Problem with all my games crashing
Problem with all my games crashing
I've faced several issues with my PC lately. It's almost top-of-the-line.
I have a Ryzen 5 5600X, MSI Suprim X RTX 3070, an Oloy Warhawk 16 GB 3600mhz, an ASUS Strix B550-A Gaming, and a Gamemax 850W RGB PSU.
When idle or not playing games, everything works smoothly. But when I start a game, it functions for a short time before crashing. The crash duration varies depending on the game—Red Dead Redemption might crash in just a few minutes, while Battlefield V could take an hour. Elden Ring is similar.
I've updated drivers, used DDU, reinstalled GPU drivers, refreshed Windows, cleaned my PC, updated BIOS, and installed .NET and DirectX. I'm unsure if the problem lies with my GPU and whether I should consider returning it for repair. Another concern is the frequent BSODs I used to encounter daily.
I've reached out to random internet users hoping they can help solve this long-standing issue.
Are you keeping an eye on temperatures? Have you performed any tests similar to MemTest? Verified whether the memory is in the QVL for the motherboard (I’m skeptical about this with Oloy)? Disabled XMP settings?
Reviewed Event Viewer, examined Reliability History for any error codes. It’s easiest to open a browser on another device or screen and trace the ID to spot similarities.
Checked the PSU information—it doesn’t appear to have a particularly strong track record as a dependable unit. I’d wait for more evidence of issues before replacing it hastily.
Have you taken apart the system and reassembled it? You might be amazed at how often this resolves any sporadic connection issues. Consider repositioning the memory and GPU, as they’re relatively accessible. Disconnect all cables and reinsert them carefully. Even remove components entirely. If a device is failing and affecting voltage levels below acceptable thresholds, that could be the cause. After a complete reinstall, software problems are unlikely. Next, inspect the power supply unit—check voltages while under load; they should decrease slightly but not fall below the ATX requirements.
Not necessarily the final word on troubleshooting, but a lot of Event 41 entries in Event Viewer might point to a faulty power supply unit. It often signals an unexpected shutdown, though it's a typical fix.
I have repositioned my memory sticks, GPU and CPU. Still encountering the same issues. I frequently receive an event 41 error. Currently, I'm experiencing a blue screen when running Red Dead Redemption, and the error code is SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION.
Consider trying different RAM speeds, like 2666 MHz or 2933 MHz instead of the standard 3600 MHz. It's important to verify stability without overclocking too much, especially since not every CPU, board, and RAM combination performs well at 3600 MHz. Make sure you check basic components before making any changes to the power supply or cables.
I don't have the specific details about your RAM voltage when DOCP is enabled. Could you provide more information or check your system documentation?