I've got a pretty powerful setup with an i9-14900k, a RTX 4080 Super, and 32GB of RAM, but every game I try crashes after about two hours of play. I haven't done any overclocking; I just got the computer two months ago. I make sure to keep it clean and the fans running well, but I really want to enjoy gaming without these crashes. I'm new to this whole PC gaming scene, so any guidance would be super helpful!
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Running a memory test could help identify any bad RAM addresses. If you find any issues, you can remap the RAM to skip those bad spots instead of replacing it altogether. It’s a neat trick to keep everything running smoothly!
Sometimes, simply updating your drivers can fix instability issues. Make sure all your drivers are current, particularly your graphics card drivers, to see if that resolves the crash issues.
Double-check your power connectors, especially for the GPU. Make sure each port has its own cable from the power supply. I’ve seen issues where people mistakenly use just one cable for multiple ports, which can cause crashes.
It sounds like you might need to adjust some settings to stabilize your CPU. Try looking up the "Intel Extreme Tuning Utility" – it can help you create profiles that limit CPU core voltages. That might fix the crashes caused by your CPU drawing too much power.
Thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely check that out.
Make sure your motherboard BIOS is up to date. Also, try undervolting your CPU, GPU, and RAM in the BIOS settings. Set your CPU's minimum at 6% and maximum at 96% for optimal performance without crashes.
How do I run that test?