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The NVIDIA control panel causes crashes in games.

The NVIDIA control panel causes crashes in games.

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SrDiestroMC
Junior Member
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09-06-2021, 09:15 AM
#1
Experiencing a crash when using balanced configurations in Nvidia Control Center. My setup includes an RTX 3070 Ti, an i7-13700KF processor, 64GB of RAM, and an 850W power unit. Recently, I installed a new FreeSync monitor and attempted to synchronize with G-Sync. However, I encountered significant flickering, so I disabled G-Sync temporarily. While adjusting settings in the Nvidia Control Panel, I inadvertently triggered instability. After two days of playback—especially for Overwatch—I noticed much higher frame rates than usual (around 30-40 frames per second more). Within minutes, the game would crash without any warning from the app. Upon restarting, it failed again. My reliability log confirmed both crashes were linked to hardware issues, specifically LiveKernelError 141. After testing other games and consistently getting the same error, I decided to investigate further. A benchmark revealed my GPU suddenly boosted performance by over 130% during gameplay—far beyond its normal capabilities. This was concerning because, based on past overclocking experiences, my GPU rarely exceeded its limits. Even after disabling the overclock, it still outperformed expectations, reaching speeds well above what the GPU should handle (as per online data), and drawing around 310 watts from the power supply. Despite this, temperatures stayed low (around 75°C) even under heavy load, which was unusual given the cables’ output of only 150W each. This suggests my cooling setup might be insufficient for such high demand. Ultimately, after several BIOS resets and configuration tweaks, I identified the issue: the Nvidia Control Panel settings. While experimenting with performance-focused profiles, I inadvertently caused the GPU to overperform. Returning to the quality profile restored stability. In short, changing the "Use profile emphasizing" setting in the Nvidia Control Panel from Performance to Quality resolved the problem. Overall, my GPU is new, but this incident highlights the importance of careful configuration management.

Questions for you:
1. Why did altering the Nvidia Control Panel settings so drastically impact my GPU?
2. Are there any solutions to enable the GPU using the Performance profile instead?
3. What does LiveKernelError 141 signify in this context?
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SrDiestroMC
09-06-2021, 09:15 AM #1

Experiencing a crash when using balanced configurations in Nvidia Control Center. My setup includes an RTX 3070 Ti, an i7-13700KF processor, 64GB of RAM, and an 850W power unit. Recently, I installed a new FreeSync monitor and attempted to synchronize with G-Sync. However, I encountered significant flickering, so I disabled G-Sync temporarily. While adjusting settings in the Nvidia Control Panel, I inadvertently triggered instability. After two days of playback—especially for Overwatch—I noticed much higher frame rates than usual (around 30-40 frames per second more). Within minutes, the game would crash without any warning from the app. Upon restarting, it failed again. My reliability log confirmed both crashes were linked to hardware issues, specifically LiveKernelError 141. After testing other games and consistently getting the same error, I decided to investigate further. A benchmark revealed my GPU suddenly boosted performance by over 130% during gameplay—far beyond its normal capabilities. This was concerning because, based on past overclocking experiences, my GPU rarely exceeded its limits. Even after disabling the overclock, it still outperformed expectations, reaching speeds well above what the GPU should handle (as per online data), and drawing around 310 watts from the power supply. Despite this, temperatures stayed low (around 75°C) even under heavy load, which was unusual given the cables’ output of only 150W each. This suggests my cooling setup might be insufficient for such high demand. Ultimately, after several BIOS resets and configuration tweaks, I identified the issue: the Nvidia Control Panel settings. While experimenting with performance-focused profiles, I inadvertently caused the GPU to overperform. Returning to the quality profile restored stability. In short, changing the "Use profile emphasizing" setting in the Nvidia Control Panel from Performance to Quality resolved the problem. Overall, my GPU is new, but this incident highlights the importance of careful configuration management.

Questions for you:
1. Why did altering the Nvidia Control Panel settings so drastically impact my GPU?
2. Are there any solutions to enable the GPU using the Performance profile instead?
3. What does LiveKernelError 141 signify in this context?

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_RedStar
Member
171
09-08-2021, 01:29 AM
#2
Don't worry about tweaking anything unless you're sure what you're doing. If you're curious about why it doesn't work, I'm not sure—just let me know. Screenshot would help clarify things.
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_RedStar
09-08-2021, 01:29 AM #2

Don't worry about tweaking anything unless you're sure what you're doing. If you're curious about why it doesn't work, I'm not sure—just let me know. Screenshot would help clarify things.

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_iGummiRissa_
Member
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09-08-2021, 02:46 AM
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Balanced is the standard setting. In the Nvidia control panel, you can either adjust global 3D application configurations manually or choose one of three preset options: Emphasize Performance, Balanced, or Emphasize Quality. To ensure my GPU runs smoothly, I need the Emphasize Quality setting enabled—this is unexpected since all three profiles should function well together. These adjustments are straightforward and designed for users who aren’t sure which 3D settings suit their needs. I’m very comfortable navigating the panel and understand most of its features. Most options relate to anti-aliasing or performance caps, which explains the performance curve. Edit: I’ll share a screenshot once I’m back home. I’m testing this on my laptop with an AMD chipset.
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_iGummiRissa_
09-08-2021, 02:46 AM #3

Balanced is the standard setting. In the Nvidia control panel, you can either adjust global 3D application configurations manually or choose one of three preset options: Emphasize Performance, Balanced, or Emphasize Quality. To ensure my GPU runs smoothly, I need the Emphasize Quality setting enabled—this is unexpected since all three profiles should function well together. These adjustments are straightforward and designed for users who aren’t sure which 3D settings suit their needs. I’m very comfortable navigating the panel and understand most of its features. Most options relate to anti-aliasing or performance caps, which explains the performance curve. Edit: I’ll share a screenshot once I’m back home. I’m testing this on my laptop with an AMD chipset.