Question IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL BSoD when gaming

[s_DL]

So for the last couple of weeks, I've been getting blue screens of death after about 20-30 minutes of playing a game. It seems to have started quite suddenly. My PC was overclocked and XMP was on so I've reset that to default in case that was causing any issues. I've got 16GB (8x2) of RAM but they're sitting side-by-side due to clearance issues with my Dark Rock. My graphics drivers are up to date as well. Not really sure how to resolve this other than a full Windows reinstall.

The error code is always 'IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL'. See WhoCrashed info below:

MOBO: Z370 PC PRO
CPU: i3-8350k (it was OC'ed but default now.)
GPU: Nvidia RTX 2060 Founders Edition
RAM: 2x8 Patriot Viper 3200Mhz (running at stock just now.)
PSU: Be Quiet Straight Power 11 650W


Minidump - https://drive.google.com/file/d/19CebLalsJl9moYMT_VSUTok5uhxjGwa4/view?usp=sharing

On Sat 07/11/2020 15:38:06 your computer crashed or a problem was reported

crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\110720-5765-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: ntoskrnl.exe (nt+0x3F45A0)
Bugcheck code: 0xA (0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0xFFFFF80629D34A8C)
Error: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
product: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
company: Microsoft Corporation
description: NT Kernel & System
Bug check description: This indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at DISPATCH_LEVEL or above. This is a software bug.
This bug check belongs to the crash dump test that you have performed with WhoCrashed or other software. It means that a crash dump file was properly written out.
The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time.



On Sat 07/11/2020 15:38:06 your computer crashed or a problem was reported
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\MEMORY.DMP
This was probably caused by the following module: ntkrnlmp.exe (nt!setjmpex+0x8279)
Bugcheck code: 0xA (0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0xFFFFF80629D34A8C)
Error: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
Bug check description: This indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at DISPATCH_LEVEL or above. This is a software bug.
This bug check belongs to the crash dump test that you have performed with WhoCrashed or other software. It means that a crash dump file was properly written out.
The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time.



On Sat 07/11/2020 15:07:57 your computer crashed or a problem was reported
crash dump file: C:\WINDOWS\Minidump\110720-5437-01.dmp
This was probably caused by the following module: ntoskrnl.exe (nt+0x3F45A0)
Bugcheck code: 0xA (0x0, 0x2, 0x0, 0xFFFFF80616534A8C)
Error: IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL
file path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ntoskrnl.exe
product: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
company: Microsoft Corporation
description: NT Kernel & System
Bug check description: This indicates that Microsoft Windows or a kernel-mode driver accessed paged memory at DISPATCH_LEVEL or above. This is a software bug.
This bug check belongs to the crash dump test that you have performed with WhoCrashed or other software. It means that a crash dump file was properly written out.
The crash took place in the Windows kernel. Possibly this problem is caused by another driver that cannot be identified at this time.

 

[gardenman]

Hi, I ran the dump file through the debugger and got the following information: https://jsfiddle.net/2rzpbsw8/show This link is for anyone wanting to help. You do not have to view it. It is safe to "run the fiddle" as the page asks.

File information:	110720-5765-01.dmp (Nov 7 2020 - 10:38:06)
Bugcheck:	IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL (A)
Probably caused by:	memory_corruption (Process: steam.exe)
Uptime:	0 Day(s), 0 Hour(s), 25 Min(s), and 25 Sec(s)

Comment: The overclocking driver "NTIOLib_X64.sys" was found on your system. (MSI Afterburner or other MSI software)

Comment: The overclocking driver "IOCBios2.sys" was found on your system. (Intel Extreme Tuning Utility)

Possible Motherboard page: https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/Z370-PC-PRO.html
There is a minor BIOS update available for your system. Wait for additional information before deciding to update or not. Important: Verify that I have linked to the correct motherboard. Updating your BIOS can be risky. Never try it when you might lose power (lightning storms, recent power outages, etc).

This information can be used by others to help you. Someone else will post with more information. Please wait for additional answers. Good luck.

 

[s_DL]

Interesting, so do you have any idea what might have caused it? I did have my CPU and GPU overclocked but they're reset to default now. RAM sticks are sitting side-by-side due to CPU cooler clearance. Could this be causing any issues?