PC often shuts down during games; issue code 41 appears.
PC often shuts down during games; issue code 41 appears.
for a few months now, my system has experienced frequent crashes while gaming. these occur across multiple titles—including TF2, COD, Overwatch, Risk of Rain 2, etc.—and the machine freezes abruptly for a brief moment before restarting. this typically happens around the halfway point of a session or after several hours of play. in the event log, the main issue is recorded as 'kernel-power' with ID 41. no other critical errors appear in any other programs. regarding booting, I’m unable to start my PC when enabling XMP in BIOS. I can adjust voltage and timing manually, but only up to 3100 MHz (not 3200), and this leads to more crashes. I’ve replaced the power supply; it seems the problem lies with my RAM, CPU, or motherboard. All drivers are current, and my specs include: Windows 10 Education 64-bit, 5600x B550 Aorus Alite 3070TI, FE, G Skill Tridentz 2x8GB, 3200MHz CL16 RAM. Thank you.
Testing memory is usually the simplest approach. You can start by comparing one stick with another, checking various slots, and observing if crashes persist, or run memtest86 multiple times. Confirm whether it's RAM or eliminate other possibilities. The power supply might still be an issue if you swap a weaker component for a better one.
This confirms RAM isn't the problem. The test ran successfully.
Can't open the document, but since it's not too recent, it might be possible to run through it multiple times. It may finish in a few hours or even a full day, though problems could remain. The more time it spends running, the higher the chance of fixing any issues.
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I believe I identified the problem. My RAM model is f4-3200c16d-16gtzr, yet my motherboard only supports f4-3200c16d-16gvkb. It seems I overlooked those final digits, which caused the issue. I plan to purchase new RAM and check if it resolves the problem.
Perhaps, though they seem quite alike. They don’t cover every RAM module or kit in detail. If one works, it’s a good chance the others will too, particularly since memtest didn’t show any problems. Still, I’m not sure how much different they really are.
I placed the RAM I double verified is compatible, but the issues persist. The system won’t boot even with XMP enabled. Should I consider replacing the motherboard?
Uncertain to determine. It's possible the RAM was faulty before. Likely issues could stem from the motherboard, CPU, or GPU. The PSU doesn't seem to be the main concern since you've replaced it and it has sufficient wattage. You might have unstable power at home or voltage fluctuations affecting performance during gaming. If you connect it to a UPS, that would be a good starting point. Consider replacing the video card if possible. This narrows things down to the motherboard or CPU, which are harder to replace. You could also inspect the VRMs on your motherboard for overheating and test with a fan. Running stress tests like Prime95 for the CPU or FurMark for the GPU can help identify the culprit.