Windows 10: Consistent BSODs while playing most games, unsure how to pinpoint the issue

Hi all, For the past 2-3 weeks I've started encountering more and more blue screens while playing video games. These games have ranged from the most modern, high end titles in recent times to small and less intensive independently developed games. They usually happen within 10-30 minutes of play and only occur while the game is running and actively being played. I'm not super knowledgeable about how computers work exactly but I have a rough understanding and was able to go through a lot of common troubleshooting options.A couple things I wanted to make note of: - Does not happen in every game.

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BSOD When playing games

Hi Jackson,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

Please share the information requested below:

• Does the BSOD occur while playing a particular game?
• Is the game downloaded from Windows Store?

I suggest you to update the Graphic Card drivers by following the steps provided below and check if it helps.

• Press Windows key + X, select Device Manager.
• Expand Display Adapters.
• Right click on the driver and select Update Driver Software.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to update.

Refer the link below for more information:

Troubleshoot blue screen errors

Hope this helps. Keep us posted on the status for further assistance.

 

BSOD only when playing Overwatch. Can't pinpoint a solution

The analysis indicates that there may be hardware errors. I would recommend that you begin a range of hardware tests to see if you can identify what may be the problem.




STOP 0x124 Troubleshooting [/i] Read carefully before proceeding.



Warning

If you're overclocking your system, revert back to stock clocks now.





Note Test the system once the overclock is removed before continuing with the steps outlined below.

Part One: CPU Stress Test
Part Two: MemTest86+ RAM Diagnostic
Part Three: Hard Drive Diagnostics
Part Four: GPU Stress Test




ONE [/i] CPU TEST
*Arrow Run Prime95 to stress test your CPU. Prime95 - Stress Test Your CPU - Windows 10 Forums



Warning Your CPU temperatures will rise quickly while under this stress test. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs.




TWO [/i] RAM TEST
*Arrow Run MemTest86+ to analyse your RAM. MemTest86+ - Test RAM - Windows 10 Forums



Note



MemTest86+ needs to be run for at least 8 passes for conclusive results. Set it running before you go to bed and leave it overnight. We're looking for zero errors here. Even a single error will indicate RAM failure.




THREE [/i] HDD TEST
*Arrow Run HDTune to

• check the health,
• scan for errors, no quick scan but full scan
• run a benchmark.

It may take some time, but please take the time you need to perform it properly.
When above is done please make screenshots of the following

• the health,
• the error scan,
• the benchmark incl. following
  • transfer rate,
  • access time,
  • burst rate,
  • cpu usage.

FOUR [/i] GPU TEST
*Arrow Run Furmark to stress test your GPU. FurMark - GPU Stress Test - Windows 10 Forums



Note Run Furmark for around 30 minutes.


Warning Your GPU temperatures will rise quickly while Furmark is running. Keep a keen eye on them and abort the test if overheating occurs. [/QUOTE]

 

BSOD while playing games (E & Civ 5) or Youtube


Hi All,
Hoping to ask for help with frequent BSOD while playing games.
When playing games (Elite Dangerous or Civ5) and playing Youtube, I will eventually receive a BSOD screen (I've posted an upload of those files in the link below). I've gone through the following trouble-shooting:

• Watched the temperature: it's remained around the 20-30 C range with the CPU at the lower end and the graphics card on the upper-end
• Updated drivers: ran windows updates, MSI's updates, etc.
• Ran MemTest86+ which I had seen as a recommendation in a forum to diagnose faults with RAM. All 12 gigs passed with no issues
• Re-installed a clean version of Windows 10 and performed the driver updates to get the latest and greatest
• Unplugged all USB cables with the exception of the mouse and keyboard (removed my USB hub, joystick, etc.)
• Installed my old graphics card an HIS 7850
  • No BSODs but games tend to crash, I'm unsure if I'm being to aggressive with the graphics settings or if it's a symptom of another issue
  • Link to card: HIS 7850 Fan 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E DVI/HDMI/2xMini DP < HD 7800 Series < Desktop graphics < Products | HIS Graphic Cards

Setup

• OS: Windows 10
• Parts: System Builder

I assume that this is a driver issue with the video card, given the above. If this is correct, is there any way of saying whether it's a faulty video card or user-error?

edit: removed link to DMP files.