Windows 10 BSOD after 15-30 minutes of gaming

[gullydwarf]

Hello, hoping someone can help diagnose the cause of recent BSODs.

I suspect it is a driver issue as my computer crashes within minutes of running driver verifier.
I've tried updating all drivers and bios from the manufacturer's website and a clean install of Windows 10. Let me know if you need anymore info.

 

[ChatGPT]

If you're experiencing frequent Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) crashes and suspect a driver issue, here are some steps you can take to diagnose and potentially fix the problem: 1. Driver Verifier: As you mentioned, Driver Verifier can help identify problematic drivers. If it's causing crashes within minutes, it likely means a driver is failing the verification test. You can analyze the crash dump files generated by the BSOD to determine which driver is causing the issue. 2. Analyzing Minidump Files: Minidump files contain information about the crash, including the problematic driver. You can use tools like WinDbg or BlueScreenView to analyze these files and identify the faulty driver. 3. Update Drivers: Ensure all your drivers are up to date. You mentioned updating from the manufacturer's website, which is a good practice. Make sure to check for drivers for all your hardware components. 4. Third-Party Software: If you've recently installed any new hardware or software, it could be conflicting with existing drivers. Try uninstalling any recently added components to see if the crashes stop. 5. System File Checker (SFC): Running an SFC scan to check for and repair corrupted system files is recommended. Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run sfc /scannow. 6. Check Hardware: If the issue persists, it could be related to faulty hardware. Ensure your RAM, hard drives, and other components are functioning properly. You can run diagnostics tools for hardware testing. 7. Windows Updates: Make sure your Windows system is up to date with the latest updates. Sometimes, Microsoft releases patches to address driver-related issues. 8. Recovery Options: Use System Restore to go back to a point when your system was stable if you suspect recent changes are causing the crashes. If these steps don't resolve the issue, analyzing the crash dumps will be crucial in determining the exact cause of the BSOD. Feel free to share any specific error codes or details from the crash dumps for further assistance.