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[SOLVED] Every game crashes after downloading valorant PLEASE HELP

Jun 18, 2020
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Specs:
CPU: i5-4570
Cooler: Hyper 212 evo
GPU: R9 280x
Ram: avexir core series ddr3 16gb
SSD: kingston sata a400 240gb
HDD: seagate 1tb
OS: Windows 10 home edition


My computer has not crashed in years but the other day I downloaded valorant and after i restarted my PC, any game i played would crash after about 5-15 minutes of play time. CSGO would crash on around round 3-5. Call of duty crashes while im loading into a game or randomly after a couple minutes in a match. Valorant crashed before i could finish the tutorial. They all just go to a black screen on both my monitors but i can ususally still hear games sounds for a bit, and the computer doesnt restart, just stays black screen for at least 5 minutes before i turn it off. None of the games i usually play crash, sometimes lag but never crash. Now they are crashing everytime. I have uninstalled valorant and vanguard anti cheat but its still continuing. Please help I have no idea whats wrong or how to fix it without wiping my C drive.

What I've done so far:
-I have used malwarebytes and avast full systems scan. I ran a windows system scan through cmd and it found issues but could not resolve them.
-Updated graphics drivers
-checked temps while running, nothing goes above 80C
-cleaned entire pc
-reseated all connections
 
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Solution
I have fixed it. I had a blonde moment and realized that my fan speed on my graphics card was set to 20% and turned off of automatic adjust fan speed
What site did you use do download Valorant?

Look for error codes or warnings that correspond to the time of the continuing crashes.

Use Reliability History and Event Viewer to do so.

Also update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS.

Another thought: if you have not done so, power down, unplug, and open the case.

Clean out dust and debris.

Then ensure, by touch and gentle pressure, that all cards, connectors, RAM, and jumpers are securely and fully in place.
 
I have fixed it. I had a blonde moment and realized that my fan speed on my graphics card was set to 20% and turned off of automatic adjust fan speed
 
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