Issue detected during Valley Benchmark execution.
Issue detected during Valley Benchmark execution.
My objective was to overclock my machine, however, attempting to initiate the process with Valley caused my system to halt and require a restart. Furthermore, I’ve encountered difficulties with both PlayerUnknown's Battleground and Destiny 2, experiencing frequent crashes during gameplay. I also ran 3DMark, which crashed only twice.
My system specifications are as follows:
CPU - Intel i5 2500K
Cooler – Coolermaster 212 EVO
Motherboard - Asus P8Z68-V LX
Memory – Corsair Vengeance (2x4gb)
Graphics Card - EVGA GeForce GTX 780
Power Supply – Corsair TX 750w (an older model)
I believe the power supply unit may be the issue due to its age, though I am relatively new to troubleshooting hardware problems. I have performed driver removal and reinstallation using DDU, and I've also meticulously cleaned the graphics card slot and connectors.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or assistance you could provide!
Let's discuss your CPU overclocking efforts.
What cooling solution are you employing?
Could you outline the modifications you've implemented?
What’s your CPU temperature reading currently?
That motherboard isn’t built to handle extensive overclocking; it lacks sufficient power phases and doesn't include a heatsink for the VRM MOSFETs.
My central processing unit hasn't been overclocked. I am utilizing the Cooler Master 212 EVO cooler. No modifications were made prior to experiencing these crashes. The CPU’s temperatures are approximately 66 degrees Celsius while playing Destiny 2 – I haven't yet evaluated it with performance tests. The graphics card maintains temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees Celsius. After some time playing Destiny 2, I began encountering crashes in a specific area. It’s unclear whether this is due to an issue within the game itself or simply a result of prolonged usage.
First, we should attempt to minimize potential software clashes by removing any programs beginning with “Win.” Check your system tray for items you can disable and use only when necessary. It’s also crucial to execute
CCleaner
(a free version) and perform both the Cleaning and Registry functions. If it identifies a large amount of problematic data, repeat the process.
Additionally, consider using
Malwarebytes
(the free version) to detect any poorly coded malware that may be causing interference and consuming system resources. The i5-2500K’s temperature appears elevated, even without overclocking and with a 212 EVO cooler in place, reaching up to 66°C. Replacing or removing the thermal interface material may be warranted at this point. Please report your findings after trying these steps.
Following your instructions, I completed each process and believed the issue was resolved when I removed AMD files from my system. After testing with the Valley benchmark, things appeared stable; however, while playing Destiny 2 for several hours, the game began to crash repeatedly. This occurrence typically develops after an extended period of gameplay and then triggers consistently upon restarting the computer. Rebooting my PC has not alleviated this problem.
Once your central processing unit, graphics card, and motherboard temperatures are within acceptable limits, and you’ve performed a scan for malicious software and used CCleaner to eliminate any problems, the subsequent step I would take is to assess what can be examined—such as your RAM. Execute
Memtest86+
on each memory module separately, allowing for at least a complete cycle (which may require a significant amount of time). If any errors are detected during this process, it’s likely that the module is experiencing a malfunction.
If you suspect an issue with your power supply unit, and you possess a multimeter, measure the voltages at both the 24-pin connector and the 4/8 pin CPU power connector while the computer is running. Alternatively, you can obtain a less precise reading with software programs like
HWMonitor+.
I am presuming that you have already attempted to install the problematic game in a fresh, clean environment.
Due to the absence of a USB drive and the late hour, I intended to examine the electrical levels this evening. Utilizing HWMonitor, my graphics card displays 0.912V while the central processing unit indicates 1.351V. MSI Afterburner confirms a maximum GPU voltage of 1075mV. I am uncertain about whether these readings are acceptable or not.
I plan to assess the memory values tomorrow once I locate a USB device.
I recently installed the game from scratch, but regrettably, several games have experienced crashes.
I recently noticed an issue I hadn’t observed previously. The CPUTIN temperature is registering between 70 and 80 degrees Celsius during inactivity, increasing to as high as 90 degrees Celsius when subjected to testing.
Update:
It could potentially be a malfunction, as the temperature occasionally drops to the 30s. Should I be concerned about this?
Absolutely!
If the readings show that temperature, there’s a serious issue. Check your CPU temperatures using RealTemp. Examine the temperatures of each core separately, rather than looking at a single overall number.
90 degrees Celsius is far beyond the point where the processor should be working, and I find it astonishing that your computer hasn't already turned itself off given those readings.
I became quite eager to investigate whether this was the cause of my issue, so I stayed up later than usual to examine it closely. RealTemp failed to launch on my computer, and I attempted numerous solutions in an effort to resolve the problem, yet all attempts proved unsuccessful. I’ve been exploring online resources and discovered several discussion boards where users were experiencing the identical difficulty. The prevailing suggestion was that the issue stemmed from a malfunction within the Monitor application, as other system metrics appeared to be operating normally.
Are you aware of any alternative software that would enable me to verify if it’s providing the same readings? I was unable to locate any further tools, regrettably.