Why does my PC crash?
Why does my PC crash?
Begin checking for issues by observing the crash patterns. Note when it occurs—random reboots after idle sessions or while gaming. Look for signs of overheating, unusual noises, or memory errors. Verify the graphics card is functioning correctly and ensure no driver conflicts exist. Test system stability with minimal background processes. Consider updating drivers and checking for firmware updates on the motherboard and GPU. If possible, isolate components to identify the faulty part.
I've been monitoring the temperatures for a while now, though I haven't changed much recently. From what I recall, the readings have stayed below 80°C, or at least under 90°C. Freezing seems possible anytime—sometimes when nothing changes at low temps, and other times during higher stress periods.
I completed everything! Thank you. Memtest detected no issues, though the system still crashed during driver updates. After resetting the BIOS to defaults, I realized I’d adjusted some settings previously to enable SSD functionality since it was installed in the M.2_2 slot. According to the manual, M.2_2 is meant for 10th Gen Intel chips, but I switched the SSD to M.2_3 now to avoid BIOS changes. It might affect performance slightly—booting felt a touch slower, but preventing crashes would be worth it. Also, using the PNY PCIe ToolBox shows an Error Log Number of 758 on the SSD. Is this typical?