Question PC crashes during gaming and at other times?
Question PC crashes during gaming and at other times?
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My computer frequently freezes and displays a blue screen indicating "Critical Process Died," followed by an immediate shutdown while playing games, especially Overwatch. I ran Windows Performance (Furmark) and Task Manager (y Crusher), but it hasn’t crashed during stress tests before.
It used to happen, but after cleaning the PC with compressed air, the issue stopped. However, it resumed crashing afterward. The graphics card reaches around 80% usage under load, while the CPU performance is lower.
I reinstalled Windows, replaced the RAM and graphics card, and checked all connections. Recently, I discovered another situation where the system crashes. I removed Overwatch from my installation drive and reinstalled it on the NVMe drive used by my operating system (C drive). Previously, it was installed on a SATA SSD (D drive) for storage and some programs. During download or installation on the C drive, my PC would crash, preventing installation.
After reinstalling Overwatch on the D drive, the game no longer crashes during installation. However, when I minimized Overwatch and opened Chrome, it became unresponsive for about ten seconds before blue-screening again while Chrome attempted to launch.
From what I understand, the problem could relate to power supply instability or potential hardware failures—either the C drive is failing or the RAM is malfunctioning.
I’ve reviewed the Event Viewer but am unsure how to interpret the data. An error was logged with event ID 41 and category 63.
Any guidance on troubleshooting would be very helpful.
My PC has been experiencing crashes that display a blue screen labeled Critical Process Died, followed by an immediate shutdown during gameplay.
It's interesting to note that this issue occurred before I cleaned my PC with compressed air, which resolved it temporarily, though it resumed later.
Could you describe the NZXT AIO setup in your case?
You may want to try obtaining a spare SSD—either by borrowing or purchasing—and install the operating system on it. Then test the game to see if the problem continues. If it persists, the M.2 SSD could be the cause, possibly due to thermal throttling leading to shutdown.
There might also be a power supply concern, such as power spikes affecting performance.
The RTX 3000 series was known for significant transient load spikes. Users were advised to over-provision their PSU capacity and invest in a stable unit. Since you have an RTX 3090, it would be wise to upgrade to a more powerful 1.2KW power supply. I’d recommend sourcing a higher-wattage unit from a reliable manufacturer and see if the issue remains.
The radiator is positioned at the front, with fans positioned outside the case and blowing in, while the radiator itself remains inside. This setup makes it difficult to keep the front panel stable, which exposes the fans.
I’m considering another SSD. I have two other computers in my family that already use SSDs with windows installed. Would it be possible to replace one of them with my computer, or would I need a full installation?
1.2k seems quite high. Perhaps I should upgrade to a higher wattage PSU and return it if it doesn’t fix the problem, I guess. Thanks for your help.