Stuck on PC crashes during games – I’m running out of ideas after trying everything.
Stuck on PC crashes during games – I’m running out of ideas after trying everything.
I’m feeling really stuck and overwhelmed. I’m at my lowest point, and this is mostly a post about frustration because I don’t know what to do next. My love for gaming has faded, and now I can’t even play on the PC I built after waiting ten years. After years of studying at university, I finally have some free time, but still nothing works. My game sessions are constantly interrupted—PC crashes during Cyberpunk 2077 or The Last of Us Part I, sometimes even when idle. I’ve tried everything: I returned my GPU for a green screen issue, upgraded my power supply, ran memory tests, stress-tested the GPU, removed the case, changed the power source, and even installed a cooler. All tests came back clean. Still, some experts warn I should check my RAM or motherboard. My budget is gone, and I’m starting to lose hope. I’ve messaged @KidKid, but whenever I try to play, my screen goes black—though the fans spin and the lights stay on. I have to force a hard restart just to see anything. It feels like a curse; I don’t think I deserve this machine. I even lowered RAM speed to 3000 MT/s, which helped a bit but eventually it failed again. At 3603 MT/s, crashes happen too soon. Here’s what I’ve done so far: storage specs, OS, motherboard, GPU, RAM, CPU, power supply, and cooling. Any help or advice would mean a lot. Thanks.
Restarting during a game usually suggests overheating or a hardware problem. The RAM or motherboard are the most probable culprits. It’s odd you’re not encountering a blue screen and it just shuts down. Have you installed the latest BIOS on your motherboard? What are your temperatures while playing? How long does it generally take before failure occurs? You said running Memtest twice, but is that just one attempt? If yes, you likely didn’t thoroughly check the RAM. Typically, you should run it for extended periods—possibly hours—to confirm stability, especially if the issue appears sporadically. With 32GB, you might need to let it test for around 24 hours. A single pass doesn’t guarantee a proper assessment. You could also try Prime95 on Blend with all available RAM enabled. If you’re unsure what’s wrong, the simplest option is to replace everything and purchase a new unit. I did that before when a similar problem persisted despite all adjustments.
Hello, everything looks stable. I keep my FPS under 70 to reduce strain on the GPU and CPU. I track temperatures with AMD’s tools, and both components stay below 70°C. Running at 3000 MT/s for about five hours before a black screen indicates something needs attention. MemTest86 required four passes, each taking roughly four and a half hours. I’m worried about noise from all the lights while it runs. I haven’t tried Prime95 on Blend yet—I’m not sure what it does or how to use it. How long does this testing process actually take? Overall, things seem pretty rough.
I monitor GPU temperatures using Adrenalin. Everything looks normal. I performed OCCT on VRAM and FurMark, which completed in 20 minutes without any problems.
A memory controller manages data flow between your RAM and the processor. The SOC voltage is part of the system's power setup. Your new RAM should work with the existing connection speed, which is around 3200 MT/s.
Attempted to reinstall Windows fully? Ran ddu and updated graphics drivers? It could be a software issue. Also verify if the most recent BIOS update is applied.
I had it built by a specialist and paid for the repair. It functioned properly until my graphics card began malfunctioning. I then sent it in for a new unit. Now, my system frequently powers off or restarts with a black display. I assumed the power supply was the issue, but I also replaced it. The only solutions I have are disabling DOCP, setting it to no profile, and running it at 2400 MT/s. Perhaps that will resolve the problem... I haven’t thoroughly tried my machine at that speed yet.