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Issue arises when NVME M.2 SSD is installed, causing game crashes.

Issue arises when NVME M.2 SSD is installed, causing game crashes.

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fluffyyy2
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07-03-2021, 08:06 PM
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I'm facing an issue with my setup. After installing Windows 11 on a fresh system, I replaced my old SSD and HDD. Games downloaded work fine, but playing them causes immediate crashes or BSODs. Samsung Magician shows no errors. I tried using a different drive slot on my motherboard, but the problem continues. My brother's PC had a PSU that worked, so I checked his setup. He used an 850W unit while I have a 600W, which might be the issue. The NVMe M.2 SSD seems fine, but could it need more power? I'm unsure about the correct power supply for this configuration.
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fluffyyy2
07-03-2021, 08:06 PM #1

I'm facing an issue with my setup. After installing Windows 11 on a fresh system, I replaced my old SSD and HDD. Games downloaded work fine, but playing them causes immediate crashes or BSODs. Samsung Magician shows no errors. I tried using a different drive slot on my motherboard, but the problem continues. My brother's PC had a PSU that worked, so I checked his setup. He used an 850W unit while I have a 600W, which might be the issue. The NVMe M.2 SSD seems fine, but could it need more power? I'm unsure about the correct power supply for this configuration.

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unicorn520
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07-03-2021, 11:06 PM
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Since the SSD is brand new and it actually runs smoothly with the stronger PSU, I’d recommend swapping out the PSU (it’s a relatively inexpensive upgrade). The system’s power consumption seems moderate, but upgrading to an 800W or higher high-quality PSU would be a wise long-term investment, especially since all parts are increasingly demanding more power.
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unicorn520
07-03-2021, 11:06 PM #2

Since the SSD is brand new and it actually runs smoothly with the stronger PSU, I’d recommend swapping out the PSU (it’s a relatively inexpensive upgrade). The system’s power consumption seems moderate, but upgrading to an 800W or higher high-quality PSU would be a wise long-term investment, especially since all parts are increasingly demanding more power.