I've been facing a recurring issue with blue screens while gaming, specifically getting errors like IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL and some KERNEL ones. This problem has persisted for over a year, and it tends to happen mainly during gameplay, such as when I try to play Arc Raiders. I've already taken several steps to troubleshoot it, including reinstalling Windows, replacing my RAM, resetting my BIOS to default, and updating the BIOS. Here's a bit about my setup:
- **CPU:** Ryzen 5 3600 3.6GHz
- **GPU:** RTX 2060
- **MOBO:** Asrock B450 pro4
- **RAM:** 2x8GB 3200MHz
I've collected all the minidumps from the last couple of days, which I can share for analysis. Additionally, I updated my GPU driver to the latest Game Ready version after the last bluescreen but the crashes continue.
3 Answers
It sounds like you need to examine those dump files more closely to pinpoint the exact cause of the BSODs. If you can boot into Windows, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any crash logs. Those files can give us the best hints. Zip the folder and upload them using a sharing site like MediaFire or Catbox.moe. We prefer multiple dump files, so if you can gather them, it’d really help in diagnosing your issue.
The issue likely ties back to memory problems based on your dump files. Keep in mind, 'memory' can refer to more than just RAM; it can also relate to storage. Since you said you've replaced the RAM, it's worth testing each stick one at a time to see if one of them is faulty. Also, if your CPU was overclocked at all, that could definitely cause stability issues. Make sure it's running at stock settings.
I noticed that there’s mention of PioneerGame related to Arc Raiders, which appears to be a problem area. However, given your experience with BSODs in other games as well, I wouldn't pin it solely on Arc Raiders. It’s likely a deeper issue, perhaps related to system memory or drivers.
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