All games freeze/BSOD on 280x

thegamer298 · May 4, 2014

Recently my computer freezes or BSODs during running games like LOL, BF4 and programs like OCCT and Furmark. Sometimes a error message appears in the taskbar stating that the 'AMD Display Driver has stopped responding and has recovered'.

I have run all of these with the stock settings. I have tried both the Catalyst 14.4 and 14.4 Beta drivers with the same results ( Freeze or BSOD)

I am currently in the process of downgrading to the 13.12 drivers to see if it solves the problem.

CPU: 4670k
GPU: Asus 280x
PSU: Cosair HX-650

techgeek · May 4, 2014

Have you had a look at your CPU and GPU temperatures while gaming? Particularly the GPU temp? This needs to be done while in the game (before it crashes of course). You can use the utility that came with your card, or something like GPU-Z or HWMonitor. Really any application that allows you to see your temperature. If you use an OSD, then you can see the temperature right in the game, otherwise you'll have to ALT-TAB out to see it.

Many times crashes are due to overheating and it could be because the heatsink and fan assembly on the graphics card need cleaning.

thegamer298 · May 4, 2014

techgeek :

Yes I have, both of them seem to be within reason.
BF4
CPU=55c
GPU=66c

unknownofprob · May 4, 2014

downgrading to the 13.12 driver may help, as this has been the case with the 14.4/Beta current drivers.

Could you try underclocking your card a bit, and see if this stops the issue (not meaning keep it underclocked, as that means less performance)

thegamer298 · May 4, 2014

You said that this has been the case with the current 14.4 drivers. Does that mean that the current drivers are not stable and if so why has AMD released it on their stable release.

I will try down clocking it now.

unknownofprob · May 4, 2014

it only occurs with some graphics cards, yours may be effected.

thegamer298 · May 4, 2014

Down clocking did help in that now it takes longer for it to hang.

I went from 1000 Mhz to 875Mhz. I even set it to -20% power.

But still i'm running it well below spec and it still hangs.

Will try the old driver now.

unknownofprob · May 4, 2014

if downclocking helps, this could be linked to the power supply.

thegamer298 · May 4, 2014

I don't think so, the PSU is relativity new and ran this GPU for 6 months without a problem.
Could it be my GPU dying?

unknownofprob · May 4, 2014

true, I do realize that you have a high quality PSU, That is why I stated linked, you never really know.

it could be due to your graphics card, though you can never know until things get replaced. It sounds like your graphics card is unstable at stock clock speeds.

thegamer298 · May 4, 2014

Currently in the process of installing the 13.12 drivers. Will update soon.

Edit: So far so good. No freezing or BSOD yet while on furmark. Might give BF4 a try without mantle ofc.

thegamer298 · May 4, 2014

Unbelievable, the 13.12 drivers have solved the problems I have been facing with the 14.4. AMD should really improve their driver testing before they release it to the stable line up. Will be waiting for AMD to release a fixed version.

unknownofprob · May 4, 2014

great to know it works, I thought that this may of been the case.

If you have any other questions, just ask and we'll gladly help.

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