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Help! My GTX 1080 is Freezing and Crashing

February 15, 2026 3 answers
Asked by TechieNerd42
I've been having issues with my GTX 1080 where my PC keeps freezing or crashing. It started when I turned on my PC today and Steam wouldn't load, so I restarted it using the power button. I checked the Event Viewer, but there's nothing unusual there. Later, while trying to play War Thunder with friends, I got a blue screen as soon as my plane loaded in. A friend suggested I reinstall my drivers in safe mode, which I did. However, after booting normally and starting Discord and War Thunder, I faced another freeze followed by the blue screen of death. Before bed, I turned the power supply off to save electricity, which I think might've affected something. The error file that seems broken is nvlddmkm.sys. Can anyone provide some help? I just got this PC; it's my first one! I've attached my minidump files for reference [here](https://files.catbox.moe/gpxirw.rar). Here's an update: I tested CS2 for a while, and it didn't freeze or crash. There was a recent update for War Thunder, which could be causing issues. I also experienced a BSOD while playing F1 22 with Discord, so it might be related to either Discord or nvlddmkm.sys.
BSOD Discord driver issues GTX 1080 Hardware video TDR failure War Thunder

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FixItFrank9
It sounds like your GPU might be having some serious communication issues with your system. The dump files indicate a 'Video_TDR_Failure', which usually means the GPU isn't responding and Windows is trying to reset the driver. You could try using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to remove your current GPU drivers and then reinstall a fresh version that you know worked before. Just ensure you're using DDU's guidance to stop Windows from auto-updating the GPU driver afterwards. It’s important to rule out driver corruption as a possible cause.
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OldCardWizard
Don't forget to check your GPU's age—it’s been around for about 10 years. Sometimes they just start to fail after a long time. If the reinstallation of drivers doesn't help, it might be time to consider that your card may need replacing.
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GamingGuru88
Honestly, the fact that your PC crashed when using Discord raises some red flags. Maybe there’s a conflict with that program. Try running the system without Discord active and see if the issues persist. If you keep having trouble primarily when Discord is open, that might be your culprit.
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