XMP triggers restarts when closing games and returning to the desktop.
XMP triggers restarts when closing games and returning to the desktop.
I'm experiencing stability problems when XMP is active in the BIOS settings. The only time the PC restarts is after quitting a game and switching to desktop after playing for several hours. Performance remains unaffected during gameplay, and voltage and temperature readings are normal. Turning XMP off resolves the restart issue but reduces gaming performance. I've tried adjusting the BIOS settings to keep XMP enabled while trying to avoid restarts, but this risks damaging hardware if the system shuts down unexpectedly.
PC specifications: NVIDIA system info generated on 06/17/2025 02:54:42
App version: 11.0.4.148
OS: Microsoft Windows 11 Home, Version 10.0.26100
DirectX runtime: DirectX 12
Driver: Game Ready Driver - 576.66
CPU: 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-13700F
RAM: 32 GB
Storage: SSD 931.5 GB
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Direct3D: Level 12_1, 4352 cores
Clock: 2550 MHz
Resize bar: Yes
Memory speed: 18 Gbps
Bandwidth: 288 GB/s
Total graphics RAM: 24,486 MB
Video memory: 8,188 MB
System video: 0 MB shared
BIOS version: 95.06.26.00.72
Event log: Error detected during restart on 2025-06-17 02:25:55
Task: User: LOCAL SERVICE
Description: A critical hardware fault occurred; system failed to boot normally.
I appreciate the prompt responses and assistance offered. In the meantime, I've pinpointed the reason behind these problems. For those facing similar challenges, especially after checking your RAM, GPU, and PSU, verify the condition of your SSD or other storage devices. I reviewed my SSD using GeForce Control Center, which showed thousands of hours of usage and a 0% lifespan. This led to memory corruption and forced restarts. At first, I suspected the RAM was the issue, but it turns out my new PC came with a severely degraded SSD. Luckily, I have a warranty, so I’m replacing it, though I hope others learn from this situation.
Thanks for your patience. After further investigation, the problem was due to a failing SSD.
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