random crashes appear after slight performance boost and XMP is turned on
random crashes appear after slight performance boost and XMP is turned on
Just like the title suggests, my computer keeps showing strange crashes and error screens. Most of them are about drivers or hardware problems. Common issues include: - ACPI_BIOS_ERROR - SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED - 0xc000021a - PFN_LIST_CORRUPT - IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL These details tell me a bit about what might be wrong. My specs are: - R5 2600 @ 3.40GHz
- 4x8GB DDR4 3000 (operating at 2133 MHz because XMP isn’t enabled)
- 2x GTX 1060, 6GB total (one stays idle all the time)
- 620W power supply from SeaSonic
- Windows 10 Pro installed
- ASRock B450 Gaming K4 motherboard
I’m not sure if it’s the motherboard or something related to XMP settings, but I suspect minor issues are causing these BSODs. My system still boots fine using the default BIOS settings.
I spent many years thinking about this quietly, reflecting in solitude for two decades. Eventually, I realized the main issue might lie with the minor OC. It could also stem from power concerns because you're using two GPUs, even though they aren't extremely demanding. Keep in mind that even idle GPUs consume energy. Have you experimented with XMP without enabling OC?
Have you checked turning on just one option versus both? This helps determine if the problem lies with the XMP profile, the OC setting, or their combination. If it occurs only when both are active, the CPU core might be nearly unstable; increasing memory speed can push it past stability.
I've handled it already. They keep showing me error messages like they're mad at me. I'm going to attempt turning on XMP again, hoping it fixes things. There might be a simple fix behind the scenes.
Modern CPUs enhance their own performance, so an overclock isn't necessary unless you're using the device at its limits. This often depends on the type of silicon used; sometimes the CPU operates near its maximum capacity and any further tweaks might lead to crashes or errors. Likewise with XMP profiles, it's limited by the CPU controller—typically supported up to 2933MT/s, anything beyond could cause instability or failure.
This might be the two GPUs, or it could simply be an overclocked unit.
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