I've been running into some frustrating Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors on my PC, and I'm not sure what's causing them. The error seems related to ntoskrnl.exe. My setup includes a Ryzen 7900x, an RTX 4080, 32GB of DDR5 6000 RAM, a 1000-watt power supply, and an Aorus X670 Elite motherboard with the F31 BIOS.
This isn't my first time dealing with BSODs; previously, I fixed similar issues by finding a stable BIOS version. After trying an update, the BSODs returned, so I'm sticking with the F31 version for now. I've run stress tests in the past but couldn't replicate the BSODs—they mainly occur when I'm just casually watching YouTube, not while gaming or doing more intensive tasks.
I've gathered some minidumps from the last 24 hours that might help diagnose the issue. Any assistance with figuring this out would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
Looking at your dump files, it seems like the issues may be related to memory. This doesn’t just refer to RAM; the problem could be with your storage or the memory controller in your CPU. Since none of your dumps point directly to storage issues, it's likely not that. If you have any overclocking settings enabled, especially for RAM, try reverting everything back to stock settings, as these can cause instability.
To test your RAM reliability, run your machine with just one stick of RAM at a time and see if crashes occur. Even if general memory testing passes, faulty RAM could still slip through the cracks, particularly with newer DDR5 and DDR4 types. Keep an eye on those YouTube sessions; they seem to trigger the crashes!
To properly analyze those BSODs, we need the dump files, which are essentially crash logs from your system. If you can boot into Windows, check the C:WindowsMinidump folder for any dump files. If you find them, zip the folder (just right-click and select "Send to > Compressed (Zipped) folder") and upload it to a file-sharing service like catbox.moe or mediafire.com since other sites might get blacklisted. Multiple dump files provide better insight, so follow the guide on creating a Small Memory Dump if you only have one. Good luck!
I definitely have my system heavily overclocked, including XMP for the RAM, so I'll try resetting everything to stock settings and see if that helps. It's strange how it only crashes while watching YouTube and not during intensive tasks like gaming or CAD work. Perhaps I should also run a memory test with one stick at a time just to be thorough.