PC Specs:
- Windows 10 Pro 64-bit *Build 10586* (Fully updated)
- i7-2600 @ 3.40GHz (8 CPUs)
- 12g RAM
- Mobo: MSI h61m-p31/w8 (Bios V3.6 *latest*)
- DirectX Ver. 12
- XFX AMD R9 280x BDBT
o Bios - 015.044.000.010 (Latest, just confirmed w/ manufacturer)
o AMD Latest Suite – Cnext (Latest)
o Driver – 15.30.1025.1001 (Latest) *Beta*
o Default Settings (optimal)
- Game – Fallout 4 V. 1.2.37.0
o V. Settings
§ AntiA – TAA
§ Anisotropic Filtering – 16 samples
§ Detail – “Ultra”
Issue: After initiating the game either from launch menu or directly through .exe, the game will load without issue. Game will play without ANY issue at all, for roughly 2-3 mins and then will switch to a black screen, at which will lose video signal to monitor. HARD REBOOT REQUIRED, in order to operate PC again. This occurs from loading a saved game. However, if I start up a new game, I’m able to play for 1-2 hours and then the issue will present itself again, as described. It’s more than frustrating, and I’ve seen that many others that can relate. The issue seems to be prevalent across the board, with respects to GPU’s.
Attempted solutions (failed):
- Complete clean install Windows 10 OS
- Reset PC/GPU Bios
- Rollback prior drivers
- Complete reinstall of game
- Launch game directly from .exe
- Various .ini tweaks preferences
- Troubleshoot usb devices, only using xbox one controller (wired), using xbox one (wireless) w/ new adapter, using only keyboard/mouse
- DLL fixer
- I’ve even tried reinstalling windows 8.1, no luck
- And more, I just can’t remember the rest.
Comments: This is the only game that does this to my PC. There’s absolutely no reason why this is causing complete video signal loss. All other games work without any issue (on max settings: BF4, Star wars, GTA5, etc). I’ve reached out to Microsoft, MSI, & AMD…all of which unofficially concurred that the error is related to F4.
What else am I missing here?
Note – Fortunately, I have a punching bag to wear out…