Issues with games causing PC crashes and reboots
Issues with games causing PC crashes and reboots
Computer Model: Desktop GPU Radeon RX 6950 XT
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
Mainboard: Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX BIOS Version F24c
RAM Specs: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR-5600 CL36
Power Supply: EVGA SuperNOVA 850 GT 850 W
Case: LANCOOL II MESH
Operating System & Version: Windows 11 Home 10.0.22631 Build 22631
GPU Drivers: 24.10.29.01-240714a-405491C-AMD-Software-Adrenalin-Edition
Chipset Drivers: 6.05.28.016
Troubleshooting Notes: Experiencing random crashes or freezes—games may freeze and crash to desktop, or the PC may shut down while idle. DRAM indicator lights up during crashes. Windows memory diagnostic detected hardware issues. Memtest86+ revealed multiple failures after testing RAM sticks in various slots. EXPO settings seem inconsistent; disabling it reduced crashes but not elimination. Any advice would be appreciated.
It seems both components might be faulty. Could it be a shared issue or another problem affecting the device?
Based on what you've described and verified, it looks like your RAM module might not be functioning properly. The only way to confirm this is by trying a different or confirmed working unit in the system to check if the issues persist. In fact, the 5600MHz CL36 chipset seems relatively slow for a Ryzen 7000 series machine.
Nope... higher RAM speed usually means more problems, not better performance. This isn’t a real upgrade, especially on this platform. Try using your existing RAM at default speeds without XMP to see what happens. The issue isn’t with your RAM itself, but likely with how the CPU manages memory.