Hey everyone! I just built my first PC, and I'm running into some issues. Basically, after playing games for a little while, they tend to crash. I've been troubleshooting but haven't had much luck. I noticed that my RAM isn't on the motherboard's qualified vendor list. Could that be the culprit? I really don't want to spend more money unless I know it's going to fix the issue. Here are my specs:
- Motherboard: Gigabyte B760M Gaming Plus WiFi DDR4
- GPU: Gigabyte 5070 Ti Wind Force PCI Express 5.0 ATX
- CPU: Intel i9 14900K (4th Gen, 24 Core, LGA 1700, 125W)
- RAM: OLOy OWL 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4 3600
- Power Supply: 850 Watt Modular
- Storage: Seagate FireCuda 530R SSD 1TB.
Also, I'm experiencing stuttering in games that previously ran smoothly, even though my frame rates seem consistent. Any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks!
2 Answers
You're definitely right to check on compatibility issues. Have you enabled the XMP profile in BIOS? And make sure you're using the correct RAM slots—A2 and B2 should be your friends (those are the second and fourth slots from the CPU's perspective). Also, keep an eye on your CPU cooler—bad mounting could lead to overheating. Check those temperatures with HWINFO!
Make sure you've got the latest BIOS, chipset drivers, and GPU drivers installed. Try turning off XMP for the RAM in the BIOS, as that could reveal if the RAM is unstable. Also, check your CPU and GPU temperatures with something like HWINFO. B760 motherboards can have weak VRMs which might overheat and lead to crashes. Keeping an eye on the VRM temps is a good idea too!
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