Games crashing within 5 minutes of launch

JackKandle

I checked the CPU pins and, perhaps as expected, none were bent. Going to swap GPUs with a friend next weekend to see if I can prove the GPU is the issue.

JackKandle

I was able to inspect the CPU and confirmed that there are no bent pins. I had a CTD in Modern Warfare on the lowered settings so it seems they make it better but don't completely solve the issue. Still planning to start swapping out parts next

PowerSpec_MikeW

Worse under load. I would concur with swapping out the GPU at this point. Let us know how it turns out.

JackKandle

I swapped out my GPU (1080ti) for a friend's (1080). Using my friend's, I was able to play Modern Warfare for 2.5 hours with no issues whatsoever (though, I obviously had slightly lower frame rate than my card can achieve). I also played Black Ops 3 for about 45 min with no issues. I then swapped my GPU back in and capped the frame rate to about what I was getting with my friend's card and saw the CTD like before. Correct me if I'm wrong, but to me that confirms that my GPU is the issue. I put in a warranty claim with EVGA so I should have a replacement in a week or two. I'll report back when I have the replacement to confirm that it works. Thanks again for all of your help!

TSTonyV

Yeah, definitely confirms the GPU as the issue. Hopefully EVGA has a quick turnaround for you!

JackKandle

Replacement is in and working beautifully. Thanks again for all the help!

Ian

That's great to hear!