System fails when Kernel Power 41 appears, but only during one game.
System fails when Kernel Power 41 appears, but only during one game.
I'm experiencing problems with my system that involve random crashes and restarts, as indicated by the Event Viewer showing Kernel Power event ID 41. The system stutters and freezes for a few seconds before going completely black and restarting. I've checked forums and Reddit, and it seems the power supply unit might not be handling the load well. However, after running an hour-long power stress test on OCCT, the system didn't fail.
This issue appears to happen only when playing Ghost of Tsushima, while other demanding games like Helldivers 2 and Cyberpunk run smoothly. I'm playing at around 60 FPS, which should be a light load, yet the system still crashes randomly. My specs are:
- 7800X3D
- Gigabyte X870 wifi
- 32GB DDR5 @ 6000MHz
- Samsung 990 Evo 2TB
- 7900xtx
- EVGA 1000W GT
I'm unsure why this happens and am considering replacing the PSU to prevent further problems. I hope to get some advice before making a purchase.
run memtest on windows using dism commands
check game files
use manufacturer tools for hard drives
update bios
update gpu drivers
monitor temperatures – cpu and gpu during gaming
Sorry for the delayed response. Work and all that.
I attempted to run at 4800, but the problem persists. Over the past week and a half, I've swapped out both the PSU and RAM, yet the issue remains. I'm beginning to suspect my motherboard might be faulty, even though it's brand new :/