. I suspected outdated drivers, so I reinstalled them manually in GeForce Experience, but the problem continued until I couldn’t even reach the main menu. It turned out the issue might be with the game itself, as several users reported similar crashes. After multiple attempts to fix it, I gave up on Doom and tried another title, Battlefield 1. Surprisingly, it also kept crashing. I downloaded monitoring tools like NZXT CAM and MSI Afterburner to check for hardware faults, but found nothing unusual. I played both games at high settings and achieved over 100 FPS, so my PC seems capable. The last consideration is the cooling system. I own a decent case (Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L) with good reviews, but the single fan paired with a restricted intake might be the culprit. The temperatures were around 50°C for both CPU and GPU, which could explain the throttling. By the way, sorry for my unclear English—I appreciate any advice!
When the temperature hits 50°C during gaming and the system is active, those readings are quite favorable. I think it's likely the CPU temperature, as graphics cards usually run hotter. It might be a sign of instability—could the CPU or RAM be overclocked? Also, what model is this computer, given that it's a pre-built unit?
Both the CPU and GPU run at 50°C when idle, which is higher than the expected 30°C for the CPU. I hadn’t considered overclocking yet, so they’re not being adjusted. I’ve had a pre-built system before, but this one is custom-built.
Typically when temperature or hardware problems occur, try a hard freeze or restart. Download the Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and install the newest Nvidia driver. https://www.wagnardsoft.com/content/ddu-guide-tutorial Uninstall GeForce Experience (avoid reusing it). Execute DDU following the instructions and observe the outcome.