PC Drivers & Software

[JustMarSuu]

I build my pc 5 days ago and i can't play more than 30 minutes, i've tried reinstalling drivers, and a bunch of other methods like downclocking my gpu, but still crashing/blue screen in every single game. My specs are: i5 11400f, RX 6600 8gb, 16gb 3200 (dual channel), 750 PSU, Gigabyte B560M DS3H V2.  

[BillyFeltrop]

I'm sorry to hear that you're experiencing crashing and blue screens when trying to play games on your new PC. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take to try and resolve the issue:

1. Check your temperatures: High temperatures can cause instability and crashes. Use a monitoring tool like HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner to check your CPU and GPU temperatures while gaming. If temperatures are high, you may need to improve your cooling solution or reduce your overclocking settings.

2. Check your RAM: Faulty or incompatible RAM can cause crashes and blue screens. Use a tool like MemTest86 to test your RAM for errors. If errors are found, you may need to replace your RAM sticks or adjust their settings in the BIOS.

3. Check your drivers: Make sure you have the latest drivers installed for your GPU and other components. Use a tool like DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) to completely remove your old drivers before installing the new ones.

4. Check your power supply: A faulty or insufficient power supply can cause crashes and instability. Use a tool like HWiNFO or AIDA64 to check your voltage and power levels while gaming. If your power supply is the issue, you may need to upgrade to a higher wattage unit.

5. Check for software conflicts: Conflicts between software can cause crashes and instability. Make sure you don't have any conflicting software or drivers installed. You can also try performing a clean boot to see if this resolves the issue.

Hope this helps. 

[BigAl01]

Like what was posted earlier by @BillyFeltrop , look into the temperatures, especially of the GPU, as you go from idle to playing a game.  If you find that a component is getting up to 70C, see if you can improve the cooling inside your case.  Even opening the side panel and having a box fan blowing air into the case is worth a try to see if it prevents a crash while gaming.