Restart PC when game reaches full screen mode
Restart PC when game reaches full screen mode
Last week I played a Valorant match and switched tabs to view Discord. After returning, I noticed the screen briefly appeared before freezing, sound cutting off, and my headphones disconnecting. My computer then rebooted completely—no blue screen occurred. Since then, launching games in windowed or fullscreen mode has been problematic for this pattern. I hadn’t updated drivers or software recently, though I did install both after the problem began. Despite that, modern AAA titles run smoothly at over 150 FPS in fullscreen for more than a year on my current system. This PC is relatively new, purchased directly from MicroCenter in person early 2024. It runs Windows 10 64-bit, XFX RX 7800 XT Speedster, Merc/Quick 319 CPU, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and MSI MPG B650 EDGE WIFI (MS-7E10). BIOS date is 11/08/2023. The full HWINFO64 and NFO report is attached. I’ve only tried a handful of games to confirm the issue; my hardware appears stable despite frequent restarts. I’ve played Roboquest, Call of Duty, Valorant, and Cyberpunk without problems. Only one blue screen occurred before updating drivers, linked to a DRIVER_IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL error. The typical test steps are: 1) Open a game set to Windowed via its settings file. 2) Keep playing for extended periods under heavy load—maximum graphics and background tasks. 3) Notice normal operation with slight lag. 4) Switch Video Settings to Windowed Fullscreen. 5) The confirmation dialog freezes, audio drops, then the system restarts fully. Attachments include the blue-screen log and other relevant files.
I highly suggest checking DDU and verifying your monitor configuration. It seems unusual, so performing a Windows scan might clarify the issue. Resetting the PC could also provide relief.
The fix came after a quick update! I’m still not very familiar with BIOS details, which makes it intimidating. The online instructions were overwhelming with warnings about risk and damage, so I stayed away. A helpful guide from MSI gave clear steps without fear-mongering, and I was able to update successfully. Now I can play fullscreen games smoothly without crashes or restarts. Thanks for your support!
Those who rely on Bios update alerts come from a time when updates meant hours of waiting and carried significant risks. Today’s motherboards allow you to restore or reprogram a BIOS even after damage. You don’t need to install a brand-new BIOS right away, but regular updates are advisable. If there was nothing to address or enhance, no new BIOS would be necessary.