Hey everyone, I'm having a rough time with frequent BSODs (Blue Screens of Death) that seem to happen randomly. Usually, the computer restarts before it even generates a minidump file. One time, I did manage to get a minidump that indicated a device driver error, mentioning something about 'nt!_WHEA_ERROR_RECORD.' I checked the event viewer too, and it flagged a Kernel Power 41 error that pointed to my MSI SSD. I recently bought a new Samsung NVMe SSD and transferred a few games over to it, but I'm still running into BSODs when I try to play. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot this issue? I can share the minidump later if that helps!
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First things first, you'll want to gather any dump files that could help diagnose the BSODs. If you can boot into Windows, check the Minidump folder at C:WindowsMinidump for any crash logs. If you find any, zip the folder and upload it somewhere like catbox.moe or mediafire. It really helps to have multiple dump files for a clearer picture. Also, consider switching to Small Memory Dumps for future crashes—just follow guides on how to configure that in Windows settings.
Can you share your PC specs? Like, what CPU, GPU, RAM you’re using, and when these BSODs started happening? Knowing if there’s a trigger (like specific games or tasks) will help narrow down the issue.
Does it only crash during gaming sessions?
Sure! Here are the specs: CPU: i7-11, GPU: Nvidia 3060 Ti, RAM: 16GB, Storage: 1TB MSI M370 (the troublemaker) and 2TB Samsung Evo Plus, OS: Windows 10. This started about a month ago. It's totally random; could happen while launching a game or even mid-game. I've looked at CPU temps, and they stay below 82C. I've tried reinstalling Windows (not a full clean install though) and updated all my drivers.