Troubleshooting Game Crashes After Upgrading to an RTX 4070 Super
Recently, I made the decision to upgrade my gaming setup by replacing my RTX 3060 with the more powerful RTX 4070 Super. However, shortly after the upgrade, I encountered a frustrating issue—my games began to crash after about 15 minutes of gameplay. This has raised several questions and concerns regarding my setup.
Initial Thoughts
My first thought was that my power supply unit (PSU) might not be adequate for the new graphics card. However, I have a Corsair TX750M, which should provide sufficient power for this configuration. With this in mind, I started digging deeper into the potential causes.
Configuration Check
I ensured that all my graphics drivers are updated to the latest version, as outdated drivers can often lead to instability. Interestingly, I opted for a straightforward approach to the installation—I simply swapped the old GPU for the new one and installed the drivers without uninstalling the previous GPU Software. This has me wondering if this would cause any issues moving forward.
My Current Setup
To give you a clearer picture, here are the specifications of my system:
- Motherboard: Asus Prime H510M-E
- CPU: Intel Core i5-11400F
- GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4070 Super
- RAM: 2x 16GB DDR4
- Storage: 3x 1TB SSD
- Power Supply: Corsair TX750M
- Monitors: 2x 27-inch displays
Diagnosing the Issue
Upon further investigation, I checked the Event Viewer and discovered an error message related to Event ID 153 from the nvlddmkm source. The error indicated potential installation issues or that the component might not be installed correctly on my local system. The specific details shared in the event log included references to the device identifier and GPUID, which may hint at a more complicated underlying problem.
Stress Testing
To further assess the situation, I performed a FurMark stress test, which is designed to evaluate the performance and stability of GPUs under load. I’m relieved to report that everything passed without issue. This suggests that the hardware may be functioning correctly, but the problems during gaming sessions persist.
Next Steps
Given the information at hand, I am considering a few troubleshooting steps:
- Uninstalling Old Drivers: I’ll look
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