What steps can I take to resolve this freezing problem?
What steps can I take to resolve this freezing problem?
Hello. After checking all possible causes, I’m still unsure what’s causing these crashes. They’ve started across different games I used to play smoothly. Honestly, it’s unclear whether the problem lies with the GPU, RAM, CPU, or software. The crashes seem random—sometimes after just 10 minutes, other times after hours. They don’t appear during high graphical or CPU usage. Most games freeze, though some exceptions exist. For example, Warframe shows an error message about a GPU driver issue, while World of Warcraft freezes briefly before returning to normal. I’ve tried several fixes: increased fan speeds, cooler room, updated drivers via NVIDIA APP, restored default drives through NVIDIA Control Panel, ran stability tests with OCCT and MSI Afterburner, cleared the GPU cache. I’m hoping it’s a driver-related issue but don’t know how to reset the GPU completely. This is my first post here, so please forgive any confusion or etiquette issues.
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!
Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.
Did your issues start with an OS update? You might want to run memtest for 10 passes and see any errors come up.
Updated drivers with NVIDIA APP.
You should use DDU in Safe Mode to remove all GPU drivers(intel, AMD and Nvidia) then manually install the latest GPU driver sourced from Nvidia's support site in an elevated command, i.e, Right click installer>Run as Administrator.
Thank you for the details about your system. Your components include an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X processor, a Corsair ICUE Link H100i Liquid AIO fan, and a MPG X570 Gaming Edge motherboard. The RAM setup is four 8GB modules using Corsair Vengeance DDR4 3600. You're running the NVIDIA Geforce RTC 3060 Ti GPU. Storage consists of two 2GB HD drives (WD20EZAZ) and two 1GB NVMe SSDs (WDS100T2B0C and SNVS). The power supply is a Thermaltake PS-TTP-0600NNFAGU-1 600W ATX12V 80 PLUS GOLD unit. Your operating system is Windows 11, with an ASUS VG27WQ monitor. The BIOS version is American Megatrends Internation LLC 1.H2 from March 16, 2022, and SMBIOS 2.8. All hardware is five years old. I’m not entirely sure about the exact start date, but it’s been a few months now. I’ll give it a try as you suggested.
Do you know the temperatures recorded by your monitoring tool like HWINFO for the CPU and GPU, including the GPU hotspot readings? Have there been any notable updates to your hardware or software recently, such as a Windows upgrade from 10 to 11?
It seems you began with a fresh Windows setup, but the frequent crashes have damaged the system and require restoration. It might also point to a problem with your SSD, though the noises suggest a GPU overheating issue likely triggered shutdowns and crashes that led to a forced restart. First, try using DISM commands followed by SFC /Scannow to check for corruption and necessary fixes. This guide looks useful: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-d...s-10-image. Once everything is verified or resolved, install GPU-Z and enable sensor logging in the Sensors section. Test your game to monitor GPU temperatures, hotspots, and fan speeds at those levels. The logged data will help you analyze the crashes. TechPowerUp
I have set up HWiNFO and am seeking guidance on what to view or test. Should I run specific diagnostics or simply play games and inspect performance after any crashes? I've already attempted the first advice: using DDU in Safe Mode to uninstall all GPU drivers (Intel, AMD, Nvidia), then manually installing the newest driver from Nvidia's support site via an elevated command, such as right-clicking the installer and selecting Run as Administrator. Additionally, I've tried applying a new thermal paste and updating DirectX.
Check Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer.
One or both tools might record error codes, warnings, or informational events shortly before or during crashes or freezes.
Each entry can be opened for further information, though the details might not always be useful.
I saw 4 ram sticks. Was it a set of 4 or two kits? When using four sticks, you should raise the default voltage from 1.35v to between 1.36 and 1.4v for better stability. Increasing the SOC voltage to 1.15v might also be beneficial. At least run DISM and SFC/Scan now to fix any corrupted files and check the disk for errors.
Consider using two different kits for this setup.
PSU? (uncertain about this)
Thermaltake PS-TTP-0600NNFAGU-1 600 W ATX12V 80 PLUS GOLD
Download OCCT and perform the CPU stress test, observe temperatures, run GPU stress tests to monitor temps, then conduct a power supply test.
If it passes those checks, increase GPU stress with a 3DMark test and let it run extensively.