I'm exhausted from wasting hours on games that always fail to function properly.
I'm exhausted from wasting hours on games that always fail to function properly.
My PC- gpu: EVGA GeForce RTX 2060 ko ultra gaming
cpu: Ryzen 5 1600 (12nm)
ram: G.skill tridentz 16gb 3000mhz
mobo: ASRock B450M Steel Legend
psu: SilentiumPC Vero L3 500W
ssd: Kingston A2000 M.2 500GB
hdd: Seagate barracuda 3,5" 1TB
Sorry but I'm also going to use this as a bit of a vent. Ever since I started playing pc games, which was a loong time ago, for some damn reason, I ALWAYS have some problems. At this point I just feel like I'm incredibly unlucky. So, the thing is... I can't play 40% of the games I want to play. Anything running on Unreal engine? (which is quite a lot of games) Doesn't work. Apex legends? Not a chance. Titanfall 2? Nah. GTA V which used to run somewhat well? Hah, don't think so. Doom eternal/2016? Nope! Hyper Scape? Watch dogs 2? Hitman/Hitman2? COD warzone? I bet you won't see this one coming: No.
So my question is, what the hell is going on here? I can't even connect anything similar between these issues, like the same types of errors or something. Everytime I get a name for a specific error, google it, and try the millions of fixes people post - none of them work. The only thing that's similar is that these usually run for a few seconds before crashing, or just crashing instantly. Am I just this unlucky? Why do most of the fixes I found online not work? Or when they extremely rarely work, they have to be something obscure? (Like in satisfactory, I have to underclock my gpu by at least 300mhz for the game to run). Ask for any info that might be needed. I just wanna play my games man...
EDIT 1(?): One thing I forgot to mention, just today, another problem occured- when I turn on some applications, I get a message saying "Application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware. Again, tried everything that I found online, problem not going away
)) Luckily it's only happening with about 3 apps. And another thing, I obviously tried every common tip like "update your graphics drivers", "restart your computer" or "update windows". I spent hours trying whenever something happened. Nothing works.
You're facing either a software or hardware issue. Let's begin with the software side. Back up everything and reinstall Windows using an USB drive, ensuring the HDD remains disconnected during the process. If this doesn't resolve the problem, it likely points to a hardware fault. The good news is that there are only a few components that might be causing issues. The downside is that you'll need to test each one individually. If you have two drives, try installing one at a time to see if the issue persists.
Is the fresh OS installation complete? Where were the games obtained?
If by fresh os you mean if I've used it for a short time—no, I've been using the PC for over a year and haven't reinstalled the OS.
Windows being up to date is similar to the first advice given on every forum about a game crashing. Yes, it's current.
If your worry is that I got them illegally, then no, they are mostly purchased on Steam, Ubisoft games on their own site, some on Epic Games, etc.
It's not the games that are the cause of your problems. You should identify the specific issues with each game if you want to find solutions.
You're facing either a software or hardware issue. Let's begin with the software side. Back up everything and reinstall Windows using an USB drive, ensuring the HDD remains disconnected during the process. If this doesn't resolve the problem, it likely points to a hardware fault. The good news is that there are only a few components that could be the cause. The bad part is that you'll need someone with a PC to test each individual part. You might want to focus on the GPU or power supply first, as those are often the most common culprits in this market.
You killed your GPU or are very close to do so.
Your gpu drivers crash, that's why applications can't access it, because your gpu is acting up.
Try to find the default non-overclock settings for your GPU and see with afterburner or something if your card goes above them, try to revert the gpu to standard (amd standard not what the oem did)
Very small chance it could be your PSU not delivering enough power or not clean/steady enough causing sort of a brown out on your gpu causing it to crash when under high load.
that is a fairly low rated power supply.
while your system isn't really much of a power draw there's still possibility that it just can't handle the load.
before getting down to trying a replacement graphics card i would definitely try a much better PSU.
if the new unit changes nothing, just return for refund. so make sure you purchase from somewhere with easy return policies.
Is the 500 GB Kingston SSD the boot drive? How much space is already used on it? Check the Reliability History and Event Viewer for any error codes, warnings, or events that match the crash times. Examine Resource Monitor and Task Manager to see how the system is performing—look at resource usage percentages and identify which component is consuming resources.
Also, in line with @JohnBonhamsGhost’s advice, the power supply unit could be a possible cause. But since the system is over a year old, it might just need some maintenance.
Turn off the device, unplug it, and open the case. Remove dust and debris. Make sure all components—cards, connectors, RAM, jumpers—are securely positioned. Over time, heat and vibrations can cause them to loosen. Use a bright flashlight to inspect for any signs of damage such as exposed wires, melting, discoloration, or bending.
If you haven't addressed your concerns yet, here are some suggestions:
1. Regarding the PSU: Consider borrowing a 700W unit to test, and check the age of your SilentiumPC. These units are popular in Poland but aren't seen as premium on any review sites I've looked at.
2. Following TerryLaze's remark about the GPU: Restore all GPU settings back to their default if possible, and avoid making changes. EVGA recommends a PSU with 500W or more for your GPU. Your current configuration seems close to a critical point.
3. Concerning RAM: Are you operating at maximum clock speed? Have you tried reducing it to 2100 MHz to see if stability improves? Gradually increase the speed until issues arise.
4. On the HDD: What is the age of your Seagate drive? Seagates have a mixed reputation in consumer products and are often criticized in enterprise setups. Perform a complete hardware test on the HDD and verify the integrity of the Steam games you're experiencing problems with.
5. Despite the specifications, it seems you have a mid-range PSU having difficulty powering a high-end GPU, which may be causing performance issues. Your HDD, holding all your games, appears to be outdated and could be slowing down data transfer.