I'm looking for some help analyzing a crash dump from my new pre-built PC. I experienced a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with a PFN_LIST_CORRUPT error while I was playing Fallout 4 and streaming. Suddenly, I heard a pop from my speakers, the game sounds cut out, and after reconnecting my headset, the game still had no audio. Shortly after I exited the game, I got the BSOD. This is the first time it has happened. When I checked Device Manager afterward, there was a problem with an AMD V3 cache driver, which I fixed by reinstalling the chipset drivers. I'm running Windows 11 with all updates installed, and my PC specs include an Asus TUF Gaming B850 Plus WIFI, Ryzen 9800X3D, NVIDIA RTX 5080, 32GB Corsair RAM, and 2TB SSDs. I've followed several troubleshooting steps, including running a memory diagnostic, checking the disk with CHKDSK, and testing the crash dump with WhoCrashed. I've also disabled all overlays and adjusted BIOS settings. Any insights into what's causing the BSOD would be appreciated!
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It's good that you’ve done some troubleshooting already. PFN_LIST_CORRUPT errors are often memory-related. Since you've run tests with no errors, it might have been a random glitch. If it happens again, try taking note of anything running in the background, like overlays, which can sometimes cause conflicts. If you continue to have issues, consider running a tool like MemTest86 again just to be sure about your RAM stability over more extended periods, or checking other drivers and software for updates.
BSODs can often be traced back to issues with drivers or hardware. Since you mentioned it happened while gaming, and considering you had a sound issue, it might be related to the audio drivers. You mentioned you fixed a previous crash related to the Realtek audio driver—it's worth checking if the audio drivers are up to date. Also, getting a few more dump files could help pinpoint whether this crash is a one-off or a sign of a deeper issue. If the crashes continue, gather all the dump files you can and look for patterns.
Thanks for the advice! I’ll keep an eye on the audio drivers and gather more dump files.
Make sure you have the right settings for your minidumps too. You might want to follow tutorials on how to configure Windows dump files to make sure you’re capturing the necessary crash info. Having multiple dumps will definitely help in figuring out the patterns and getting to the root of the problem. If you need help with that, just ask!
I’ll double-check those settings and make sure I have everything set up right. Thanks!
I appreciate the suggestion! I’ll run MemTest86 again if I run into problems.