I'm experiencing some frustrating Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues with my PC. Every time I try to launch any games, it crashes right away. I've tried a bunch of fixes including updating my drivers, switching my GPU to a different PCI-E slot, and even testing my graphics card in a friend's setup where it worked fine. I've completely uninstalled and reinstalled drivers using DDU, performed a fresh install of Windows, and yet I still can't figure out what's wrong. The dump files indicate that the crash is related to nvlddmkm.sys, but solutions have eluded me so far. Has anyone come across this issue or have suggestions on how to resolve it? My setup includes a Ryzen 9 5900XT, an EVGA 3080 10GB, and a Corsair RM1000e power supply. Also, I can't boot into safe mode for some reason.
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Have you overclocked your system? That can often lead to stability issues and BSODs. Also, make sure your fans are working properly and aren't clogged with dust. It's good that you pulled the CMOS battery, just to rule out any accidental overclock settings. Sometimes overheating can cause these crashes, but if everything looks clean and cool, it might be related to the GPU or drivers.
What about your power supply unit (PSU)? It’s a Corsair RM1000e, which should be powerful enough, but you could still have an issue there. Make sure it’s providing enough power and check the connections to the GPU.
From the dump files, it seems like you're hitting a VIDEO_TDR_FAILURE, which usually indicates that the Nvidia driver has timed out. This could either be a hardware problem, a BIOS that needs updating, or you might want to check this guide on fixing similar issues with the EVGA RTX 3080. Here's a link to that solution [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/EVGA/comments/mdv19r/evga_rtx_3080_ftw3_black_screen_crashes_and_bsod/).
It sounds like you have been through quite the troubleshooting journey! One thing to check is your dump files for any specific errors. If you can get into Windows, look for crash logs in C:WindowsMinidump. Having multiple logs will help pinpoint the issue, so try uploading them to a file-sharing site like Catbox or MediaFire since sharing links can be tricky. If you're still getting BSODs, consider adjusting the dump settings on your PC to make sure it captures more detailed logs, which can be really useful for finding the root cause.
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