System launches successfully yet experiences frequent random crashes.
System launches successfully yet experiences frequent random crashes.
Completed a fresh installation. Hardware details: OS - Windows 11 Home 64-bit CPU - i9-12900KF Cooler - CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Evo RGB Black Edition GPU - Gigabyte RTX 3090 Ti Motherboard - Gigabyte Z690 Gaming X DDR5 PSU - EVGA SuperNOVA G6 1000W 80+ Gold RAM - 64GB Gigabyte DDR5 (4x16GB). Experienced some odd performance hiccups. Light browsing is possible, but heavy tasks trigger the "Aw, Snap!" warning in Brave with STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION. When working with Blender, I encounter crashes when switching to rendered view and moving the camera. A BSOD appears in Blender’s demo file, labeled SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION. CoreTemp readings show temperatures around 100°C on the cores, raising concerns about overheating. I suspect this might be the issue—any advice would be appreciated. It’s worth noting that after noticing those temps, I shut down and received another BSOD: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL, which was my final one. I’ve been browsing sparingly, watching a few YouTube clips, and typing this post without triggering another crash. I ran Windows Update, including an Intel patch, but results are unclear. CPU temperatures have stayed moderate (50s-60s°C), though web use feels intense. I’m considering retesting Blender but worried about potential damage. This rig was built for 3D rendering, so I need it to run smoothly. I’m hoping my fan choice wasn’t the problem. I’ll share more findings after another Blender session. Here’s my Synsat archive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qikQBfK...sp=sharing I struggled to open perfmon/report, it keeps hanging for over a minute. SysnativeFileCollectionApp.zip
Disable turbo boost and observe the effect. The cooler might struggle to maintain performance, which could cause temperatures to rise.
Is this listed in the BIOS? I haven’t activated any turbo boosting I’m aware of. I attempted to turn on XMP memory boosting and experienced two crashes: MEMORY_MANAGEMENT. I switched it from AUTO (which set the memory to 5200 MHz) to 4600 MHz, but it hasn’t failed yet. I’m uncertain if this adjustment matters. My system runs Windows on an M.2 NVMe SSD, which is the sole drive I’m using. Additionally, I re-run Blender and noticed CPU temperatures rising rapidly—close to 100°C during rendering. The fan noise is noticeable, but even at full speed it doesn’t seem sufficient for cooling. Perhaps more research would have been wise before buying.
100C marks the point where your CPU starts throttling due to heat. Keeping that temperature up isn't ideal. Turbo boosting is typically turned on by default and is what they claim (up to 5.2ghz). It's available in the BIOS settings. Turning it off will lower clock speeds, around a 10% drop, though I'm not certain. The problem here is detailed at the link provided. The processor specs show Base Power at 125W, Max Turbo at 241W—definitely more than your Hyper 212. Consider disabling Turbo Boost temporarily and search for better cooling solutions.
I disabled both Turbo Boost and Turbo Boost 3.0, and my temperatures improved during rendering. The peak dropped from 100°C to 60°C, which is a clear advantage. Performance is slightly reduced, but it’s better to have a stable system at this point. I’ll explore better CPU coolers soon. Thanks for your assistance!