I've built my gaming PC roughly a year ago, and I've been experiencing occasional BSODs for a while now. However, the frequency seems to have escalated to daily occurrences over the last few months. It usually starts with Chrome crashing and showing "Error code: STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION", followed by issues with my Corsair keyboard/mouse software, and ultimately, I end up with a BSOD when I check back later. Here are my specs: Windows 11 Pro 64 Bit, Z790 Eagle AX motherboard (Bios F3), Intel i9-14900k CPU, Corsair Vengeance DDR5 RAM (2x 32GB), and GeForce RTX 4090. I've already run Windows Memory Diagnostics with no issues found, tried new RAM sticks (same model), and reformatted recently, but the problem persists, though it has lessened to about once a day. Any thoughts on troubleshooting this?
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To analyze those BSODs better, make sure you’re capturing the dump files from your crashes. They really help pinpoint the issue. Try accessing C:WindowsMinidump for any crash logs. If you find some, zip them up and upload them to a file-sharing site like MediaFire or Catbox. More dump files provide a clearer picture for diagnosing the problem!
Let me know if you need any help zipping those files! I’ve run into similar issues before.
First things first, have you updated your BIOS? The newest version F4 might help. Often, these crashes could be linked to issues with your system drive, especially if dump files show problems tied to the Registry process. It can also be related to memory issues, but sometimes a faulty system drive mimics those symptoms. By the way, I've read that some users with your CPU have faced stability problems—keep an eye on that!
Thanks for the heads up! I didn’t realize there was a BIOS update available. Should I just go ahead and update my CPU if it’s the source of the issue, or is it worth trying to get it swapped under warranty?
Good question! If the CPU is indeed the problem, definitely check your warranty options first! It might save you some hassle. If you need to replace it, consider the newer models coming out.
Great tip! I'll check that folder and see if I can grab some zip files. Hope this helps narrow things down!