I'm looking for guidance on how to analyze a memory dump file after experiencing a blue screen of death (BSOD) related to memory management. It happened while I was playing Hades, and this is the first crash I've had in quite a while despite overclocking my RAM from 4800 to 5200. My GPU is underclocked at 2100 MHz, and I was also recording my gameplay with OBS. I'm using Windows 11 Pro with a CPU of 7950x and GPU of 7900XTX on an MSI B650M-A Wifi motherboard. The dump file is about 5MB in size, and since I've never opened a .dmp file before, I'm not sure where to start with analyzing it. Any tips would be highly appreciated!
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Make sure to provide those dump files for a better diagnose. Since you're experiencing memory management errors, it could be an issue with the RAM or even the CPU memory controller. You can try using your PC with one stick of RAM at a time to isolate any faulty components. If it continues to be stable, then reintroduce them one by one.
It sounds like your RAM might be unstable given that you're overclocking. Using Memtest86 could help identify any issues with the RAM. If you're using manual overclocking instead of the EXPO profile, consider switching back to that for stability. Underclocking your GPU might be cutting performance, so maybe try undervolting instead if cooling is your main concern. Just remember, returning everything to stock settings might save you more headaches while testing things out.
I had an XMP profile myself, so I get where you're coming from. Sometimes the game runs smoother when not overclocking everything. As for the GPU, I'm in a similar boat trying to balance performance and noise. I totally get that you want to keep things quieter without sacrificing too much power - seems like you found a good sweet spot!
Not everyone is comfortable tinkering with OC settings, and I get that! It's a fair shout to dial things back until you get a clearer indication of what's causing the crashes. Dump files can be confusing, but they really help sort these issues out.
To analyze BSOD dump files, first check for files in C:WindowsMinidump after booting into Windows or Safe Mode. If you find any, copy them to your desktop, zip them, and upload to a file-sharing site like mediafire.com. It's helpful to have multiple dump files for clearer analysis. If you only have one or none, follow some guides to create small memory dumps in the future. Make sure to double-check your setup to avoid losing data in the process!
Here's the .dmp file I found: [link]. I would usually prefer to troubleshoot on my own, but time isn't on my side right now. Thanks for your help! If my PC crashes again, I’ll follow up based on your suggestions.