Several BSODs with varying errors can trigger a BSOD loop.
Several BSODs with varying errors can trigger a BSOD loop.
Hi all,
I recently upgraded to an RX 6700 XT about two months ago. In the past few days my display began freezing while the audio remained normal in the background. This situation forced me to perform a hard reset. After searching online, I discovered this issue is fairly typical. I attempted several fixes—modifying registry entries, updating drivers for the 100th time, etc.—but nothing resolved the problem. Now, after another hard reset, I encountered a BSOD and ended up in a continuous loop of rebooting and crashes.
During the troubleshooting, I received several error codes:
Bad_Pool_Caller
IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Mode Heap Corruption
Mostly the Bad_Pool_Caller appeared, with the other errors occurring only once or twice each. After a few reboots, I could reach the sign-in screen but typing my password still failed to load the desktop, resulting in another BSOD. I tried reinstalling Windows, but it didn’t work because I was using the same system and all files were intact.
According to what I found, Bad_Pool_Caller is usually linked to faulty drivers, but since I couldn’t log in, I couldn’t adjust my drivers. The other errors suggested possible RAM issues, so I removed one pair of RAM sticks as a precaution. Now I’m here writing this post on the same machine.
I’m still unsure if the RAM was the actual cause of the crashes and whether my random screen freezes have resolved. If it happens again, what should I do next?
System details:
OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Home
Version: 10.0.19045 Build 19045
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
B550 AORUS ELITE V2
Kingston FURY 2x8GB KIT DDR4 3200MHz CL16 (previous RAM was a 2x8GB G.SKILL 3200Mhz)
SSD with OS: Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB
Radeon: Sapphire Radeon RX 6700 XT
GPU: Seasonic Focus GX 650W
I made a somewhat guesswork move and took out one pair of RAM sticks, now I'm writing this forum post on the same PC.