Issue with RTX 5080 not running smoothly even when turned off.
Issue with RTX 5080 not running smoothly even when turned off.
RTX 5080 malfunction report during gaming (notably Stalker 2) with Event ID 41 and 0x00000133 (DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION) errors. System freezes and restarts frequently during long play sessions. AMD Ryzen 9 9950x3d G.SKILL Trident Z5 Royal Neo Series (AMD Expo) DDR5 RAM 64GB (2×32GB) at 6000MT/s, operating at 5600mhz. Currently running A asrock taichi 1300W PSU; issue persists across multiple RAM sticks and brand switches. Recent BIOS update did not resolve power delivery problems (confirmed stable 356W). Tested various cables—triple 8-pin and single 600W—showing consistent performance. Updated PCIe settings to Gen4, disabled Fast Boot/ERP Memory Stability, lowered DDR5 from 6000MHz to 5600MHz (EXPO enabled) due to compatibility concerns. FCH Spread Spectrum adjustments worsened the problem when enabled.
Current situation: Same DPC_WATCHDOG_VIOLATION crashes continue despite all BIOS tweaks. Riser cable setup remains problematic—original HYTE 4.0 failed, then switched to LINKUP 5.0 and still crashed. Both failed with identical errors. Applied advanced configurations (stress tests, driver rollbacks) but issues persist. Display often cuts out during extended gaming, requiring forced restarts or entering the Windows pin screen.
Anyone have suggestions on next steps?
Watchdog typically doesn't involve CPU or GPU issues. Reset CMOS and start everything normally except rebar is turned off. Ensure RAM is placed in slots A2 and B2 (2+4). Note: if you disable fast boot in BIOS, do the same in Windows. Update: CPU to GPU...
Ensure fast boot is turned off in BIOS; also verify this setting in Windows. Both systems should have RAM installed in the correct slots A2 and B2.
Were you using a stable setup? Also, consider trying the 572.83 "Studio drivers" installation... it functioned well for me without any crashes or major issues, aside from minor bugs and some inconveniences.