New PC crashes repeatedly each day, often during gameplay.
New PC crashes repeatedly each day, often during gameplay.
This setup runs Windows 11 (24H2) with an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, 8-core CPU, 32GB RAM, and a GeForce 4070 Ti graphics card. It includes a 2TB ADATA LEGEND NVMe SSD and a 4TB HDD2 SATA-III drive. The system has been stable for about two weeks, but recently experienced crashes while playing WoW Classic. After multiple attempts to recover data, I encountered a corrupted dump file and a BSOD with memory-related issues. Tonight I've tried several times in BIOS mode disabling CPU turbo and have managed to salvage an uncorrupted backup file. I’m new to tech and want advice on troubleshooting or upgrades—especially since I don’t own NVMe drives from WD or Sandisk. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks! 032225-13281-01.zip
The Windows Event Viewer typically displays an error or warning message related to the system crash, such as "System Error" or "Blue Screen of Death" details. It may also show information about the crash cause, like hardware issues or software conflicts.
Run a stress test on the GPU. If successful, verify RAM stability using memtest.
The issue seems linked to the page file. From this data, storage appears to be the primary concern. The exception handling and corruption issues point more toward storage problems. Memory and storage often behave similarly due to the page file, making it hard to pinpoint a single cause. Regarding the dump file, whether it was generated or not affects the suspicion level—zero size files are less likely but still worth checking.
Weirdly enough it looked like it only had a single kernel error saying the system failed to shut down normally, I will check again and especially once it happens again I will do this too; I am currently undergoing a memtest and it’s on pass 3 with 0 errors so far. I think it did still create a dump file and that it was corrupted because I restarted too quickly without waiting for it to generate one; normally I would not do this but I was streaming on twitch at the time so I didn’t want to leave my chat hanging LOL I will see if the corrupted dump files are still available right after my memtest completes I also updated my bios and checked for any xmp settings turned on (which there weren’t any). Since it seems to be storage related, I assume that means replacing the drives I have is mandatory or is it possible they just need to be formatted? thank you guys so much btw! I will update with the memtest results and any corrupted dump files I can find.
I overlooked an SFC scan that showed no problems. The only other files available are the complete version I previously shared, which is 30 gigabytes—uncertain if it’s suitable for upload or useful? Memtest86 successfully completed all four tests. I assumed faulty RAM was the issue since replacements are inexpensive compared to other components. Here’s a summary of my event viewer data: overall, there are no notable sections beyond the bug reports. Could you clarify which parts are most important besides the error summaries? It’s tough to pinpoint exact blue screen moments except for the last one at 2:35 am this morning. I think those bug checks likely triggered the other crashes, as their descriptions note Windows couldn’t generate a dump file.
For each bug check:
- One had a specific code and location.
- Another had a unique report ID and file path.
- A third showed multiple codes with distinct paths.
The blue screens probably followed these patterns: reboot after each check, with detailed logs in the files.
Regarding RAM speed: I noticed in my BIOS it mentioned 6300 MHz without an XMP profile. That could be a clue—maybe it’s not quite fast enough for optimal performance. I’ll verify this later and consider a stress test, but right now I’m not planning any overclocking. I’m just a casual gamer who wants things to run smoothly without getting too technical.
Thanks! Your setup looks solid: 32GB RAM at 5100 MT/s and a 6300 MHz CPU. I’ll review those numbers for you.
You mentioned the memory speed in MHz versus megahertz can be tricky—remember, MT/s is megabytes per second, while MHz is megahertz. That’s why your 6300 MHz RAM might actually be around 6.3 GB/s, which aligns with typical speeds for DDR5.
Since MemTest86 passed cleanly after four passes, it’s likely the issue isn’t with the memory itself but possibly with how the system handles errors or the driver configuration. If you want to double-check, swapping in fresh RAM from your friend would be a good next step.
Regarding the CPU rating of 5200 MHz, that does suggest a potential bottleneck if your RAM isn’t keeping up, especially at higher speeds. It could help narrow down whether the problem lies with memory or processor limitations.
Let me know what you find when you test the RAM, and we can dig deeper together!
It's great to hear you're making progress! I wish I had verified my BIOS version before applying the update. I'm glad the PC has held up during testing with the same software and games that previously caused issues. I'll continue running it for more time to ensure stability, and I'll share any updates here if I encounter similar problems again—so future users can benefit from this experience.
You might want to verify if the issue is related to Nvidia drivers, as recent updates have reported bugs. (see official Nvidia Reddit) Run a stress test on 3D Mark to see how your PC handles it. Also, if you haven’t configured your fan curve yet, download Fan Control for your system and set it up. Don’t forget to check for BIOS updates, since the version could affect compatibility with newer software.