I recently bought a new PC, but I'm having some serious issues while gaming. Whenever I load into a multiplayer game, it crashes almost immediately. I tried disabling XMP, which helped a bit since I can now play some games, but it still crashes randomly after about 30 minutes to an hour. I'm looking for tips to fix this problem!
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First off, I would recommend checking the temperatures of your CPU and GPU. High temps can definitely cause crashes while gaming. Make sure your cooling solution is adequate and that your case has good airflow.
It's worth mentioning that I'm experiencing crashes too, but mine aren't blue screens or anything. It's just the game itself crashing, which is super frustrating because I have to restart the game each time!
Also, don’t forget about your RAM! Ensure that your RAM has enough airflow around it. Some DDR5 sticks don't have temperature sensors, so they might not throttle before hitting problematic temps, which could lead to crashes.
Your specs seem solid, but just to confirm: you got an Intel i9-13900KF, Prime Z790-P WiFi motherboard, 4070 Ti GPU, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 6000MHz. Have you updated your BIOS recently? Sometimes, a BIOS upgrade can help fix these issues, especially on newer CPUs like the 13900K.
Yeah, thermal issues are often the culprits. You should keep an eye on your CPU and GPU temps, plus maybe even your SSD. What kind of specs are you working with?