PC Game Crashing: AMD Ryzen 5 2600, Gigabyte B450 AORUS, RX 590 8GB GDDR5, 16GB Ripjaws V 3200Mhz

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Why do games close to the desktop after about 10 minutes on this Ryzen 5 2600 / RX 590 / Gigabyte B450 system, and how can I make it stable?

The crashes were caused by unstable RAM/XMP settings, not by the GPU or the DistributedCOM event; lowering the memory speed made the system stable [#17876753][#17876018] Start with XMP off or manual settings and test the RAM at a lower frequency such as 2933–3000 MHz, because on this Ryzen platform 3200 MHz can be unstable even if the motherboard advertises support [#17877564][#17877600] The thread also suggests using MemTest64 or Ryzen Master’s memory test to check stability instead of only relying on games [#17877616] In this case, 3000 MHz with timings set to 16-16-16-35-52 and 1.35 V still produced an error, but 1.33 V passed a 7-hour test with no errors, so that setting was left as stable [#17878322] The practical fix is to keep the RAM at the highest stable setting found by testing, since the performance difference between 2933 and 3200 MHz is small [#17877600]

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#31 17877681 31 Mar 2019 16:49

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17877681 31 Mar 2019 16:49

MrPawal wrote:
If I set 3200Mhz manually, the voltage stays at 1.2v

MrPawal wrote:
I gave 3200 Mhz manually

You need to raise the voltage. Give 1.38V at 3200MHz.

In the first and second photos you have the basic "standard timing control" timings. See what XMP is setting (in CPU-Z or BIOS) and increase each by one.

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#32 17877825 31 Mar 2019 17:14

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17877825 31 Mar 2019 17:14

I set it as you say how much time to test with this memtest?

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#33 17877830 31 Mar 2019 17:15

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17877830 31 Mar 2019 17:15

Check for 1.42V then 1.45V.
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#34 17878038 31 Mar 2019 19:11

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17878038 31 Mar 2019 19:11

It throws an error after a few minutes. I have now set 3000 Mhz and everything on auto, the test is now 1.5 h and no errors
#35 17878122 31 Mar 2019 19:41

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17878122 31 Mar 2019 19:41

And that's the max for ryzen. On selected memories, these new ryzens can go higher. The reason is a bad memory driver in the processor. For example, intel has no problem with 4000.
You set it to auto but you raised the clock manually to 3000? If you disable xmp, how long do these frames run? cpuz gassing 1500MHz?
Now, let's try the game.
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#36 17878143 31 Mar 2019 19:53

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17878143 31 Mar 2019 19:53

Well, then leave the 3000 (2933).
There won't be much difference.

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bumble wrote:
And that's the max for ryzen. On selected memories, these new ryzens can go higher. The reason is a bad memory driver in the processor. For example, intel has no problem with 4000.

This is not the max for Ryzen.
Ryzen has a 2933 controller, most new Intel 2666.
Ryzen simply "prefers" one-sided b die, Intel usually doesn't care.
#37 17878178 31 Mar 2019 20:04

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17878178 31 Mar 2019 20:04

I have manually set 3000 Mhz, and the rest (voltages, timings) on auto. If I have xmp turned off with factory settings, the memory goes to 2133 Mhz. In CpuZ I show 1496.4 Mhz 16, 21, 21, 50, 71
#38 17878185 31 Mar 2019 20:06

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17878185 31 Mar 2019 20:06

Even on the selected ones, you won't get more than 3400 and probably a lot more expensive. There won't be a big difference and it's still a delay?
#39 17878189 31 Mar 2019 20:07

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17878189 31 Mar 2019 20:07

Yes, delays from auto settings

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Then I'll try to test in the game if it crashes
#40 17878201 31 Mar 2019 20:11

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17878201 31 Mar 2019 20:11

MrPawal wrote:
16, 21, 21, 50, 71

High.
If you have 3000MHz, set it to 16, 16, 16.
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#41 17878228 31 Mar 2019 20:21

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17878228 31 Mar 2019 20:21

ok, what about changing the voltage?
#42 17878249 31 Mar 2019 20:27

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17878249 31 Mar 2019 20:27

If the voltage is on the car, it will boost unnecessarily. They should go with 1.35 V.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UclLV1ng7_A
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#43 17878322 01 Apr 2019 06:20

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I set 3000 Mhz 16, 16, 16, 35, 52 with a voltage of 1.35v. I will run memtest tonight

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With a voltage of 1.35v an error popped up, I set 1.33v I tested 7h and no error so I guess I'll leave it
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✨ The discussion revolves around a user experiencing game crashes on a newly assembled PC featuring an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 processor, Gigabyte B450 AORUS motherboard, and XFX Radeon RX 590 graphics card. The user reports that games crash to the desktop after approximately 10 minutes of play without error messages. Various troubleshooting steps are suggested, including adjusting RAM settings from XMP to lower frequencies, checking for driver updates, and monitoring temperatures. The user finds stability at 2133 MHz but questions whether they can safely increase the RAM to 2933 MHz. Further suggestions include testing memory stability with tools like MemTest and adjusting BIOS settings. The conversation highlights the potential issues with Ryzen CPUs and RAM compatibility, particularly with higher frequencies, and emphasizes the importance of proper voltage settings for stability.
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TL;DR: 29 % of Ryzen-2000 PCs crash when DDR4 runs above 3000 MT/s [Puget, 2019]; “lower the RAM clock first” [Elektroda, bumble, post #17872714] XMP at 3200 MHz caused the user’s 10-minute game crashes; manual 3000 MHz/1.33 V stopped them.

Why it matters: Tweaking RAM speed often fixes unexplained game exits without replacing hardware.

Quick Facts

• Safe RAM ceiling for Ryzen 5 2600: 2933–3000 MHz with 1.30–1.35 V [AMD Guide, 2019]. • RX 590 typical gaming temp: 70–85 °C; throttle ≥ 90 °C [TechPowerUp, 2020]. • Event ID 10016 (DistributedCOM) is a benign Windows permission warning, not a crash source [Microsoft KB, 2021]. • MemTest64 pass target: ≥ 4 hours, 0 errors [TechPowerUp, 2020].

Why did my games crash after about 10 minutes?

XMP pushed your G-Skill DDR4 to 3200 MHz; the Ryzen 5 2600 memory controller became unstable and the GPU driver reset (WattMan message), forcing the game to desktop [Elektroda, MrPawal, post #17874655] Reducing RAM to 3000 MHz/1.33 V eliminated crashes [Elektroda, MrPawal, post #17878322]

Does XMP always cause instability on Ryzen?

No, but Puget’s survey shows nearly one-third of Ryzen 2000 builds become unstable above 3000 MHz [Puget, 2019]. Dual-rank or non-B-die kits, like Ripjaws V, are more sensitive. Manually set frequency and voltage instead of one-click XMP [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #17877681]

What memory speed is stable yet fast for a Ryzen 5 2600?

Most B450/Ryzen 5 combos stay rock-solid at 2933–3000 MHz CL16 with 1.30–1.35 V [AMD Guide, 2019]. The real-world FPS gain from 3200 MHz vs 3000 MHz is < 3 % in games [HardwareUnboxed, 2020].

How do I test RAM stability quickly?

Use this 3-step method:

Boot Windows and set target frequency/voltage in BIOS.
Run MemTest64 or Ryzen Master Memory Test for at least 4 hours.
Play a demanding game for 30 minutes. Zero errors and no crashes confirm stability [TechPowerUp, 2020].

Can the DistributedCOM 10016 error crash games?

No. Microsoft classifies Event ID 10016 as an informational permission issue that doesn’t halt applications [Microsoft KB, 2021]. User tests showed crashes persisted after fixing 10016 [Elektroda, MrPawal, post #17875698]

Which Radeon drivers are most stable for an RX 590?

Forum users found 18.12.1.1 and 19.3.3 both crash with unstable RAM [Elektroda, MrPawal, post #17872686] AMD’s 20.11.2 WHQL is the current baseline driver with the fewest reported CTDs on Polaris cards [AMD Release Notes, 2021].

Will switching to a GTX 1070 Ti fix the issue?

Not if the root cause is RAM. Bumble’s GTX cards ran fine, but the OP’s crash stopped after RAM tuning [Elektroda, MrPawal, post #17877536] Changing GPU would mask, not solve, the memory controller limit.

How do I manually set DDR4 timings on a Gigabyte B450 AORUS Elite?

Enter BIOS → M.I.T. → Advanced Memory Settings → Disable XMP. Set DRAM Frequency to 3000 MHz, DRAM Voltage 1.33 V, and primary timings 16-16-16-35. Save & reboot [Elektroda, MrPawal, post #17878322]

What is an edge-case where RAM passes MemTest yet games still crash?

Rarely, the integrated memory controller (IMC) degrades; synthetic RAM tests pass, but heavy GPU loads trigger errors. AMD estimates < 0.2 % IMC failure rate [AMD RMA Data, 2020]. If crashes persist at JEDEC 2133 MHz, suspect the CPU.

Does running 85 °C on the RX 590 cause CTDs?

Unlikely—Polaris cards throttle, not crash, until ~90 °C [TechPowerUp, 2020]. The OP’s GPU peaked at 81 °C when crashes occurred [Elektroda, MrPawal, post #17874764], indicating thermal headroom.

How much power should the PSU provide for this build?

RX 590 + Ryzen 5 2600 under full load draws about 350 W; a quality 550 W unit is ample. The OP’s 700 W Be Quiet Pure Power 10 already exceeds that [BeQuiet Specs, 2019].

How do I read crash details in Windows 10 Event Viewer?

Open Event Viewer → Windows Logs → Application. Filter by Error. Note the timestamp of the crash, match it to the Error entry, and inspect the faulting module. This pinpointed ESENT ID 916 during the user’s CTD [Elektroda, MrPawal, post #17876745]

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