Unusual PC build video game crashes remain unexplained. Possible causes are still being investigated.
Unusual PC build video game crashes remain unexplained. Possible causes are still being investigated.
I own an Asus Prime B660 Plus, a 3080Ti processor, and 64 GB of RAM (from GSKILL). I recommend lowering your RAM speed from 3600 to 3200MHz via the BIOS—disabling XMP and setting the DRAM to 3200MHz resolved the problem I had before.
Yes, turning off XMP could resolve the issue since it might be causing instability. Verify your motherboard model online—there may be available updates for the BIOS. You can also use HWinfo64 (free) to inspect system details; open it after launching a game, run a crash test, and observe GPU performance metrics like temperatures, memory usage, and fan speed. This should help identify if the problem lies with the GPU or its drivers. If you have the newest drivers, this suggests the driver is up-to-date but the hardware itself might need attention.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll give it a shot this evening (sorry, office day). I've recorded GPU usage stats like power consumption and temperature, plus performed stress tests—seems safe. From GPU Tweak, I ran Mem Test overnight and saw around 10,000 errors before shutdown. My friends online are guiding me through the process; they mentioned a bad RAM stick could be the issue and suggest doing individual tests or sending the defective part back via RMA if needed. I've attached the Mem Test report. Also, XMP is enabled, which makes initial testing simpler. I'm also checking BIOs now. The report is attached.
That's quite concerning, really. Single testing is an excellent method to identify the problematic RAM. You might also want to verify if your RAM model appears on the Support list by visiting your motherboard manufacturer's website and checking compatibility. For this, you'll need the specific part number such as "CMK32GX4M2D3600C18" and confirm that XMP works without issues. If you've already checked your memory modules and there are no errors, consider updating your BIOS. The reason for a BIOS update often relates to stability or compatibility improvements.
Thanks for the support – everything is now working. I ran the mem test one stick at a time, starting with slot 1, then 2 and 4, and finally the problematic third slot. After that, it all clicked. I’m still trying to figure out what caused the earlier issues, but it seems the right slot was finally the key. I’m not sure how many times someone could go wrong when installing RAM – it’s a tricky process!