Resolved: All Gaming Sessions Abruptly Fail Without Displaying Errors
Resolved: All Gaming Sessions Abruptly Fail Without Displaying Errors
Recently, my games have begun unexpectedly crashing back to the desktop without any error messages. To provide context, my hardware configuration includes a Ryzen 5 1600 processor, a GTX 1060 with 6GB of VRAM, 16GB of 3200MHz RAM, and a reliable power supply unit (PSU). I had previously overclocked this system, and it performed games effectively, except for occasional freezing during the Battlefield V beta.
I subsequently upgraded to a RTX 2070 graphics card and an EVGA 750W Platinum 80+ PSU, and initially achieved stable performance after overclocking the new GPU. However, several months prior, I encountered erratic issues such as crashes while utilizing fullscreen mode and random game instability. Battlefield V repeatedly froze my computer, and Star Wars Battlefront II 2017 exhibited similar behavior. Just Cause 3 also crashed after approximately one hour of gameplay.
Suspecting potential instability in the overclocks or voltage settings, I adjusted the voltages to more conservative values; however, these changes did not resolve the problems. Despite this, games generally ran well aside from these crashes and freezes. Notably, Battlefield V displayed a visual anomaly – bright light effects, like sunlight rays, appeared green when they should have been another color, though this issue resolved itself.
My current PC specifications are as follows:
-CPU: Ryzen 5 1600 overclocked at 3.8GHz
Voltage Offset: +0.078
SOC Voltage Offset: +0.258
-Corsair Vengeance 16GB RAM (dual sticks) running at 3200MHz with a stock OC
DRAM Voltage: 1.26
-RTX 2070 with 8GB of VRAM
Core Clock Offset: +100 MHz
Memory Clock Offset: +300 MHz
The GPU also operates at 100% fan speed. Under heavy load, the GPU temperature reaches a maximum of 63 degrees Celsius, while the CPU peaks at 66 degrees Celsius. I am uncertain if a Windows update caused these issues or what the cause may be, and this is proving to be a significant source of frustration as I utilize my computer frequently. Assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Hello Dennis,
This may require extensive diagnostics, so please remain calm.
I recommend resetting your CMOS and restoring the BIOS to its original settings. (Do not apply any overclocking to your RAM, processor, or graphics card.) Begin by performing a stress test using AIDA64, focusing on CPU, FPU, and Cache. Utilize HWInfo64 to observe rail voltages and temperatures, thus ruling out potential problems with cooling or the power supply. Execute the stress test for 10-15 minutes and share the findings if you’d like us to examine them further.
If the tests proceed without issues, then evaluate your memory using AIDA64 or Memtest86. Verify your hard drives with CHKDSK from an elevated command prompt.
Given that this problem could stem from various sources, a systematic approach is crucial for pinpointing the cause.
Should the testing continue to be successful, your next step should be addressing the Windows operating system – run SFC /SCANNOW…
Hello Dennis,
This problem may take some time to resolve, so please be understanding.
I recommend resetting your CMOS and returning the BIOS to its original settings. (Do not enable any overclocking for your RAM, CPU, or graphics card.) Begin by performing a stress test using AIDA64 – specifically targeting the CPU, Floating-Point Unit, and Cache – then monitor the system with HWInfo64, paying close attention to rail voltages and temperatures to rule out problems with your cooling system or power supply. Run this stress test for 10 to 15 minutes and share the results if you’d like assistance with analysis.
If the initial tests are successful, evaluate your memory using AIDA64 or Memtest86. Also, verify your hard drives with CHKDSK from a command prompt.
Given that this issue could stem from various sources, a systematic approach is best to pinpoint the cause.
Should the tests continue to pass, focus on your Windows operating system; execute SFC /SCANNOW from an elevated command prompt to check for corrupted files within the system32 folder.
Additionally, navigate to Control Panel > Device Manager and examine driver status – look for yellow triangles, particularly concerning the graphics card.
At this stage, I suspect a potential issue with your graphics card or its drivers.