Successfully resolved: Playing video games is enjoyable, provided they don’t result in system crashes.
Successfully resolved: Playing video games is enjoyable, provided they don’t result in system crashes.
Hello everyone, I’m seeking assistance regarding persistent problems with my computer—including crashes, freezes, Blue Screen of Death errors, and overall system instability. I’ve experienced these issues frequently while attempting to play games recently, a situation that has persisted for some time. I often receive BSOD errors during gameplay with titles like Killing Floor, Warframe, and Call of Duty, along with instances where games simply terminate unexpectedly, causing my PC to freeze accompanied by a disruptive audio fault requiring a restart. Furthermore, I’ve also encountered complete audio loss from various applications. I haven't explored a wide range of games due to a lack of motivation, frankly.
Today, I began playing Frostpunk, anticipating several hours of gameplay building a thriving city in a ravine with automated workers. However, after only fifteen minutes, I encountered another BSOD. Despite this, games like Age of Empires III and Northgard run smoothly. Frostpunk, however, is consistently problematic. My Warframe sessions typically involve ten minutes of gameplay followed by a minute-long PC restart due to crashing, repeated with another period of fishing. Warframe’s crashes tend to be predictable, averaging around ten minutes per session. Killing Floor crashes are less frequent. I can often complete the ninth wave before my system fails, or it might crash even before reaching the main menu.
League of Legends functions without issue, though I generally don't play that game.
I’ve recently observed "System thread exception not handled" and “Kmode exception not handled” error messages, indicating that my PC is struggling to manage certain processes.
Additionally, I would have attempted a full system refresh and rollback to restore it, but I’m currently unable to due to missing files and a lack of installation media.
Finally, I want to mention that I use a dual-monitor setup with two identical displays, but one occasionally exhibits screen tearing and has a noticeably lower refresh rate despite being set to match my primary monitor’s speed.
If anyone could provide guidance on resolving one of these issues, I would save significant money on professional psychological counseling.
Here are my system specifications:
* Intel Core i5 6500, stock cooler
* Cryorig H7 CPU Cooler
* 16GB Corsair Vengeance LPX (2x8GB) RAM
* Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1080 Windforce OC 8G graphics card
* Western Digital 1TB hard drive
* Samsung 120GB 750 Evo SSD
* Gamemax GM-600 power supply
* Asus H170 Pro motherboard
My peripherals include an Acer Predator XB241H monitor setup, a keyboard, mouse, external hard drive, wireless gamepad, webcam, water bottle, mousepad, Doritos chips, a faulty USB hub, and several fans with a subtle blue glow.
I attempted a memory check upon starting up, but it only completed approximately 10% and required several minutes to finish. It was processing text slowly, one line at a time, causing me to question if it was a prank and wonder who had swapped my computer for a useless device. I simply couldn’t understand how this could be happening.
Which power supply unit is being used, and what are the temperatures under load for both the CPU and GPU? What motherboard model is in use, and have all drivers for the motherboard been installed? What does the event log report regarding events that occurred during that time, specifically detailing any critical errors? Are there any Windows Hardware Error Acceleration (WHEA) errors present?
Let’s investigate your system’s performance and stability. Could you specify the power supply unit, along with its temperature readings under heavy load for both the processor and graphics card? What motherboard model do you have, and can you confirm which drivers are currently installed for it? Examining the event log around the times of freezing should reveal any significant problems—specifically, what critical errors are being reported? Are there any WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Reporting) reports indicating hardware issues? The CPU temperatures are running at a maximum of 49 degrees Celsius, while the GPU reaches 53. I’m unable to determine which drivers are installed except for the graphics card, as that is regularly updated. I've consistently encountered event ID 41s frequently. However, I’m uncertain about the accuracy of these events because my computer often requires a manual restart when it freezes. Furthermore, I haven’t observed any WHEA errors so far.
Let’s investigate this system setup. Could you please specify your power supply unit, along with its temperatures under heavy load for both the processor and graphics card? What motherboard are you utilizing, and can you confirm that all drivers for your motherboard have been installed? Also, could you examine the system event log to see what occurred during those freezing episodes – are there any significant warnings? Are there any WHEA errors present? The CPU cores reach a maximum temperature of 49 degrees Celsius, while the graphics card remains at 53. I’m unsure of which drivers are installed; only the GPU driver is regularly updated. I've experienced repeated event codes (41s), though I’m not certain about their validity because my system frequently requires a manual restart when it freezes. Furthermore, I haven’t detected any WHEA errors. It appears your current power supply unit is substandard and should be replaced with a higher-quality model.
jankerson :
inzaneasylum053 :
13thmonkey :
What power supply model do you have? What are the temperatures of your processor and graphics card under heavy load? Which motherboard model do you use, and are all the drivers for your motherboard installed? What does the system event log indicate occurred during those freezing instances? Are there any critical errors listed? Have you encountered any WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Reporting) errors? The CPU reaches a maximum temperature of 49 degrees Celsius, while the GPU remains at 53. I’m unsure about which drivers are installed; only my graphics card is regularly updated. I've consistently experienced event code 41s, though I’m uncertain about their reliability since my PC frequently requires a manual restart when it freezes. Furthermore, I haven’t observed any WHEA errors. Considering your hardware setup, a robust power supply would likely improve performance and stability – the current one appears substandard. Given that this system has been running for two years without issues, it’s possible the problems are stemming from an inadequate power supply unable to adequately support your components.
inzaneasylum053:
jankerson:
inzaneasylum053:
13thmonkey:
Could you please specify your power supply model and its temperature readings under heavy load for both the CPU and GPU? Also, what motherboard are you using, and can you confirm which drivers are installed for it? What information does the system event log provide regarding any errors that occurred during those freezing periods—are there any critical warnings? Are there any WHEA (Windows Hardware Error Reporting) errors present? The CPU cores reach a maximum temperature of 49 degrees Celsius, while the GPU stays at 53. I’m unsure about my driver installations; only the graphics card is regularly updated. I frequently encounter event code 41, but I'm uncertain about its validity because my computer often requires a manual restart when it freezes. Furthermore, I haven’t encountered any WHEA errors thus far. It seems very likely that a substandard power supply is contributing to these issues, given your assessment. However, I've owned this system for approximately two years and am only now experiencing these difficulties—could a weak power supply be the root cause?
I concur that a Power Supply Unit would be my initial recommendation, as it exhibits a minor voltage fluctuation under heavy use and could potentially cause the system to fail. However, temperatures are acceptable. Therefore, aside from replacing my PSU, are there any alternative solutions to address these existing issues? Or are you suggesting that a more powerful PSU would resolve the entire problem? I've owned this computer for approximately two years, and I updated my graphics card from a 960 to a 1080 in July of last year. Prior to this upgrade, I experienced no significant difficulties with the older card.