is my 4090 broken?
is my 4090 broken?
Hello, it seems you're experiencing problems with your GPU (Asus ROG Strix RTX 4090). After playing a game for 1 to 10 minutes, the display turns black and the fans spin at full speed. EventViewer often records these events with these messages: 1. “The description for Event ID 14 from source nvlddmkm cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair the component on the local computer. If the event originated on another computer, the display information had to be saved with the event. The following information was included with the event: DeviceVideo3 0000(0000) 00000000 00000000 Element not found” Also seen: “The description for Event ID 0 from source nvlddmkm cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair the component on the local computer. If the event originated on another computer, the display information had to be saved with the event. The following information was included with the event: DeviceVideo3 UCodeReset TDR occurred on GPUID:100 Element not found” Another error shown in EventViewer: 3 “Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully recovered.” A .dmp file was created a few times, but I’m unsure how to interpret it or if it’s useful. After looking into this, nvlddmkm errors seem very common and could point to many causes. Here are the steps I’ve tried so far: · Run DDU drivers in safe mode (no internet) and update or reinstall them. · Switch power settings to “Prefer maximum performance.” · Turn off hardware acceleration for GPU scheduling. · Remove all third-party lighting controllers (Asus Armoury Crate, Corsair iCUE, Razer Synapse). · Use a different DisplayPort cable versus HDMI and try another port. · Scan SSDs with Samsung magician; both appear fine. · Monitor CPU and GPU temps during games (normal, under 70°C). · Disable XMP profile for RAM. · Set Link State Power Management to OFF. · Enable ECC state. · Update GPU BIOS. · Perform a clean reinstall of Windows 11. · Limit GPU power to 80%. · Flip the switch on the graphics card to Quiet mode instead of Performance vBIOS. · Change permissions for nvlddmkm.sys to full control. · Turn off “Fast startup” in Windows 11. Most crashes happen within the first 10 minutes of gaming, but sometimes they occur after a period of inactivity. I’ve also noticed this issue after updating the ASUS Armoury Crate about a month ago. Since then, it’s become more frequent—sometimes daily. This community has always been very supportive; your help would mean a lot. Thank you in advance for your time and advice.
The PC specifications are listed in the PCpartpicker link from your signature. During gaming, CPU and GPU temperatures stayed normal (below 70°C).
Thank you for your input. I'm unsure about the wiring details you're asking about. You mentioned using a specific cable kit for ASUS and Seasonic, including a 16-pin to 4 x 8-pin PCI-e cable. I haven't encountered any problems with it for six months. You didn't try changing the performance to quiet mode, but you're open to testing it. I assumed it only affected the fan profile.
Thank you for clarifying. Here’s the information from your PC specs page: https://pcpartpicker.com/b/DYNPxr
These vBIOS updates modify fan and boosting settings, such as TDP, based on Asus' decisions. This influences the voltage the GPU core runs at and technically represents a new vBIOS version. If the main vBIOS has issues, it serves as a test method. I also tried using the provided adapter; a faulty internal cablemod caused similar problems, possibly requiring reboots. It seems the issue might stem from a degraded cable rather than the software itself.