New installation issue, random crashes during boot in Overwatch 2, followed by steady BSODs in OCCT. Need assistance!
New installation issue, random crashes during boot in Overwatch 2, followed by steady BSODs in OCCT. Need assistance!
I understand this might be outside the intended forum area, but I'm here sharing because I encountered some OCCT issues. I just set up a new setup about four days ago. Here are my specs: GPU – RTX 4070, CPU – Ryzen 7 7700X, cooler – NZXT Kraken Z73, RAM – G.Skill Trident Neo 32GB at 6000MHz dual 16GB, 2x16 MOBO ASUS B650-E, gaming Wi-Fi, case – NZXT H9 Flow. I usually keep Eco Mode on and use EXPO Profile 1 in BIOS. I changed the fan curves only. I moved my C drive from an older machine (2060 Super, 3600x, B450 Tomahawk, 32GB Corsair RAM at 3200MHz) to this rig. I didn’t reinstall Windows since it worked without it.
Recently, I crashed unexpectedly while playing Overwatch 2. The crash code was KMODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED. I don’t recall the faulty driver or file, and no DMP log appeared, which is confusing. Right away I felt anxious because this was a brand-new build I invested in, and I dislike tech problems. I attempted an OCCT large test, but within seconds the PC froze and crashed. The error code was CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT.
I tried running OCCT without Eco Mode or EXPO, both still triggered the same error. Without changing settings, it ran a bit longer before failing. I also tried a few more times with previous configurations to check if it was random. Cinebench R23 worked for about 30 seconds before stopping, but that didn’t last long. Previously, a 10-minute Cinebench test gave a score of around 18778.
I haven’t seen other issues yet, but I’m cautious about testing new games or running additional tests. My main concern is this expensive setup and the frustration it’s causing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
If you have any suggestions or solutions, please let me know.
Do you have a Windows backup available that you can fall back on? Watchdog handles all issues automatically if I revert to the previous backup.
From my observations, watchdog problems often stem from software issues, so consider a clean reinstall. The simplest approach is to use an affordable SSD, install Windows without activation, and test it briefly. This lets you preserve your existing setup. If the problem persists, a fresh installation or restoring a working backup becomes necessary. If crashes continue, it’s likely unrelated to your operating system.