Question BSOD with RTX 2070 and GTX 970 on ASUS B650-Plus, Ryzen 5 7600X – GPU or CPU Issue?

[ankido]

I turned to Grok for help with my issue to avoid troubling you all, but unfortunately, I couldn't resolve it. I had an older PC with an RTX 2070 Twin Frozr 7 GPU. Since new video cards are so expensive, I decided to upgrade other components while keeping the GPU. I went with an ASUS Prime B650-Plus motherboard, 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM, a 2TB WD Black SN770 NVMe SSD, and an AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 6-core CPU. After installing Windows 11 Pro, I'm encountering repeated Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors.

I replaced the motherboard and RAM, but the issue persisted, ruling them out as the cause. When I removed the GPU and used the onboard graphics, the system ran stably. The RTX 2070 worked perfectly in my older system, but in this new setup, it triggers BSODs. To test further, I tried an older GPU (GTX 970), and it also caused BSODs. No matter which graphics card I install, the system crashes.

This has happened with two identical motherboards and two sets of the same RAM, so I doubt those are the issue. Could the CPU be the culprit? I have a crash dump file, but I don’t know how to analyze it to pinpoint the problem. Can anyone help me troubleshoot this? I'm running Windows 11 Pro.

Side note, my PSU is Thermaltake Toughpower GT 750W Snow ATX 3.1 Power Supply; 80 Plus Gold

 

[Lutfij]

After installing Windows 11 Pro, I'm encountering repeated Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors.
Where did you source the installer for the OS? Did you install the OS in offline mode? Installing all necessary drivers while in offline mode, in an elevated command, i.e, Right click installer>Run as Administrator?

ASUS Prime B650-Plus
What BIOS version are you on for your motherboard?

I replaced the motherboard and RAM, but the issue persisted, ruling them out as the cause.
Did you replace the board with a like-for-like motherboard?

Disable iGPU in BIOS and see if removing all GPU drivers(intel, AMD and Nvidia) using DDU in Safe Mode to later install the latest GPU driver for your Nvidia GPU helps alleviate the issue.

I have a crash dump file, but I don’t know how to analyze it to pinpoint the problem.
We're going to need the .dmp files to narrow down the culprit. Host the file on a site like DropBox then pass on a link for us to take a look at them.

Side note, do you get a BSoD when you perform a clean boot?

 

[SkyNetRising]

After installing Windows 11 Pro, I'm encountering repeated Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors.

BSOD contains important info about problem, that caused it.
Show screenshot.
(upload to imgur.com and post link)

I replaced the motherboard and RAM, but the issue persisted, ruling them out as the cause.

That doesn't rule out anything.
Run memtest86 to test ram.

When I removed the GPU and used the onboard graphics, the system ran stably.
The RTX 2070 worked perfectly in my older system, but in this new setup, it triggers BSODs.
I tried an older GPU (GTX 970), and it also caused BSODs. No matter which graphics card I install, the system crashes.

Did you install AMD chipset drivers from motherboard support site?
You have to click on <Show All> to get access to them.

https://www.asus.com/motherboards-c...desk_download?model2Name=TUF-GAMING-B650-PLUS

GTX 970 and RTX 2070 are PCIE 3.0 cards.
Your system is PCIE 5.0/4.0 compatible. There might be some problems auto negotiating PCIE version.
Try forcing PCIE mode to 3.0 in BIOS.

BTW - are you using a PCIE riser? If yes, then try without it.

 

[ankido]

I recently replaced my CPU and opted to swap like for like components. I installed the new CPU, performed a fresh Windows installation, and reached the desktop. Armory Crate opened automatically, and while installing it, I encountered a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD). At that point, I hadn’t installed GPU drivers, motherboard drivers, or any other software. My motherboard BIOS is updated to the latest version. The only components left in the system that haven’t been replaced are the PSU and NVMe drive. I’m considering returning the PSU, but I’m unsure if that’s the issue.


Before installing the new CPU, I tested the system using onboard graphics with my RTX 2070 removed, and I still got a BSOD. At this point, I suspect the PSU or NVMe drive might be causing the issue. I’ve already replaced the motherboard, RAM, and CPU, but the BSOD persists. I’m concerned about Amazon’s return policy, as I’ve made multiple returns and might be approaching their 10% return threshold. I’m at a loss for why this is happening and need advice on next steps. As soon as I get a hold of the .dmp file, I'll go ahead and send it or take screen shots. Let me go ahead and answer some questions to fill you in.

What BIOS version are you on for your motherboard?
Latest version

Did you replace the board with a like-for-like motherboard?
Yes

Disable iGPU in BIOS and see if removing all GPU drivers(intel, AMD and Nvidia) using DDU in Safe Mode to later install the latest GPU driver for your Nvidia GPU helps alleviate the issue.
Not sure what iGPU is. No drivers were installed with the crash happend about 5 minutes ago

We're going to need the .dmp files to narrow down the culprit. Host the file on a site like DropBox then pass on a link for us to take a look at them.
I'll get you the .dmp file as soon as I get access to the computer again in safemode. Sadly, windows doesn't create a folder to place the .dmp files. I'll have to create that myself.

Run memtest86 to test ram.
I replaced the memory with new pair. Also, I can't be stable for more than 5 minutes without getting BSOD.

Did you install AMD chipset drivers from motherboard support site?
I used armory crate, located my motherboard and updated all drivers. Device manager shows no errors. I should be able to get into windows without crashing in BSOD. Also, in safemode, I don't crash and get the BSOD. It's kinda weird because I just re-installed windows 11 pro, made it to desktop and began installing armory crate. In the middle of installation, I got the BSOD. I will try to get .dmp file for you.

 

[SkyNetRising]

performed a fresh Windows installation, and reached the desktop.
Armory Crate opened automatically, and while installing it, I encountered a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD).

Then Armory Crate caused it. Didn't it?
Uninstall Armory Crate.

I’m considering returning the PSU, but I’m unsure if that’s the issue.

Probably not the issue. RTX 2070 and GTX 970 are low power cards (by modern standards).
450W PSU is enough for those. 750W PSU is more than enough.

 

[ankido]

Then Armory Crate caused it. Didn't it?
Uninstall Armory Crate.

Probably not the issue. RTX 2070 and GTX 970 are low power cards (by modern standards).
450W PSU is enough for those. 750W PSU is more than enough.

That's what I've been using to update the motherboard. I like using the armory crates fan mode. I'll go ahead and remove it and see what happens. The motherboard automatically tries to install it as if it's meant to be there at all times.