Hey everyone! I'm dealing with some really frustrating random restarts on my PC, specifically tagged with **Kernel-Power 41 (63)**, but without any BSOD. It basically freezes for a second, all the lights and fans shut off, and then it jumps back to the login screen. I've checked the event logs and see codes like **6008** and **1101** appearing. Interestingly, this issue only occurs when I'm not running any games. When I keep something like the WoW login screen open, it seems to prevent the crash. I could be just watching YouTube or downloading something on Steam, and it will crash—sometimes within 30 seconds, other times after 30 minutes. My temperatures are well within the safe range, so I'm doubtful that it's a heat issue. I've tried a lot of troubleshooting steps, including updating all my software, restoring my system, and checking all hardware components. Has anyone experienced issues like this or have any suggestions?
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You might want to investigate if your crashes are tied to specific CPU cores. Having several Mini dump files from these crashes could help spot a pattern. It’s a shot in the dark, but sometimes those odd bugs can be linked to core management issues in your CPU.
When your system crashes, are you actively doing anything or just passively watching? Noticing if it happens under certain usage patterns could help narrow down the cause.
It happens in both scenarios. I could be watching something, working on an Excel sheet, or just sitting idle, and the crash still hits.
What drive is Windows installed on? If it's on your Intel SSD, you might want to try migrating it to the Crucial SSD to see if that changes things. It might be a simple fix that doesn’t require major reformatting.
Right now, it’s on the Intel SSD. Moving it sounds daunting since I want to keep all my files, but I could look into options for safely backing up before making any changes.
Have you seen any info on the AM4 memory bug? It might be worth checking out some resources on that. It could help explain some of the issues related to your Ryzen setup, especially with RAM.
I came across that info and am considering a BIOS update. I'm a bit hesitant since I've heard mixed experiences with updating BIOS, but it seems like it might be a necessary step.
It sounds like you're dealing with a tricky problem. Make sure to check for dump files in the C:WindowsMinidump directory. Those files can provide critical insights if there's a BSOD happening. If you don’t see anything there, that's a sign that the crash isn't generating the usual reports, which could complicate your troubleshooting.
Unfortunately, there aren't any Mini dump files since I’m not seeing a BSOD at all. I've adjusted some settings to capture more insights, but it's been so random that replicating the crashes is hit or miss.
That could make sense! The random crashes are really hard to pin down, but I’ll try getting those dump files to see if a pattern emerges.