Need help with CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error

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Laython Childers

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Ok so I was running a game and I got a bsod with CLOCK_WATCHDOG_TIMEOUT error. I looked up info and came to find out that intel rapid storage tech caused it. I deleted rapid storage tech and it ran fine for a while. It happened again, this time because of a Razer component. I updated that Razer program and again, it ran fine. Happened again and this time it was because Corsair link. I updated that and its ran fine till now. I am 99% sure my chipset actually updated when I ran the driver install and I am sure my Bios was updated. I've also checked hidden devices in device manager and nothing has any warning signs. Please help.



Specs: i5 4690k@4.7Ghz
stock clock windforce 980ti
Asus Z97-a motherboard
a 120gb ssd and 1tb hdd
g.skill ripsaws
 
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While the internal ambient temperature in your house can absolutely contribute to your CPU temperature while gaming, other things that can effect your CPU temp could be dust accumulation on your heatsink/fans. Have you de-dusted your heatsink/fan recently?

I try to clean out the inside of my computer and components at least once every two months. I clean off my chassis dust filters about once every two weeks. But we have indoor pets, and live in a somewhat dusty environment so your cleaning schedual could be vastly different than mine.

If you are clean, or after cleaning you are still having BSOD issues, I would maybe reduce the overclock to 4.6 or 4.5GHz, and reduce your core voltage to the lowest stable setting as well to further...
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Laython Childers

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Turned up voltage a bit, gamed for hours. Max temp over the whole course was 80c (stayed 60c~70c) and the utilization was around 50%~80% the whole time. Of course it did have the bsod again. I believe it may be heat related because I've had this overclock for a year now with ZERO bsod even playing GTA V maxed out for several hours, but lately its been feeling hot in my house. Ill reset to default and see how that goes.. if it works, what about my overclock? Should I put it back on but maybe a few Ghz lower until this winter is over and the house feels cooler? Ill also try relocating to a cooler spot.
 
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While the internal ambient temperature in your house can absolutely contribute to your CPU temperature while gaming, other things that can effect your CPU temp could be dust accumulation on your heatsink/fans. Have you de-dusted your heatsink/fan recently?

I try to clean out the inside of my computer and components at least once every two months. I clean off my chassis dust filters about once every two weeks. But we have indoor pets, and live in a somewhat dusty environment so your cleaning schedual could be vastly different than mine.

If you are clean, or after cleaning you are still having BSOD issues, I would maybe reduce the overclock to 4.6 or 4.5GHz, and reduce your core voltage to the lowest stable setting as well to further reduce the CPU temperatures. At least until the house cools back down in the spring. I would much rather have a fully stable computer than one that has stability issues that runs 100-200MHz faster.

You could also invest into a better cooling system for your CPU, and/or make sure your case fans are able to exhaust the hot case air fairly quick while providing ample fresh cool intake air as well.

Best of luck!
 
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Laython Childers

Laython Childers

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While I haven't cleaned it recently, I have opened it recently and saw that dust accumulation was minimal. I have an H100i for my cooler and this was more than sufficient during late fall/spring/summer. I'll dial my overclock back for the time being and maybe one day buy better fans. Reapplying thermal past is also an option. Thanks guys for all the help
 
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