Recent PC build crashes across all games to desktop
Recent PC build crashes across all games to desktop
I just installed a new PC a few days ago, but games frequently crash at random times. They will bring the system to a halt without any warning, cutting off audio and visual feedback instantly, as if I was pressing alt-f4ing. I saw a blue screen with an error message reading “Hyper_Visualization Error.” I’ve turned off XMP and Rebar, and I’ve also downloaded the latest NVIDIA game driver. It’s really confusing since I’m new to building PCs and using laptops—I usually get clear error messages and a straightforward solution when issues arise. The GPU rarely reaches 80°C, and the CPU stays under 45°C. Windows Memory Diagnostics didn’t find anything.
CPU: I7 12700K
GPU cooler: MSI Mag Core 360 v2
Motherboard: Asus TUFF Z690 Plus Wifi LGA1700 Bios ver 2802
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 5600MHz
Storage: MSI Spatium 2TB PCIE.4
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3080 FE (bought used; still crashes at similar rates even at -200Mhz, though 3D benchmark is more stable)
Power supply: EVGA SUPERNOVA 850W 80Plus Gold (new)
Case: Corsair 4000D Airflow
Operating system: Windows 11
Display: Samsung Odyssey G5 27
Are these issues limited to games only? For example, if you tried Furmark on it, would it also crash? If you remove the graphics card and run your desktop using integrated graphics, does the PC stay stable? I’m just curious. Have you double-checked every connection and cable in the system? Are there any loose connections or reversed pins? Does Event Viewer display any additional error codes? When you set up this system, did you install all the basic drivers from the motherboard website? Are there any BIOS updates available for your hardware?
It occurs in 3D Mark too
I haven’t attempted to run things on the IGPU yet
All cables are verified and correctly inserted (could this lead to a crash to desktop? The PC remains stable right after seeing the desktop, no flicker.)
I’m confused about the Event Viewer and don’t know what to check
All drivers and BIOS updates seem installed, and Device Manager shows the latest firmware for everything
The desktop has stayed perfectly steady for hours, even while using apps and streaming on Discord. I did stream one of the crashes by recording my screen, but the game crashed; the stream for others continued smoothly without closing when the game did.
With nothing to really back it up...but your comment stating the graphics card was used. Do you have another known working card available to you?
If this is a purchased "too long and mine now" situation, it may not be a bad idea to go in and check the thermal paste and pads on the graphics card.
I’m not very familiar with the ideal GPU temperature range, but having over 100 degrees anywhere on the card feels quite high. I think you’re talking about the VRAM getting too hot. Those components usually need thermal pads for proper cooling. Could it be that the previous owner opened the case to clean it and used the wrong pad thickness?
This is just a guess I’m making right now.
I’m pretty sure the previous owner pulled this card out of a tomb and handed it to me. It seems this card hasn’t been used much in over a year. 3080’s vram tends to get very hot, but I’m not ruling out the possibility that that could be the problem.
I did a quick search for "how hot can VRAM on a 3080 get". Supposedly they have a throttle limit at 110 with fail being 120. Supposedly Nvidia recommends up to 106 as normal. Many of the other posters in Reddit and whatnot are saying to keep it in the 80-90's max and when not achieving said, to put on "better pads".
Take with spoonful of salt based purely on source, but probably worth a read.
Can you find a method to reduce VRAM usage so it runs cooler, helping identify the problem if crashes occur? You might prefer replacing the GPU and inspecting it yourself.
Sorry, I lack practical experience with undervolting and underclocking. It can be just as risky for the equipment as overclocking might be. I’m also not familiar with mining rigs, though I know that sometimes the V-BIOS can be adjusted for improved performance in specific tasks. Have you confirmed this setting is appropriate for gaming BIOS?