I just installed a new RX 9070, but I can't run games or 3DMark without crashes. I used DDU to remove the previous graphics drivers, installed the latest chipset and GPU drivers, reseated the card, and checked the PCIe power connections. The card is installed in the motherboard's PCIe slot, and my monitor is connected directly to the GPU rather than the motherboard.
The crashes happen in different ways: Persona 3 Reload either closes immediately on launch or crashes shortly after loading a save and moving the character. 3DMark also crashes right away. AMD Adrenalin detects the card correctly and shows normal temperature, FPS, and usage readings while the applications are running.
My system has an RX 9070, Ryzen 7 5800X, Gigabyte B450 DS3H V2 motherboard, 16 GB of RAM, and an 800W power supply. What should I check next, particularly regarding the PSU, PCIe power cabling, GPU temperatures, and PCIe link speed?
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Since the card is detected and Adrenalin is reporting normal metrics, the next step is to capture the exact crash behavior and any Windows or application error messages. Confirm that the driver came directly from AMD, then test with another game or a clean benchmark to determine whether this is a general stability problem or something specific to Persona 3 Reload.
Double-check that the monitor cable is connected to the RX 9070, not the motherboard video output. Also make sure every required PCIe power socket uses a proper dedicated cable from the PSU rather than a single daisy-chained cable. The GPU can appear in software while still having power-delivery problems under load.
The display is connected directly to the GPU. I’ll verify that the power leads are dedicated cables and not a daisy-chain connection.
The 800W rating alone doesn’t say much about power quality. Check the PSU’s exact brand and model, and inspect the card with GPU-Z or similar software for temperature readings and the negotiated PCIe link speed. If the link speed or temperatures look abnormal, that could point toward a motherboard, slot, cooling, or power issue.
The card is detected normally, but both Persona 3 Reload and 3DMark crash. Persona either closes on launch or crashes shortly after loading into the game.