I've been using my custom-built PC for over two years, and I've recently run into some problems. After playing Fortnite, my system crashed and went into a boot loop. I ran some system checks like 'sfc scannow' and 'dism', which seemed to help initially. However, after updating drivers and trying to play again, I encountered a BSOD (Blue Screen of Death). I freshly installed Windows and attempted to update drivers, but I'm back to the boot loop. I've done multiple passes of MemTest and got a pass, but I'm trying to figure out if my issues stem from a bad power supply, RAM, or something else entirely. I suspect that my power supply might be underpowered and I'm hoping to diagnose the issue myself to avoid repair shop costs. Here are my specs:
- **Motherboard:** MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Micro ATX AM4
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 12-core processor
- **Memory:** Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16
- **Storage:** TEAMGROUP MP44L 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
- **Video Card:** PowerColor Fighter OC Radeon RX 7700 XT 12 GB
- **Power Supply:** MSI MAG A550BN 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified
2 Answers
I looked up your specs using MSI's PSU calculator. Even with some extra components like fans, it suggests you need a PSU of at least 563W. Given that you have a power-hungry GPU, you could be pushing your current 550W supply too hard, particularly under load. Consider trying to undervolt or underclock the GPU to lower power consumption temporarily. If the BSOD happens again, remember to note down the error code—it could be crucial.
To better analyze the BSOD you're facing, try retrieving the dump files from your system. If you can access Windows, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for those files. Zipping the folder and uploading it to a file sharing site can help others diagnose the issue more accurately. If you only have one or no dump files, follow guides to adjust your system settings to generate them properly next time.
I already encountered the code 0xc0000001 right before my clean install, so I’ll keep a record of any future codes to help with diagnosis.