The computer stops working during gameplay after switching to a new SSD.
The computer stops working during gameplay after switching to a new SSD.
Have you attempted to set up Windows and GPU drivers without using two monitors? Just the keyboard and mouse. https://www.howtogeek.com/224342/how-to-...indows-10/ I faced a crash when installing Windows after cleaning with six displays connected. After reinstalling, leaving one out, installing the drivers, and then adding the remaining displays, it functioned correctly. If it doesn’t work with just one monitor, mouse, and keyboard post-clear, there may be a hardware problem with your RAM, CPU, or motherboard.
I followed your instructions, used only keyboard, mouse, and one monitor. After setup connected Ethernet and second display, the system still showed BSOD during gaming. I can play League of Legends smoothly, but PUBG crashes right when I join a match. I can even catch lobby sounds for a short time before it freezes, reports kernel power 41 (63), and goes into BSOD. I think a 650W PSU is sufficient for my setup, so I rule out a power issue. Could be a GPU problem? It seems to struggle when the system needs more power for heavier games, possibly due to DirectX issues. I’m not sure if there’s a specific test to pinpoint the failure.
Here’s a clearer version of your explanation:
I installed and executed AIDA64 Extreme under heavy load—focusing on CPU, GPU, and RAM—for 15 minutes. The system seemed stable at first. In the image, you can see the CPU reaching 85°C at full capacity for 15 minutes. RAM and GPU also performed well during that time. It’s puzzling why a 4-second game menu crash occurs while the longer stress test remains intact.
We finally identified the problem as a hardware issue rather than a software one. A 650W rating is sufficient, though inexpensive power supplies with large markings might still cause trouble. It would help to ask a friend or someone who owns a PSU or GPU to try swapping it out and see if that resolves the issue. Some computer shops or repair stores also offer diagnostics to pinpoint the fault, though you typically need to pay for those services.
Hey! I see the issue is the same every time and it’s confusing. I’ve already tested three different NVMe M2 drives over three years with no improvement… sometimes the system restarts cleanly after switching SSDs, but other times it crashes. Can you clarify what exactly happens during the BSOD? Thanks!