PC runs smoothly when idle at 4.25ghz, yet it freezes during gameplay.
PC runs smoothly when idle at 4.25ghz, yet it freezes during gameplay.
OS - Windows 11 x64 The original operating system installed on the device? Windows 10 Was it an OEM release (installed by default) or a full retail purchase? - System age - Hardware age - OS installation duration - Has OS been reinstalled? Yes, within six months of CPU release - Intel I5 11400f Graphics card model - Nvidia RTX 2070 Super Motherboard - Gigabyte H470M-K Power Supply - unknown brand 620W Laptop or Desktop? - Desktop RAM - 2x16GB G.Skill Aegis 3000Mhz PC experiences crashes during gaming at full power (100%), which activates Turbo Boost. At 99% load, performance returns to normal with XMP enabled or disabled. This represents a significant drop from previous frame rates (e.g., 290fps in CS2 to 170). No crash logs were recorded; benchmarks and stability tests passed. Observations indicate CPU temperatures stay above 4GHz under stress, hovering between 3GHz and 3.8GHz during testing—consistent with stable operation but not ideal for sustained high loads. I’ve attached relevant files: AIDA64 UserBenchmarks and Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool. https://www.userbenchmark.com/UserRun/68506748 Edit: BIOS updated to version F8 and the SSD received its latest firmware update. Intel Processor Diagnostic Tool Results.txt
Begin by restoring the power profile to its default setting and choosing a balanced configuration for optimal desktop performance. Next, consider that XMP stability may vary on your system; instead, manually adjust frequency, timings, and DRAM voltage. You can review timings in Aida64 under motherboard ->SPD, or use the primary timings in BIOS under SPD. If overclocking is active, turn it off and switch to auto mode.
You verify it by checking performance metrics during crashes. Typically, GPU stress is the primary cause, while CPU remains stable. This pattern helps distinguish between the two components.
It usually worked when I set it to ultimate perf bcs, so I kept doing that whenever I reinstalled Windows. I disabled XMP just in case and didn’t overclock any parts. When I tried a game like PUGBG, it crashed the same way before. If I set the CPU power limiter to 99%, it didn’t crash. During stress tests, the GPU seemed fine unless it hit maximum wattage quickly. I thought a GPU failure might happen if that occurred, but since the RTX is stronger than the i5 and they don’t fully bottleneck together, I doubted it would cause issues. I lowered the CPU clock to 3.3GHz and it stayed stable, but it crashed at 3.6GHz. Changing RAM voltage from 1.35 to 1.37 didn’t help either. The only workaround that worked was running at 3.3GHz instead of higher speeds. I’m still unsure if it ever actually crashes, but until then I’ve never had a crash while playing games or deadlocking. Updated August 29, 2024 by notSuprim
I usually adjust the fan speed to 80% because the lights flicker when they're below that level. I discovered that running them at normal settings reduces crashes, letting me use the processor more freely across games—though not always. Any suggestions? EDIT: It might have been the power cord issue; it seems to work fine with my monitor but not with my PC.