I've been having a frustrating issue with my PC shutting down unexpectedly when I play certain games. It happens without any warning and no blue screen, which makes it hard to diagnose. For some context, my build includes an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D processor, a Corsair RM850x PSU, a TUFGaming B650-PLUS WIFI motherboard, and 32GB of Fury DDR5 RAM. I even tried stress testing the components, but everything runs fine during those tests.
Here's the weird part: the crashes only occur with specific games like Cyberpunk 2077, Overwatch 2, and World of Warcraft, while some others run perfectly well. I also noticed some patterns in the crashes, like issues when selecting characters or resuming after Alt+Tabbing.
I've had two repair shops look at it, but they couldn't replicate the issue. One guy charged me for a simple Windows reinstall, and the other just updated my BIOS and ran a stress test, both of which I could have done myself. My last attempt was swapping my graphics card with my boyfriend's, which is older, but the crashing persisted. I'm hoping someone here might have some real solutions because I've run out of ideas!
2 Answers
Have you managed to collect any minidump files when your PC crashes? Those files can provide valuable info for diagnosing BSOD issues. If you're able to get into Windows, check the C:WindowsMinidump directory. If you find any dump files, zip them up and share them for a clearer analysis!
It sounds like there could be something up with your power supply if you're hearing arcing noises when you plug it in. That might indicate a short or something not right. It's worth switching it out for a new PSU—one with a good rating—to see if that solves your crashing issues. Also, make sure to always turn it off before plugging or unplugging anything. Safety first!
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