Blue Screen Errors (BSOD)

Symptoms

• Sudden system crashes leading to a blue screen.
• Error messages containing stop codes during crashes.
• Automatic system restarts after a blue screen incident.
• Inconsistent system behavior before crashes.
• BSOD occurrences during specific tasks or activities.

Causes

• Hardware Issues:
  • Faulty RAM, GPU or other hardware components.
  • Incompatible or outdated device drivers.
• Software Conflicts:
  • Incompatible or corrupted system or software files.
  • Conflicts between installed software.
• Driver Problems:
  • Outdated or malfunctioning device drivers.
  • Incorrect drivers installed.
• Overheating:
  • Excessive heat affecting system stability.
  • Inadequate cooling solutions or blocked ventilation.
• Windows Updates:
  • Issues arising from incomplete or failed Windows updates.
  • Conflicts between the operating system and recent updates.

Solutions

• Check Hardware:
  • Run hardware diagnostic tests to identify faulty components.
  • Ensure all hardware components are securely connected.
• Software Troubleshooting:
  • Use Windows System File Checker (SFC) to scan and repair system files.
  • Uninstall or update recently installed software causing conflicts.
  • If the crash only happens when running a specific software or game, it is most likely related to that software.
• Update Device Drivers:
  • Use Device Manager to update all device drivers.
  • Visit manufacturers’ websites for the latest driver updates, this is often times more reliable than using Windows Update.
• Monitor System Temperature:
  • Use monitoring tools to check and manage system temperature.
  • Clean fans and ensure your chassis have proper ventilation and airflow.
• Windows Update:
  • Check for and install pending Windows updates.
  • Roll back recent updates if BSOD issues started after an update.

BSODs can be caused by a wide variety of factors. All of our Gaming PCs come with a comprehensive 1 Year Parts and Labor Warranty. If you are having problems with one of our systems, please contact us so that we can help you.