Question PC BSOD whilst 'Gaming'.

Apr 28, 2025
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Hi - So sometimes the backstory is more important than logs but for preservation of time, I'll include some information below.
Device name DESKTOP-2KGNI0F
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2400 CPU @ 3.10GHz 3.10 GHz
Installed RAM 8.00 GB
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
BIOS BIOS Date: 09/28/12 20:23:47 Ver: 04.06.05
Manufacturer American Megatrends Inc.
Followed by SSD, HDD (OS is on SSD, Alongside the game I am trying to run.)

8 fans, CPU temp & GPU temp are actually quite cool.

So what we do know already;

GPU was faulty previously so replaced with same type, just new GPU.
RAM slot 1 rejects the same RAM it came with, though slot 2 works fine (If you attempt to put the RAM inside the slot, it will powerup, and shutdown, this will loot until changed.)
Windows was on 10, now on 11.

SSD/HDD/RAM (Still not convinced) appears fine on the memtest, windows memory diagnostics.

I also noticed, it will generally load a game past lets say, tutorials, interactive or not, fine. However, the screen will go black sometimes, my frames, temp all in the green, then bluescreen, this time it was related to the Kernel data inpage, which, could be ram related?
Crtical process died,

I've added the two dumps, and also cleared the eventviewer before bsod, it shows no real indicators.
 
Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

When posting a thread of troubleshooting nature, it's customary to include your full system's specs. Please list the specs to your build like so:
CPU:
CPU cooler:
Motherboard:
Ram:
SSD/HDD:
GPU:
PSU:
Chassis:
OS:
Monitor:
include the age of the PSU apart from it's make and model. BIOS version for your motherboard at this moment of time.

Windows was on 10, now on 11.
Did you upgrade to Windows 11 using the internal upgrade path on Windows 10?

it will generally load a game
Might want to mention the titles to said games and where you sourced the installer for said games.

I've added the two dumps
I don't see any link s to the .dmp files you mentioned. Host them on a site like DropBox and then pass on a link for us to see.
 
A fairly old system. I too would point fingers at the power supply or motherboard.

Not an expensive proposition to replace that entire system, minus the GPU. Though 900 series is getting towards end of life as well, new driver support has already ended.
 
I used Rufus and a USB to add Windows 11, wiped the HDD and added Rocket League to the SSD, HDD is kept free for less demanding things. I installed it Via Epic Games Launcher.

Sorry about the dump, I was afraid the BSOD would happen lol.

PSU ; Is unknown volt I dontremember, but honestly I can't remember. I checked HWIDMONITOR and can't see lol.

Here's some additional data,
https://limewire.com/d/mTiYt#m3cLmSkYla

CMOS no, but I have a few spare from my previous PC, I can alsways check that as well, I never thought to check it.
 
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