Hey everyone! I've got a gaming rig running Windows 11 with a 4090 GPU that used to work like a charm, but recently it's been acting up. I've had it for 1-2 years and only had small hiccups, but everything changed when I downloaded this big mod list for Skyrim called Nolvus. Initially, I got constant blue screens, but I fixed the install and it was running smoothly for a couple of weeks. However, I've noticed that it starts lagging every 10 minutes or so, and I'd have to press Alt-R to bring up an FPS counter, which temporarily fixes it but only until it drops again.
Now, the issue has spread to GTA 4 and the enhanced edition, which has also led to three blue screens in one day! They pop up so fast that I can barely read the errors, but one mentioned a "watchdog violation," and the messages seem random. I've updated all my drivers and Windows, cleaned out the dust, and checked the temperatures—my PC runs hot, but it's nothing out of the ordinary. After those BSODs, I tried running a repair, but Windows said it couldn't find any issues. I'd really appreciate any thoughts or help with this! If you have questions, feel free to ask. Thanks!
(P.S. Here are my BSOD dump files: https://www.mediafire.com/file/xenj0hdfqmv0j85/Minidump.zip/file)
2 Answers
Just a heads up: it sounds like your PC might be overheating, especially since you mentioned it runs hot. Make sure your cooling system is working properly. Sometimes, thermal throttling can cause those FPS dips you’re experiencing. You can also try stress-testing your components to see if overheating is leading to those BSODs. Also, double-check that all your drivers are up to date, especially the GPU drivers. They can sometimes cause random crashes if not properly installed.
Good idea! It might not hurt to clean your PC again and ensure everything is properly seated as well.
It sounds like you're dealing with some serious issues. Typically, BSODs are caused by driver problems, not just the games themselves. Since you've mentioned various error messages, it’s important to check those dump files you provided. They can reveal if a certain driver is causing the crashes. If it's happening across multiple games, it might point to a more systemic issue rather than just with Skyrim. I'd suggest uploading those dump files and getting some expert eyes on them.
Thanks for the advice! I'll make sure to get those files uploaded as soon as possible.
Definitely do that! The more info we have, the easier it will be to pinpoint the problem.
I’ve checked the cooling system, but I’ll make sure to stress-test components too. Overheating could definitely explain some of the FPS drops.