Windows 10: Help with PC Crashes - Crashes on Steam being open, prone to BSODs in general.

Longtime forum listener, first time caller. Tried what feels like everything and yet my problems? - described below persist.PC Specsrocessor - IntelR CoreTM i5-9600K CPU @ 3.70GHz 3.70 GHzInstalled Ram - 32.0 GBSystem Type - 64-bit operating system, x64-based processorEdition Windows 11 HomeVersion 24H2Installed on ‎2024-11-‎27OS build 26100/4061Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100..84.0BIOS Version/Date American Megatrends Inc. 0801, 2021-04-13SMBIOS Version 3.2BaseBoard Manufacturer ASUSTeK COMPUTE

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Constant BSOD and Random Crashing

I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're facing with your computer. Random crashes and Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors can be frustrating to troubleshoot, but analyzing minidump files can provide valuable information about the underlying causes.

Unfortunately, as a text-based AI model, I'm unable to directly access or analyze files or attachments. However, I can provide you with some general guidance on how to analyze minidump files yourself or suggest alternative troubleshooting steps.

1. Analyzing minidump files:
   
   • To analyze minidump files, you'll need a debugger tool like WinDbg, which is part of the Windows Software Development Kit (SDK). Install the SDK and WinDbg on your computer.
     
   • Open WinDbg and go to "File" > "Open Crash Dump." Browse and select the minidump file you want to analyze.
     
   • WinDbg will load the minidump and display information about the crash. Look for the error message or the faulting module that caused the crash. This information can help identify the potential cause of the problem.
     
   • If you're unfamiliar with WinDbg or analyzing minidump files, you can search for specific error messages or faulting modules online or seek help from forums and communities dedicated to Windows troubleshooting.
     
2. Alternative troubleshooting steps:
   
   • Since you suspect faulty RAM, testing it with new RAM modules is a good step. Faulty RAM can cause various stability issues, including crashes and BSOD errors. Consider ordering new RAM and replacing the existing modules to see if it resolves the problem.
     
   • Ensure that all your drivers, including motherboard chipset drivers, graphics card drivers, and other hardware drivers, are up to date. Outdated or incompatible drivers can lead to system instability.
     
   • Monitor your computer's temperature using software like HWMonitor or Core Temp. Overheating components can cause crashes. Make sure your computer's cooling system is working properly and clean any dust buildup on the CPU cooler and other components.
     
   • Check for any recently installed software or drivers that may be causing conflicts. Uninstalling or rolling back recent changes can help isolate the problem.
     
   • If the issues persist, you may want to consider seeking assistance from a professional computer technician or contacting the customer support of your computer's manufacturer.
     

Remember to always back up your important data before making any major changes to your system or replacing hardware components.

I hope these suggestions help you in troubleshooting and resolving the issues you're experiencing with your computer.

 

Windows 10 PC Crash when starting Steam and open GPU-Z

May I suggest you look at the PSU for under voltages on all rails. I am in the process of RMA on a Corsair HX850 that was giving low voltages and Steam was crashing since November 2016 and it took a long time to diagnose as it only crashed in Steam. Windows 7 installation became corrupt so I switched to W10 and problem still occurred. My 3.3v = 2.9v and showed up red in the Bios. 5.5v= 4.49v and 12v = 11.29v.

 

all games crash!

I suggest you run rthdribl > http://www.daionet.gr.jp/~masa/archives/rthdribl_1_2.zip
Increase the window size step by step and watch your vga temps permanently.
What happens?
If it crashes, run at stock speeds as suggested before and retry.

P.S.: When your system locks, does the display signal turn off after a time?
Stuttering sound or no sound at all when freezing?
What X1800XT model do you own exactly?