Windows 10: Not sure why but recently computer black screens and restarts when playing games, any idea why?

Discus and support Not sure why but recently computer black screens and restarts when playing games, any idea why? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; As the title states computer recently goes black and restarts mid game. This only recently happened yesterday but has happened 4 times since then. I do... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by AJJL, Jan 5, 2025.

  1. AJJL Win User

    Not sure why but recently computer black screens and restarts when playing games, any idea why?


    As the title states computer recently goes black and restarts mid game. This only recently happened yesterday but has happened 4 times since then. I do have all 4 mini dump files here https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lzJQsEhuUWFe8_bG7nRZmhZTO3zbe9jg/view?usp=sharing Not sure what i should do from here any help is greatly appreciated.

    :)
     
    AJJL, Jan 5, 2025
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  2. Critical Kernel Power 41 (63): Black screen, restart when playing game

    Kernel Power 41 63

    Computer turns black and automatically restarts when playing high demanding games, no BSOD, not overclocked.

    Games that have crashed:

    • Far Cry 4
    • The Division
    • Fortnite
    • Overwatch
    • Counter Strike GO
    • Last Man Standing

    Specs:

    • Cooler master 550w PSU
    • RX 470 4gb
    • Pentium g4560
    • Asrock MATX b250m MOBO
    • 2x 4gb rip jaws RAM
    • WD 1tb HDD
    • Gammamax 300 CPU Cooler

    OS: Windows 10

    I built the PC myself, errors started when playing high demanding games for the first time. Ran stress tests when first built, prime95 and heaven whilst logging temps for 8 hours, no crashes or high temps (max cup temp 54 C, max gpu temp 76 C). However, when playing games, within an hour, computer crashes (always kernel 41 63). I sent the PC to the outlet where I purchased the parts from, they had their own technicians run tests on all the parts. Initially, they found a fault with the PSU, which was at that time a 500w EVGA bronze. They replaced it with a 550w Cooler master gold. Still experienced 41 63, black out and restarts. Took it back, I said I suspected the MOBO was the issue, so they replaced it under warranty, problem persisted. I took it back for a third time, they took it to their head office, did extensive testing and found a fault with the CPU, they replaced it. Took them 3 weeks to complete... issue is still not resolved.

    At this point, my computer has been disassembled and parts replaced multiple times.

    Things I have done:

    • Updated all drivers (CPU, GPU, BIOS, sound etc)
    • Clean installation of Windows 10 multiple times
    • Stress tested with Heaven and Prime95
    • Logged temperatures while stress testing and playing games, haven’t seen any high temps
    • Disabled and enabled different sound drivers to test for conflicts
    • Replaced PSU, MOBO and CPU


    I’ve logged temps when both stress testing and while playing games. Here is my latest HWINFO log when playing Fortnite and then black screen and restart, kernel power 41 63. crash-test.CSV

    Happy to run any tests, suggestions and upload further logs. Really stuck on what to do....
     
    gondorcalls, Jan 5, 2025
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  3. Unable to play video games on Windows 10, black screen after log-in screen

    Hi Natasha,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing with accessing the Windows 10 operating system, we will help you with this issue.

    Do let us know the following to assist you better with this issue:

    • From where are you trying to play the video games (downloaded/ from website)?
    • If you are playing games from website which browser are you using?
    • Were you able to see any error code/ error message when the game crashes?
    • Are you able log-in to your computer?

    This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated display drivers.

    As you see black screen while logging to the desktop, I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft article about this issue, try the troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Black screen after upgrading to Windows 10

    Also, I suggest you to install all the pending updates on your device.

    Steps:

    • Connect to the internet.
    • Press Windows key and type
      updates
      .
    • Click on Check for updates.
    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates.
    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jan 5, 2025
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  4. davcdavc Win User

    Not sure why but recently computer black screens and restarts when playing games, any idea why?

    Random black screen while playing Games

    i have already long time this problem every time i play games got Black Screen (No Signal at monitor) computer remains on and i need restart pc and is fine but after i play again games = black screen


    tested on max and i dident got black screen



    Not sure why but recently computer black screens and restarts when playing games, any idea why? [​IMG]
     
    davcdavc, Jan 5, 2025
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