I've been struggling with my PC constantly crashing to the desktop while I'm gaming for the last year. Unlike typical crashes, I don't get BSODs and very rarely experience freezes; it just drops me right back to the desktop. This problem occurs in all of my games, except for Terraria, and it's getting worse with time. While some fixes I tried have provided temporary relief (for a day or two), they never seem to solve the root issue. I'm really at a standstill and could use some suggestions to identify which component might be faulty.
**Here are my specs:**
- CPU: Intel Core i7-14700K
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
- Motherboard: MSI MS-7D91
- RAM: 32GB DDR5 G Skill Intl F5-6000J3040F16G
- OS: Windows 11 Home 64-bit (Build 26100)
**Things I've already tried:**
- Monitored CPU and GPU temperatures
- Conducted stress tests for CPU and GPU
- Ran memtest and Windows memory diagnostic
- Tested every RAM stick in all slots
- Switched XMP on and off
- Reset my BIOS
- Checked SSDs with Crystal Disk
- Reinstalled GPU drivers using DDU
- Fully wiped and reinstalled Windows
- Swapped out the GPU
- Tried different internet connections (LAN, Wi-Fi, mobile hotspot)
- Analyzed dump files with ChatGPT
- Replaced the motherboard (which worked for a week before the crashes returned)
This issue has been ongoing for so long that I'm feeling defeated; I just want to pinpoint the faulty component to move forward. This is the most recent dump file I found: [CrashDumpBattlefield2042](https://pastebin.com/Z4126kJx). Any help or ideas would be greatly appreciated!
2 Answers
Hey there! It sounds like you've already done a ton of troubleshooting. You mentioned that you get no BSODs, which can be frustrating. One thing you might want to check is the temperatures of your CPU and GPU again during gameplay – sometimes thermal throttling can cause these dropouts. Also, if you haven't done so already, it might help to grab some dump files from your system to analyze. Check the C:WindowsMinidump folder to see if there are any there. You can upload them to a file-sharing site like Catbox or MediaFire for better analysis. Good luck!
Have you checked if using a different CPU could help? Sometimes the CPU can be the culprit, but I understand if you don't have a spare to switch out. It might also be worthwhile to run a clean boot of Windows to eliminate any background software conflicts. Just a thought!
I wish I had a spare CPU to test! Clean boot sounds like a good next step, though.
Yeah, the dump files could be key. Make sure to set up your system to create those small memory dumps, as they won't overwrite old ones and can help pinpoint the issue.