I've been struggling with persistent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors, particularly 'IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL' and 'WHEA_UNCORRECTABLE_ERROR.' I've tried multiple troubleshooting steps like running DISM for health checks and executing 'sfc scannow.' I even wiped my C drive and reinstalled Windows, but the BSODs keep returning. I've also replaced the power supply and RAM, but I haven't noted any hardware failures from the tests I've done. I'm not very technical, so I'm looking for advice on how to address this issue. Here are my specs: CPU i9 9900k, GPU Gigabyte 3070, RAM Corsair 2x16 3200, and motherboard Asus Prime Z390. Any guidance or additional information you need would be greatly appreciated! ❤️❤️❤️
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If you're not getting dump files specific to the WHEA error, it could suggest that your NVMe SSD might be at fault. WHEA errors often indicate a hardware problem with the CPU or other PCIe devices. If the NVMe SSD has crashed, it typically won’t generate a dump file during BSODs. Catching this through logs will let us confirm the issue.
To get a clearer picture of what’s causing these BSODs, you’ll want to locate any dump files that Windows generated when the crashes occurred. If you can get into Windows, check the C:WindowsMinidump directory for those files. Once you find them, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com since some platforms may block links. If you only find one or nothing at all, don’t worry—just upload what you have and follow a guide to configure your system to create small memory dumps going forward.
It sounds like you're dealing with some hardware issues, especially given the 'WHEA' error. Check if there are any updates available for your motherboard's chipset and BIOS. You might also want to reset the BIOS settings to defaults and disable XMP. Another recommendation is to try using onboard graphics temporarily instead of your 3070—just remove the GPU and connect your display to the motherboard. Finally, running Memtest86+ overnight can help detect any memory problems.

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