PC keeps failing or slowing down during tough games from the start
PC keeps failing or slowing down during tough games from the start
Timeline of Technical Problems with My PC (Nov 2024 – May 2025)
PC Specifications:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4060 Ti OC 8 GB
- RAM: 2x16 GB DDR5 6000 MHz G.Skill (SK Hynix)
- Motherboard: B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE (BIOS v33 – RAM and CPU support updates)
- Storage: 1TB Adata M.2 SSD
- Power Supply: Seasonic Focus SGX 650W Gold 80+
- OS: Windows 11 (reinstalled cleanly several times)
- Drivers: NVIDIA 576.40, regularly reinstalled
- XMP profile: Disabled (enabling increases instability)
- Voltage settings: Previously 1.10V, now 1.30V for DDR and DDRQ (attempted to resolve issue)
Issue Timeline:
- November 2024 – New PC built; early crashes after ~1 hour in demanding titles like Red Dead Redemption 2 and DOOM Eternal.
- December 2024 – April 2025 – Occasional crashes logged with “Memory Access Violation” errors. Stress tests passed; RAM still under suspicion.
- May 2025 – Individual RAM checks in various slots (A2/B2); crashes eliminated with single stick use. Crashes intensified in dual-channel mode.
- BIOS update to version F33 (includes CPU/RAM fixes); post-update: games stopped crashing but froze after 5–10 minutes. Audio remained active. Force-closing games triggered Event Viewer entries:
- Error ID 153
- Exception code 0xc0000005 (DOOM-related)
- 0x80000003 (Red Dead Redemption 2, DOOM: The Dark Ages)
- Games functioning well: Core Keeper, Minecraft, Terraria, League of Legends, and other low-demand titles.
Attempted Fixes:
- Multiple clean installs of Windows.
- Driver reinstalls of NVIDIA.
- Disabling XMP profile.
- Changing RAM voltage settings.
- No success in resolving the problem.
I don’t have access to the hardware. Remove one RAM stick until you can replace it and get stability back. If you install new RAM, pick a completely different brand and model to avoid issues with the motherboard firmware. Alternatively, check the board’s specifications—certain components are clearly a RAM problem that won’t be fixed with faulty parts.
I understand! Here’s a summary of what you tried but might have overlooked: updated chipset drivers, tested various RAM options, verified if RAM was in the QVL, and swapped out another PSU. These seem like the most probable causes. Unless you're an expert in software issues, fixing a PC without replacing parts usually involves starting with RAM.
No, my RAM isn<|pad|>, the model G.Skill Ripjaws S5 F5-6000J3238F16G, isn't shown on the official QLV for my motherboard (Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE).
Yes, I've already installed the newest AMD chipset drivers.
Yes, I used the ADATA SSD Toolbox to verify and update the SSD firmware I plan to purchase. I'll share the results here. Thanks!
Currently, I lack access to new RAM, but I plan to run the system with a single stick installed to check stability and pinpoint the problem. After acquiring a replacement, I'll select a model fully listed on my motherboard's QVL. Appreciate the advice!