PC shuts down each time I open COD:BOCW and during gameplay, it triggers a sudden restart while running a new world.
PC shuts down each time I open COD:BOCW and during gameplay, it triggers a sudden restart while running a new world.
Yes, the problem might be related and could cause the power to shut off if the cable draws too much current. Does it produce a noticeable click when it turns off? You're using an OC'd 3080 with a single PCI-E cable. If excessive power is drawn, the PSU may trip, and you'll notice the switch action. Your PSU comes with additional cables—try connecting another PCI-E one and see if it works.
No, the display turns black and the fans increase to full speed, yet there is no click sound.
It's interesting how a 3080 can handle more power than one PCI-E cable provides. If that isn't the case, the next step might be removing the CMOS from the motherboard and resetting it to default settings. You could also refresh your BIOS as you're lagging behind. Then run MemTest86 to check for RAM errors. Based on what you see, it seems there may be an issue with the power supply or the motherboard itself.
When discussing COD launches, my thoughts quickly return to this idea. Windows includes a built-in memory tester, but it’s known to be unreliable—it often fails and restarts the process. Memtest86 is a free option that works better for these checks. Completing it twice might take hours with ample RAM, though you won’t need to be present. If it passes two runs of memtest86, memory issues are unlikely, allowing you to explore other causes first. An even more precise test uses the principle that identical memory chips rarely fail simultaneously. Typically, you run it on one stick for a while and see if the issue resolves. This could take weeks, but given the urgency here, it might actually be quicker. If the problem persists after both sticks work, it’s likely not a memory fault. If both sticks resolve it, the issue probably lies in the second slot—consider replacing it or using a different one.
Update the boys, things aren't looking well. The RAM test ran three times with three passes and took about 13 hours because I was out doing other work overnight. I also tried one stick but didn’t succeed. I ran benchmarks again using Cinebench and Heaven, which seemed more challenging and gave better results for these issues. From my side, CPU temps stayed around 65°C (about 63°C), GPU temps never exceeded 80%, and fans didn’t spin too fast. A friend suggested checking older GPU drivers—do you want to give that a try? Any other suggestions?
Ensure the driver is ready for installation and confirm the DDU is prepared before removing the existing unit, unless using a donor PSU.