I've been encountering multiple Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors since I started gaming today. The first one was a SYSTEM_SERVICE_EXCEPTION (0x3B), and I noticed that crashes began happening whenever I performed intensive tasks, like gaming or using frame interpolation. During these crashes, my game continues for a few seconds, but then my mouse and keyboard stop responding, leading to a BSOD and a system restart. Later, I also encountered an error saying, 'A device which does not exist was specified,' followed by another BSOD: Critical Process Died. The concerning part is that no dump files are being created during these crashes. I checked the event viewer, and it indicates that there was an error during dump creation. Considering these issues, could this be a sign of a failing SSD? I'd appreciate any insights or thoughts on this situation!
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Without any dump files, it's tough to pinpoint the exact issue. If you're able to boot back into Windows or use Safe Mode, check for any dump files in C:WindowsMinidump. You want those for a clearer analysis. If you do find any, consider zipping them and uploading to a file-sharing site since Reddit tends to have upload restrictions. Also, if you don’t have any, looking into changing your dump settings might help.
Since there are no dump files, let's run a system information gathering tool which could provide us with more details. You can download the Specify tool, run it, and share the link it generates. This will help us troubleshoot further and get a clearer picture of your OS and hardware setup.
Sounds like you might be experiencing classic signs of SSD failure. The fact that it’s getting progressively worse and is unable to create dump files is pretty indicative of your drive saying goodbye. Definitely back up your important files as soon as possible and start looking for a replacement if you can.
It's a Samsung 990 Pro though. Can it still fail prematurely even if it shows healthy in Samsung Magician?
Great idea! I'll download that tool and share the info as soon as I can.