Overclocking and related problems such as blue screen and overheating in Windows 10
Overclocking and related problems such as blue screen and overheating in Windows 10
Hello, community. Here is my detailed overview of my desktop setup.
The processor is an Intel Core i5-4690K at 4.5 GHz (overclocked).
The operating system is Windows 10 Pro 64-bit.
The CPU cooler is a Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO.
The motherboard is an ASUS Z97-A ATX DDR3 2600 LGA 1150 board with Z97-A branding.
I have installed Kingston HyperX FURY 8GB RAM kits (2x4GB, 1600MHz DDR3 CL10).
The graphics card is an EVGA GeForce GTX 970 with 4GB SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ cooling.
The power supply is a Corsair CX Series CX600M, 600W.
I use a SanDisk Ultra II SSD of 240GB SATA III.
The hard drive is a WD Green 1 TB SATA III drive with 64 MB cache.
The case is a Corsair Carbide SPEC-01 with multiple fans and a well-designed layout.
Regarding the issue, after overclocking—even though the speed is automatically boosted—I encounter blue screen errors with codes like 'MACHINE_CHECK_EXCEPTION' and 'WHEA_CORRECTABLE_ERROR'. These problems seem linked to both overclocking and possible overheating. Despite having a high number of fans, I notice the case isn’t as well-cooled as I expected.
I’m considering two solutions:
1) Switch from air cooling to AIO liquid cooling. Will that eliminate the errors?
2) Disable the overclock entirely.
What are your recommendations? I’m open to hearing any advice you might have.
Thank you all.
Start by reducing the errors and blue screen issues so you stay on track. Turn off the overclock. Perform tests without it. No errors or blue screens? That means the overclock was the cause. If you still experience similar problems, the issue isn’t just from the overclock. Check elsewhere, keeping the overclock disabled. However, if budget allows, consider an AIO water-cooling system. It will definitely lower temperatures, but it might not fix the bluescreen or errors caused by other factors like software, drivers, or system file issues.
Start by reducing the errors and blue screen issues so you don’t take the wrong route. Turn off the overclock. Perform tests without it. No errors or blue screens? That means the overclock was the cause. If you still experience similar problems, the issue isn’t just from the overclock. Check elsewhere, keeping the overclock disabled.
But if budget isn’t an issue, consider an AIO water-cooling system. It will definitely lower temperatures, though it might not fix the blue screen or errors caused by other factors like software, drivers, or system file issues...?