I've replaced the windows, but my games are still having issues.
I've replaced the windows, but my games are still having issues.
Recently my PC became stuck in a bootloop, so I replaced the RAM which resolved the issue. I managed to boot into Windows but later encountered errors that caused shutdowns. After reinstalling Windows and all drivers, my game would crash after just 5 to 10 minutes of play. I checked for corrupt files and tried fixes for specific titles, yet problems persisted only during gaming. As far as I understand, everything functions normally otherwise. For a detailed breakdown of my system, here’s the parts list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/tKXPLs
It doesn’t affect your whole PC, only the game you’re playing. (I’ve tried several games and they all crashed except Dead By Daylight). This means you’ll just see a simple crash screen, but you can return to your desktop without issues. A Windows memory test came back clean, so the problem isn’t with your system’s RAM.
I thought checking my storage and switching OS might help, but it keeps happening. Could this be related to my hardware?
It could help to run DDU to remove and reinstall the graphics driver, just in case. It might not solve the issue but it’s a quick way to test. Memtest is a better option if you want a thorough check, though it takes longer to scan RAM. You should also look into your system temperatures while playing games—anything above normal could indicate overheating. The HWinfo tool can provide this data.
My temperatures remain steady between 50-60 degrees during gameplay, which suggests it's not overheating. I plan to run memtest tonight as suggested. I’ll also uninstall the GPU driver using ddu and will update you if it affects things.
Run Memtest overnight for a few cycles, then review the results. If nothing appears, it may point to hardware issues. A failed driver reload usually isn’t the cause unless you’re using the same problematic drivers again. You didn’t mention resetting the BIOS, so check that as well.