Repeated crashes during gameplay Issues occurring often when launching applications
Repeated crashes during gameplay Issues occurring often when launching applications
I'm experiencing repeated BSOD errors while playing games like World of Warcraft and Smite 1. Despite being technically inclined, I've tried various fixes without success. The issue seems consistent across different scenarios—no overheating detected, system runs smoothly during tests, but crashes consistently. I've updated drivers, changed the NVMe drive, adjusted fans, RAM, cooler, paste, and even performed a clean install of Nvidia drivers. All Windows 11 updates are current, BIOS is fresh, and I've reset the PC multiple times. The only clues in Event Viewer are technical dump errors without clear resolution. My hardware specs are detailed, but I'm still unsure what might be failing. I'm running out of options and am considering a new PC as my last resort. Any insights would be greatly appreciated.
The system should display an error code during BSOD to help identify the issue. These codes can reveal the underlying problem. Based on experience, critical processes failing are most common, often pointing to drive errors or boot installation failures. There might also be codes resembling #x########, which provide useful clues.
Verify whether you possess a dump file at all. Navigate to C:\Windows\Minidump and look for any minidump files. If present, return to your Windows directory and duplicate the Minidump folder into the Downloads folder (you may use the desktop if OneDrive isn't available). Compress the copied folder and include it in a message. If no dump files exist, identify the crash error(s) you encounter. A lack of a dump file often indicates storage problems, though other factors might be involved. Even after replacing storage, crashes can still trigger data dumps to the page file. Ensure the page file resides on the correct drive—this isn't always the C: drive. This advice applies to changing dump locations and checking drive assignments, but it also helps diagnose issues with external drives or M.2 storage. If errors persist, encrypted storage (such as BitLocker) or insufficient RAM (minimum plus 3-4GB free) could be contributing factors. Page file size mismatches may also prevent dumps from forming.
The Minidump folder wasn't present. I just made it, let's test it. - The storage isn't encrypted. - I have 32 gigabytes of RAM and 300 gigabytes free on my main drive (the only one). - I'm not sure how to adjust or change the page file size, so it should use the default setting. I'll attempt to trigger an error to verify both the code mentioned by @J0LT and see if creating the Mindump directory helps, though that seems unlikely.
The page file operates automatically on the C: drive, though it falls short of the recommended size for Windows. Increasing it manually to 8 gigabytes could be beneficial.
It seems the blue screen appears first, stopping the display of any error message.
Thanks, I'll attempt to reinsert the GPU once more, then execute the software. No need to stress, I started it on my own initiative—just let me know when you have the updates. Appreciate it!