PC crashes every time i play a game after 5-10 minutes gives error code Windows was not shut down properly

[sikle6l]

Hi all,

My PC crashes every time I play a game, usually within 5 minutes. The crash doesn’t happen during other activities. My drivers are up-to-date, and the reliability history shows critical events with the error "Windows was not shut down properly."

Previously, I had to replace the SSD and reinstall Windows due to similar issues. I’m extremely frustrated and need help troubleshooting this problem.

Thanks!

 

[Bighorn]

Probably no solution but I'd wonder if the game is being loaded into memory and not having to access the drive it's installed on so Windows thinks things have quit. Maybe the Power Options settings have something to do with it??