I'm having persistent issues with my PC crashing when I try to run demanding games like Ready or Not, Half Life RTX, and Cyberpunk. Despite trying several solutions, nothing seems to work. The crashes often result in my GPU fan ramping up to 100% or the system simply rebooting. Here are my specs: CPU: Ryzen 5600X, Motherboard: ASUS ROG B550-F, GPU: XFX 9070XT, PSU: NZXT C850W, RAM: Ballistix 32GB. Even after replacing components like the GPU, motherboard, CPU, and PSU, I still experience crashes, but now it's primarily during more intensive gaming sessions. The Event Viewer indicates a fatal hardware error related to the processor, specifically a Cache Hierarchy Error. I'm at a loss trying to determine what's causing these crashes. Any help would be appreciated!
2 Answers
That definitely sounds frustrating! Given that you've swapped out several parts, have you considered doing a complete system stress test? Programs like Prime95 or AIDA64 can help you pinpoint if the CPU is unstable under load, which might help narrow it down further.
It sounds like you're really dealing with a tricky situation. Since the Event Viewer points to a Processor Core issue, that might suggest a problem with how your CPU is handling workloads. Have you tried checking the CPU temperatures while gaming? Overheating could cause crashes too. Also, ensure your BIOS is up to date and that all components are seated properly.
Good call on checking the temps! I had a similar issue before and it turned out to be thermal paste that had dried out. Just a thought!
Stress tests are a great way to check stability! Don't forget to monitor power draw too, as sometimes PSUs can be the culprit, especially under heavy loads.