Hey everyone! I've been dealing with a persistent issue on my PC where it keeps blue screening and crashing during games. At first, I thought it might be a disk problem, so I ran all the necessary checks and even reinstalled Windows. I've also recently upgraded my motherboard, CPU, and RAM.
Here are my specs: R5 7600, MSI x670e Gaming, RTX 3060ti FTW3, 6400 TForce DDR5, Samsung M.2 970 Evo Plus, and a Corsair CX750F. Despite the new components and a fresh Windows install, I'm still facing blue screens. I've wiped and reinstalled both GPU and chipset drivers, plus I've run several RAM tests (using Windows' built-in tool and third-party ones like OCCT and Memtest86), but I haven't found any errors.
I doubt it's a PSU issue since I'm only using around 400W. I suspect it might be related to the GPU, as it tends to crash during or after gaming, not so much when the system is idle.
I've noticed the following error codes during blue screens: 0x1a, 0x13a, 0x50, and 0xa. Here's a link to my dump files if anyone wants to take a look: [Dump Files](https://www.mediafire.com/folder/1m366q6z86rwq/Dump).
I'm feeling pretty lost at this point and would really appreciate any insights or suggestions you might have. Thanks a ton!
2 Answers
Your mini dumps are missing an SMBIOS block which makes it hard to check BIOS settings. Make sure to do the following:
- Update your BIOS.
- Set your RAM to a compatible speed: DDR5-5200 for two modules and DDR5-3600 for four modules.
- Remove any overclocking.
After that, see if the problems persist. Sometimes bad RAM or a faulty CPU can cause these issues too.
To figure this out, it would really help to get your dump files since they reveal what’s causing the BSODs. If you can boot into Windows normally or through Safe Mode, check in C:WindowsMinidump for those crash logs. It’s best to have multiple dump files to analyze, so upload any you find to a file-sharing site that works for you, like catbox.moe or mediafire. If you only have one, follow this guide to change your dump setting to Small Memory Dump so you can gather more in the future.
Could RAM still be bad even after thorough testing? I also noticed my CPU temps are quite high, hitting around 96°C with the stock cooler. I thought the CPU was fine since I had similar issues even with my previous one.