I recently built my first gaming PC after years of saving up, and I've run into some frustrating issues with it crashing unexpectedly. I experience freezing and program crashes, which are often followed by a BSOD or an unrecoverable black screen. While I didn't have many bugcheck errors at first, I've since managed to get three DMP files with errors, which are: 1) MEMORY_MANAGEMENT (while browsing), 2) PAGE_FAULT_IN_NON_PAGED_AREA (during a restart), and 3) KERNEL_SECURITY_CHECK_FAILURE (while running a memory test overnight). These issues typically arise when I enable features like XMP and ABT, and everything runs smoothly when I revert to stock settings. Additionally, I had some errors related to the Nvidia driver, but they seem to have resolved without any clear cause. My specs include an Intel i5 14600kf, ASUS Prime B760M-A motherboard, 32GB of Lexar DDR5 RAM, and a Palit RTX 5060 Ti among others. I'm wondering how I can fix these crashing issues? Is it possible my RAM modules are faulty, or is the problem potentially with my graphics card? Can I safely adjust the OC settings without risking further crashes?
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Have you tried reinstalling your Nvidia drivers again? Sometimes a clean installation can help, especially if you've had prior errors. It's also worth checking your GPU temperatures to ensure it's not overheating—it can cause random shutdowns or crashes too. A tool like MSI Afterburner can help you keep an eye on those temps when you're gaming.
It sounds like you're having quite a few issues! First, definitely check your dump files for any critical errors. Those help in pinpointing the exact issues. If you're having consistent crashes with XMP and ABT enabled, it might be worth testing your RAM one stick at a time to see if one of them is defective. Also, ensure your BIOS is updated since new updates can improve stability, especially with overclocking. Lastly, if you're using higher voltage in your XMP settings, try tweaking that down a bit—it can sometimes help with stability.
Good point about the BIOS—I'd also recommend resetting it to see if that helps with your OC settings. Sometimes, factory defaults can solve weird compatibility issues.
It sounds like the crux of your problem is indeed related to your RAM settings. Not all RAM sticks work well with every motherboard under high overclocking conditions. You could try running your RAM at a lower frequency than what XMP is offering to see if that stabilizes things. If that works, then it might just mean your modules aren't fully compatible with your system at the advertised speeds.
That makes sense! I’ll definitely try lowering the speed and see if that stops the crashes.
Yeah, overheating would definitely cause issues! Make sure your PC's airflow is good too. Dust buildup can also mess with components.