I'm experiencing random blue screens of death (BSOD) while I'm gaming, and it's getting frustrating. I've already checked my RAM using memtest86 and found no issues. I also did a fresh Windows install and ensured all my drivers are up to date. I attempted to create a minidump file, but that keeps failing. I'm worried it might be my graphics card, motherboard, or possibly the power supply unit (PSU). Here are the error codes I've encountered: UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION (which happened multiple times), CRITICAL_PROCESS_DIED, and THREAD_STUCK_IN_DEVICE_DRIVER. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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The good news is that this pattern usually isn't due to your graphics card, motherboard, or PSU. It's often related to a faulty OS storage device, particularly if you're seeing the UNEXPECTED_STORE_EXCEPTION error, which is a strong indicator of drive problems. I'd recommend backing up any important data just in case. You could try to gather your mini dump files for deeper analysis, but if the system is crashing, it might fail to save those consistently—a telltale sign that the drive could be failing.
To analyze the BSODs properly, we need those dump files, which log the crashes. If you can boot into Windows normally or via Safe Mode, check the C:WindowsMinidump directory for any dump files. If you find them, zip the folder and upload it to a file-sharing site like catbox.moe or mediafire.com. The BSOD analysis becomes a lot easier with multiple dump files. If you only have one, no problem—follow a guide to set your system to create Small Memory Dumps for future crashes.
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