The game stops working after launching.
The game stops working after launching.
My configuration details are: OS version Windows 10, CPU Ryzen 5 2600, RAM Viper 2x8GB, MOBA Gigabyte B450M DS3H-CF, GPU GTX 1660 Super (MSI). Warzone frequently crashes during launch, occurring around the 30-second mark. I've checked game files, reinstalled the installer, reset Windows, toggled GPU acceleration settings, blocked all game files in Windows Defender, turned off VSync, and adjusted the Run dialog to hide services via MSConfig. Despite these steps, the issue persists with the same crash pattern.
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Initial impressions on temperatures – start the game using Afterburner and monitor CPU and GPU readings. Temperatures exceeding 70°C suggest a configuration issue. Possible causes include inadequate airflow, dust accumulation, a failing fan, degraded thermal paste, or a clogged water block if you're using an AIO or similar liquid cooling setup. Running the system for a while and then experiencing crashes often points to gradual overheating and thermal stress.
Second thoughts – RAM. What speed are you using? Is XMP enabled? Typically, a crash triggered by XMP should occur immediately at startup, though some systems may behave unpredictably.
Final reflections – Power supply unit. A low-cost Chinese counterfeit might struggle under demand or even cause overheating, leading to performance drops and crashes. Also verify if the fan is functioning properly. While overheating and dead PSUs are rare nowadays, they still occur occasionally—sometimes even with well-known brands like Corsair or Cooler Master on budget models.
The CPU temperature peaked at 63°C and the GPU hit 51°C during the game launch before it crashed again. XMP was disabled in BIOS, but switching to Profile 1 didn’t help. I’m unsure about the settings—I might have missed something or applied them incorrectly. According to CPU-Z data, my RAM is DDR4 with a DRAM speed of 1496Mhz (the official is 3000, likely half for display reasons). The PSU appears fine; the cooler Master Elite V3 600 with its fan seems to be functioning. I’m still trying to figure out why it crashes, as other games run normally. If you have any more details to share, that would be helpful.
Did it function previously, or was it consistently unstable? Apart from that, the PSU is the only notable factor—perhaps you might want to test a different one to rule that out.
I don't recall the exact page (from Reddit), but I'm running a high-end RTX 2070 EVGA FTW3 Ultra+ with aggressive overclocking. Games from Activision can be quite sensitive to GPU settings—sometimes crashing or freezing if you push it too far. For me, lowering the GPU's boost clocks by about 100-120 MHz usually makes a big difference and keeps things stable. Adjusting the overclocking limits a bit can help too. Don't worry about reducing the frequency drastically; the risk is minimal compared to the potential damage. I've tested many PC parts and games, and it seems that GPUs labeled "super" often have tricky boost settings. Edited April 27, 2021 by NekoBubbles I wanted to add one more little detail