GPU experiencing crashes possibly from voltage issues? (2080 Super)
GPU experiencing crashes possibly from voltage issues? (2080 Super)
The remaining system details cover various components and configurations. Ryzen systems, for example, handle crashes by adjusting clock speeds instead of failing, which helps avoid software reports. Nvidia processors use a technique called clock stretching—when voltage drops, they reduce frequency without triggering crashes, though performance drops significantly. If voltage problems persist, they might appear on specific rails or due to PSU instability, but these are hard to verify through software. The recommended first step is checking DDU and reinstalling the Nvidia drivers, as updates don’t guarantee reliability.
Apologies for missing that! Here are the details:
Mobo - MSI Tomahawk B450 Max CPU - Ryzen 3700X (watercooled with an AIO)
RAM - 64G Corsair Vengeance DDR4
Boot Drive - 1TB Intel M.2 SSD Storage Drive
Storage - WD Blue SATA SSD 1TB
Monitor - Some Cheap 1440p Westinghouse model
Driver reinstall planned soon if needed.
Question: If my CPU lacks integrated graphics, is using a DDU acceptable?
Windows comes with simple display drivers that it uses as a fallback. In safe mode, GPU drivers aren’t loaded, which helps DDU remove them. Windows Update often installs the necessary drivers before you even start using regular Windows. Some suggest turning off the network card or unplugging the Ethernet to avoid this issue, but only do so if you need to install a specific driver for testing and want to prevent conflicts from other drivers.
It's okay if your system doesn't have an integrated graphics card. When you run DDU to remove the drivers, it will revert to the standard Microsoft drivers by default. Be sure to use DDU in safe mode to ensure all driver files are cleared properly.
Great start! I followed DDU in safe mode just now. It looks like the options were a bit too aggressive. Seems the process worked out. I'm about to reinstall the Nvidia drivers and dive into the most challenging game possible to test everything. Note: DDU removed GeForce Experience, which I didn’t like. I’m considering an older driver version for now. Updated September 3, 2023 by TangentalV.