Multiple issues affecting 4080Lot, NVIDIA drivers failing to run
Multiple issues affecting 4080Lot, NVIDIA drivers failing to run
Hello! I understand this message is lengthy, but I’ve been working on resolving this problem for several months. I’ve shared many details in hopes someone notices something I might have missed. I’m primarily a Linux user, but for these tests, I relied only on Windows to limit potential complications. At the end of last year, I upgraded my setup with a 7950x motherboard, Gigabyte Aorus Master X670E, Corsair Vengeance RGB Black 32GB DDR5 (CMH32GX5M2B5200C40), additional fans, and a Lian Li O11D XL case. I retained just SATA drives, an M2 drive, my 2070 Super MSI GPU, and the power supply unit. I assembled the system and it worked well for a while, though there were some issues—like needing to downgrade RAM speed if upgrading to 128GB, and a slow boot time initially that improved with updated BIOS drivers. I also swapped in an FE 4080 to replace my 2070 Super, which functioned without problems.
After some troubleshooting, the main hurdle came when my PC wouldn’t boot at all in November. After extensive debugging, I discovered the M2 drive was no longer being recognized. This occurred regularly, and the only solution was resetting CMOS and briefly disconnecting the power supply. It was frustrating, but I was prepared to repeat this process a few times each month. Curious, I ran an extended memory test and everything appeared normal. Smart checks on all drives passed, and I tested various BIOS versions, including beta releases.
Then, in early January, my PC failed to boot again. CMOS reset didn’t help; the M2 drive disappeared entirely. I tried different ports, but nothing worked. I attempted booting from USB devices, though they detected them, I still couldn’t launch Windows or Ubuntu. Arch booted, memtest passed, and BIOS updates were tested. Eventually, I bought a new 7950x and managed to get the system back online.
However, another issue emerged: after rebooting, if I played Forza for a short time and then exited, the GPU driver would crash, displaying five errors in the event viewer (codes 14 and 10). This was puzzling because it seemed unrelated to the previous problems. After several attempts—changing BIOS settings like XMP, virtualization, and rebar—I still faced issues. The only settings I adjusted were XMP, virtualization, and rebar.
Eventually, I suspected a hardware problem rather than software. A full power cycle resolved it, but the root cause remained unclear. Days passed with more random crashes, sometimes during gameplay or after rebooting. I tried removing the GPU entirely for a few days, but the issue persisted. Eventually, I removed the GPU and used my 2070 Super temporarily. The crashes continued on that unit as well.
I also experienced a blue screen at one point, traced to a failing SATA drive with numerous SMART errors. I replaced all SATA drives, yet the NVIDIA driver issues remained unchanged. I didn’t install any additional software except games, Discord, a browser, and drivers.
To summarize, my current troubles stem from potential motherboard or CPU problems. I’ve tried various fixes—BIOS updates, different RAM types, power supply upgrades, and even a new motherboard—but nothing has resolved the core issue. I’m still working through this and hope you can help identify any patterns or steps I missed.
Please let me know if you have any insights or additional details that might assist further.
You have the Asus board working for a short period, then it crashed again with the same error messages. It seems like you now see two of these errors in the viewer instead of the usual five, though they look identical to before. You’ve just replaced the RAM today and are checking to eliminate that possibility, but you’re feeling uncertain.
Since then, I received a fresh RAM module and it functioned properly for eight days. I thought I had resolved the issue, but after putting my old RAM back in, it crashed again. The next day I replaced it with the new one, and it didn’t fail. It lasted five days on the original RAM before finally failing. That gave me confidence—it might be time to stop pretending. I installed the new RAM and experienced another crash within a couple of hours. This happened about a week ago. Later, I discovered a peculiar issue in Forza. I consistently crashed the GPU driver, and for that reason, Forza by proxy also failed. It required raytracing at maximum settings and starting photo mode at race start to trigger the crash. Whenever I tried it with someone else’s identical setup—same Windows version, driver, game, and specs—I couldn’t reproduce the problem. I even tested their configuration, but only when they enabled raytracing could I get the same crash. This might be useful because it matches the exact crash I’m experiencing now. I also purchased a UPS to eliminate that possibility, but it didn’t help.
You're experiencing the same problem again, which is frustrating. It sounds like your GPU issue started after replacing the graphics card two months ago. Since you've been seeing constant issues now, it might be worth checking for any recent changes or updates that could affect performance. The TDRDelay method in the registry could help, but if you're unsure how to proceed, consider consulting a professional or looking into more detailed troubleshooting guides.