The system reported a graphics card driver malfunction while gaming.
The system reported a graphics card driver malfunction while gaming.
Hello, thank you for your attention. It appears that whenever I engage in a gaming session – ranging from brief moments of one minute to longer periods extending up to fifteen minutes – the program abruptly shuts down without providing an error message. The system event log indicates “Display driver nvlddmkm stopped responding and has successfully recovered.” I have already attempted to resolve this by utilizing Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) and reinstalling my graphics drivers, but the issue persists. I do not experience any overheating problems.
Could this be due to a defective RAM module or video card? Are there any other troubleshooting steps you could suggest?
Thank you for your assistance.
Modified factory-enhanced unit. Initial operating frequency: 1569 MHz (boosted to 1683 MHz). Reduced to standard Nvidia speeds and lowered power constraints. Initial operating frequency: 1481 MHz (boosted to 1582 MHz).
Excessive boosting and excessive heat are frequently responsible. Attempt to disable any existing boosts. If your card was initially set up for higher performance, you’ll need to reduce its boost settings.
The graphics card might also be faulty due to previous overclocking and overheating damage.
Could you please specify the model of your graphics card?
Also, what is the make and model name of your power supply unit? A poorly constructed PSU can certainly lead to problems.
My EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 graphics card paired with an EVGA Supernova G2 750-watt power supply was running flawlessly for a year and a half. Recently, the system began experiencing sudden crashes. I haven't modified any of my hardware or software settings. I’ve attempted removing individual memory modules, testing each kit separately, and the problem persists. Interestingly, less demanding games run without issue, however, graphically intensive titles consistently result in crashes, even during menu screens.
Could you attempt to connect the graphics card to an alternative PCI-E port? Additionally, if possible, test with a different set of power cables from your power supply unit.
Adjusting the GPU clock offset to -188 MHz appears successful; I was able to play games without interruption throughout the entire evening. However, the question remains: is this issue related to the graphics card itself or the power supply unit? I have already returned the card for a replacement, so we should determine the root cause through testing.
The pre-set performance boosts from the manufacturer’s settings are excessively demanding. It's likely that component degradation is occurring due to this intense operation.