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Need assistance? Files are damaged, game stops working, not sure if RAM or SSD is causing the issue.

Need assistance? Files are damaged, game stops working, not sure if RAM or SSD is causing the issue.

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UsingAura
Member
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09-30-2021, 09:44 AM
#1
Hello everyone, thank you for your feedback. I noticed my game would randomly freeze during Dota2 on maximum settings. After resetting my PC, it still crashes occasionally when playing or spectating. I've owned this machine for about five years and decided to clean everything. I reformatted all drives except the C drive where the OS is installed, using NTFS format. Then I installed Chrome, Discord, Steam, and Dota. This time I put Steam and Dota on the D drive, while other installations failed to work before the reset. Before resetting, my PC would crash when running other games too. However, it only stops during idle or light tasks like watching VLC or YouTube. After restarting, it works fine again. The latest crashes show errors but I suspect a memory issue (RAM/SSD) or possibly the motherboard. I’m open to replacing any component if you think it’s the cause. My specs are: GSKILL White RGB RAM, NTFS drives, and a recent PC build. Let me know your thoughts or suggestions on troubleshooting!
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UsingAura
09-30-2021, 09:44 AM #1

Hello everyone, thank you for your feedback. I noticed my game would randomly freeze during Dota2 on maximum settings. After resetting my PC, it still crashes occasionally when playing or spectating. I've owned this machine for about five years and decided to clean everything. I reformatted all drives except the C drive where the OS is installed, using NTFS format. Then I installed Chrome, Discord, Steam, and Dota. This time I put Steam and Dota on the D drive, while other installations failed to work before the reset. Before resetting, my PC would crash when running other games too. However, it only stops during idle or light tasks like watching VLC or YouTube. After restarting, it works fine again. The latest crashes show errors but I suspect a memory issue (RAM/SSD) or possibly the motherboard. I’m open to replacing any component if you think it’s the cause. My specs are: GSKILL White RGB RAM, NTFS drives, and a recent PC build. Let me know your thoughts or suggestions on troubleshooting!

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EpicLuigi767
Member
56
10-02-2021, 07:54 AM
#2
Execute a disk check on your drives. Retrieve detailed information about your storage to verify their condition. Are the 120GB SSDs still in use? It seems they might be from around ten years ago...
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EpicLuigi767
10-02-2021, 07:54 AM #2

Execute a disk check on your drives. Retrieve detailed information about your storage to verify their condition. Are the 120GB SSDs still in use? It seems they might be from around ten years ago...

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MelleFro
Junior Member
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10-09-2021, 10:55 PM
#3
The system has completed a comprehensive disk check. All checks passed with no errors detected. The drive appears healthy and there are no issues to address. You may proceed as planned.
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MelleFro
10-09-2021, 10:55 PM #3

The system has completed a comprehensive disk check. All checks passed with no errors detected. The drive appears healthy and there are no issues to address. You may proceed as planned.

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KwongKwaiLa
Member
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10-10-2021, 10:31 PM
#4
Next would be to execute memtest. From the link provided, you should run it when errors start appearing. Have you performed hwinfo64 and enabled logging to a file? Also, did you play Dota to trigger a crash? You can review the temperature readings after rebooting. The 1080 Ti model is outdated—do you have it serviced yet?
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KwongKwaiLa
10-10-2021, 10:31 PM #4

Next would be to execute memtest. From the link provided, you should run it when errors start appearing. Have you performed hwinfo64 and enabled logging to a file? Also, did you play Dota to trigger a crash? You can review the temperature readings after rebooting. The 1080 Ti model is outdated—do you have it serviced yet?

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4KPixels
Member
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10-11-2021, 03:14 AM
#5
Hi @Robchil, thanks for your support! I plan to move my games to another drive since the 1TB Western Digital seems to be failing. I might also consider purchasing a new SSD soon. Are there any specific brands or models you recommend? Also, how would you typically service a 1080Ti graphics card? Cheers, Nyatella
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4KPixels
10-11-2021, 03:14 AM #5

Hi @Robchil, thanks for your support! I plan to move my games to another drive since the 1TB Western Digital seems to be failing. I might also consider purchasing a new SSD soon. Are there any specific brands or models you recommend? Also, how would you typically service a 1080Ti graphics card? Cheers, Nyatella

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BladeWaker
Junior Member
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10-21-2021, 09:10 AM
#6
I handle the repairs myself, avoiding the most affordable options. I disassemble, clean, reapply paste, and swap out cooling pads, then reassemble everything. There are many YouTube tutorials on this process. Using non-conductive paste is key, matching the pad thickness, using isopropyl alcohol, and having the right tools—though they may add up—but it’s cheaper than buying a new card. I run hwinfo64 to check temperatures before deciding whether to service it.
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BladeWaker
10-21-2021, 09:10 AM #6

I handle the repairs myself, avoiding the most affordable options. I disassemble, clean, reapply paste, and swap out cooling pads, then reassemble everything. There are many YouTube tutorials on this process. Using non-conductive paste is key, matching the pad thickness, using isopropyl alcohol, and having the right tools—though they may add up—but it’s cheaper than buying a new card. I run hwinfo64 to check temperatures before deciding whether to service it.