Is the Windows 11 BSOD connected to the CPU?
Is the Windows 11 BSOD connected to the CPU?
Hello community, I'm trying to figure out a problem with the system I built for my neighbour's kid a year ago.
For-tnite, it causes BSOD after 15 to 60 minutes of gameplay, but I haven't seen any cooling issues—systems boot up normally without problems. Online access usually works fine without BSOD. The BSOD happened once during intense gameplay. It seems forcing the system under heavy load might be the cause.
During the build process:
- After installing the CPU cooler, I had to rotate it 180 degrees because it was blocking the RAM slots.
- The CPU was forcefully removed from its socket along with the cooler.
- No visible damage was found on either the socket or the CPU pins afterward. However, it's possible something broke. I didn't reapply any cooling paste, and the original paste is still intact.
Memcheck86 reported no errors, and chkdsk showed no issues. The system is flashed with the latest firmware, and Mobo uses the newest version.
Should I consider a clean OS installation or upgrade the 256GB SSD to a 1TB M2? Also, what about the power supply unit—would it be worth trying a different one?
Specs: ASUS PRIME A520M-K Moderkort, AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Wraith Stealth CPU, Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4-3200 C16 BK DC (16GB), Inter-Tech Argus RGB-650W CM II, NVIDIA Geforce ASUS ROG strix 1080 (used).
Thanks for any assistance!
The issue appears to have been resolved by turning off the "Precision Boost Overdrive" in the Asus BIOS. CPU temperatures decreased from around 85-91°C during idle under continuous load to 70-80°C. It's worth noting that before disabling PBO, I stress-tested:
- GPU load using "Matthew-x83"
- CPU load using Prime95
at the same time, and no BSODs occurred; the system remained stable under heavy constant load for extended periods.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Consider swapping this device for one that consistently delivers at least 550W of power across the whole setup.
I’m working on a system I built for a local child a year ago.
Where did you obtain the installer for the operating system? Did you allow the OS to install GPU drivers independently?
Mobo is updated with the most recent firmware.
Which BIOS version are you using for your motherboard?
Hi Lutfij, thank you.
The Mobo driver was obtained from the ASUS website (the previous version I flashed was more than two years old):
BIOS Version/Date "American Megatrends Inc. 3607, 3/22/2024"
The OS installer file came from microsoft.com, and it's an OEM license.
The GPU drivers were first downloaded from Nvidia but have since been handled by 'Nvidia experience', now at 'gameready v536.67'—there was an update!
I built a similar setup for myself to play CS2 and Starfield on:
PSU: Corsair cv-series-cv650
nvidia gtx 1080 (again, used)
ryzen 5600
It's been working perfectly!
Perhaps I should just change the PSUs and check if the problem disappears.
The issue appears to have been resolved by turning off the "Precision Boost Overdrive" in the Asus BIOS. CPU temperatures decreased from around 85-91°C during idle under continuous load to 70-80°C. It's worth noting that before disabling PBO, I stress-tested:
- GPU load using "Matthew-x83"
- CPU load using Prime95
at the same time, and no BSODs occurred; the system remained stable under heavy constant load for extended periods.