[SOLVED] BSoD error “CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT”

[Finlay321]

Hi,

I bought a new prebuilt PC about a week ago and after the second day I’ve had this BSoD error around 10 times. I’ve tried to fix it by using different drivers (for both my mouse and WIFI USB adapter) but it keeps happening.
It seems like something different causes it each time but here’s a list of things that has caused it so far (that I can remember):

• Opening a new game
• Changing graphics settings mid game
• Extracting a ZIP file to my downloads
• Alt + tab between applications

I was wondering if anyone knew how I could potentially fix this without having to send it back or if I’m going to have to send it back.

Thanks.

Specs:

• CPU: Intel i9 11900k
• GPU: Nvidia RTX 3080
• Motherboard: ASrock Phantom Gaming Z590
• RAM: 32GB Corsair 3000Mhz DDR4 Memory
• SSD: 1TB
• Cooler: GameMax Chill 120mm Liquid RGB
• PSU: XPG Gold 750w Modular Gaming
• Case: Game Max F15G Gaming Case

- Wireless USB adapter: TPLINK TL-WN823N

 

[JohnBonhamsGhost]

CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT
is usually associated with unstable CPU clocks and\or voltages.
you can try resetting BIOS to Optimized Defaults and see if it clears up the issue.