The computer frequently freezes and malfunctions when playing specific video games.
The computer frequently freezes and malfunctions when playing specific video games.
Hello everyone, here’s a list of my PC specifications:
Processor: Intel Core i5-6500
Memory: 16GB RAM
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti (4GB)
Motherboard: ASUS H170 Pro Gaming
Power Supply: Corsair VS650
However, I’m experiencing an issue. I purchased Overwatch and Rainbow Six Siege recently, but I can only play them infrequently because my computer consistently crashes. When a crash occurs, one of the following happens: 1) My screen freezes, preventing me from using Alt+Tab or hearing in-game audio (though I can still hear Discord), 2) The entire system freezes with no sound, and 3) A blue screen error appears stating “Windows Encountered Problem,” often accompanied by an error code like “NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL” or “Kernel Security Check Fail.” While occasional crashes are normal, this is far more frequent. I can play For Honor without issue, though it may crash once or twice every five to ten games, or not at all. Other games and video rendering also cause crashes, sometimes just a few minutes after booting up. These problems have become increasingly common.
Has anyone else encountered similar issues? If you have any suggestions for troubleshooting, I would greatly appreciate your assistance. My family doesn’t have much money, so purchasing new PC components isn't an option at this time, and I need to use this computer for college projects. I’ve run memory diagnostics several times without success, and reinstalling Windows hasn’t resolved the problem either. If anyone has experienced a similar issue and found a solution, or has any methods I can try, I would be incredibly grateful.
Please forgive my English; it’s not my first language, so my grammar and vocabulary may be inaccurate. Thank you for your help in advance.
I’ve verified and reinstalled my drivers, including the graphics card driver, multiple times. The problem persists. What other solutions do you recommend?
It might be a problem with your computer’s storage device. Have you attempted to run games on another drive? I also know someone experiencing the identical freezing problems, and their root cause was faulty memory – consider testing each RAM module individually to eliminate this possibility.
I will attempt the suggestions you provided and let you know how it goes, providing updates as needed.