I've recently upgraded my gaming PC with a new CPU, motherboard, PSU, and RAM, and now I'm facing a frustrating issue: my games keep crashing about 5 to 10 minutes after I start playing. It doesn't seem to matter if the games are demanding or not; they all crash. However, non-gaming tasks run perfectly fine. This crash problem popped up right after the upgrade, and I've also experienced occasional Blue Screens of Death (BSODs), the latest being a "MEMORY_MANAGEMENT" error, along with a few others. I've already tried updating all my drivers and the BIOS, swapping the RAM for another brand, and I even completely reinstalled Windows. My specs are:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Super
- Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-P
- RAM: T-Create 32 GB Dual Channel 6000 MHz
- Storage: Western Digital 500GB WD Blue SN550 NVMe Internal SSD
- OS: Windows 11 Home
- Power supply: Thermaltake GF1 750W 80 PLUS Gold Fully Modular Power Supply.
I also have a minidump file for the BSOD that might provide more insight.
3 Answers
You mentioned using a Thermaltake PSU; in my experience, I'd be a bit wary of that brand. They can sometimes lead to these kinds of issues if they start failing under load. I'd try swapping it out first. If the problem persists, go through your GPU. Remember, if you're reinstalling Windows, it's often cleanest to start over after hardware changes.
It sounds like you're dealing with a PSU or GPU issue. Since gaming puts more stress on your GPU, a failing PSU could lead to crashes during those heavy loads. I'd recommend testing with a different PSU if you have access to one, or even just grabbing a cheap spare to rule it out. Also, reinstalling drivers after such a big change can sometimes help; make sure everything is fresh. If that doesn't work, it could be the GPU itself needing a closer look.
Yeah, I agree with TechWhiz99. It's pretty common for issues to arise after upgrading components, especially if the PSU isn't up to the task. Also, it's crucial to have multiple minidump files available for a precise diagnosis. If you've only got one, try to enable Small Memory Dumps to capture more instances in the future. If your previous dumps got wiped, enabling that now will help you gather useful info later.
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