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.
Ok now i don't know if I made that too dramatic. The reason I have to downclock it is because supposedly, there is a problem between unreal engine and some cards. I'm not sure that people killing their cards would be so common that there's a known fix for that type of thing.
Here's a screenshot from the forum
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Also, I can still play most of the games I have. The ones I listed are pretty much the only ones that I have problems with, and the "Application has been blocked from accessing graphics hardware" message only happens with as i said, about 3 apps. What's weird tho is that: 1.Afterburner keeps showing full clock speed at all times, but in the graphs it shows the real % usage. (might try to reinstall the app) and 2. considering my gpu, games like overwatch on high details shouldnt be that demanding, yet I usually have 90-100% usage when I play it.
That's a solid suggestion. As I go through the replies, I think the PSU could be the issue, since problems usually arise when the GPU gets too much power. I have a friend with a 750W PSU and will ask him to assist me soon.
I understand you, every time I try to play a game I spend the first two hours dealing with crashes. It’s really hard to resist going back to consoles now, especially since I’ve been using PC for the last eight years.
I have a similar post here too, as I’m experiencing driver crashes unless I reduce power consumption before playing. I believe the last two Nvidia drivers might not work with 20 series cards.
Of course, I’ve checked through many discussions on EA and Rockstar forums about these issues, reinstalling Windows twice hasn’t helped. Some people even suggest just reinstalling DirectX, but that doesn’t seem to work either.
Keep going, we’ll make it through this.
Yes, the SSD serves as the boot drive and has 130GB left, with roughly a quarter still available. The pattern of crashes seems linked to high GPU usage and insufficient power during game startup. I plan to test a better PSU to determine if that's the cause. It's also worth noting that no game ever crashes after it starts, either running perfectly or failing at launch.
Additionally, I maintain regular PC cleanings to prevent potential issues. I'll check for any loose connections as well.
After powering on, open Task Manager or Resource Monitor (use both but only one at a time) to initially see what the system is doing before launching a game. Keep the window open but move it to one side or the other of the screen. Wait a few minutes until the system calms down and stops unnecessary tasks like background updates, backups, or app refreshes. Observe the overall activity. Then begin the game and monitor closely for shifts in resource consumption and usage patterns. It may be useful to identify any peaks that appear when the game starts. Understanding what triggers these peaks and why is important.
I've been reading this advice after seeing others get good responses about kid gloves. I'm going to take them off. Your SSD seems too small and might fail when it gets nearly full. The crashes could come from low wattage power supply or a cheap power supply. It might also be due to your windows swap file—any gamer using less than 650W with a decent graphics card will encounter problems, potentially overwriting video drivers. Consider a fresh installation of the latest version. Use a system temperature monitor to check if your cooling is adequate under load; if not, it will crash. Your current RAM usage is on the low side, as most ASRock boards are entry-level and prone to issues. I’d suggest upgrading to a mid-range board to avoid problems—something between 100 to 120 dollars would be ideal. If you’re planning to run more than a few games, get a standard HD drive for storage so you can free up space and it’s more cost-effective. Don’t go cheap on the SSD; opt for a Samsung model and research further. My advice is to get at least 1 TB, Evo is recommended but if you can’t afford it, QVO works but has a 2-year warranty instead of 5. Run your OS from the SSD and games from the standard HD drive. Never let the fill level exceed half. I’ll start with these suggestions.
It isn't about being overly cautious or using "kid gloves." The main goal right now is to pinpoint the reasons behind the issue at hand. After that, we should explore practical solutions that fit the current circumstances. Not everyone may be able to buy or replace parts easily—especially if they're hard to get or available at all. Additionally, there are differing perspectives on things like SSD capacity and how much space can be used. Why not aim for clear, helpful responses? It helps maintain a respectful tone, keeps us focused, and makes the process more effective.
A 500GB SSD isn't overly small. Typically, leaving around 20% unused space is sufficient. Having more is acceptable, though it's not necessary to be exactly half.
Ok so an update, I troubleshooted and it's definitely the graphics card. I don't know what the issue is precisely, but it's definitely what's causing the errors and crashes. So now I've got an even bigger issue. I can give it back to the eshop i bought it from, problem is, they're definitely not going to give me a new model because of the shortage, and it would probably be a miracle if they managed to fix it.
That means they'll have to give me back the money, however, I bought the card before the big shortage, which means they will give me about 2/5 the amount of money I need to get a new gpu. I actually found a fairly good deal, a 3060 for 750 euro. It doesn't look that bad, but not that good either. The best thing is that a power supply comes with it so I wouldn't have to buy a new one. My question now is, if it's worth it. The link for the gpu is
here.