Witcher 3 crashes every few minutes
I just got Witcher 3 and was so excited to play it, but I can't enjoy it. The game crashes every few minutes (around 5 minutes) without a warning. I'm playing it on highest graphics but as it runs smoothly I guess the graphics aren't the issue. One time it crashed when a cutscene came up, another time in the middle of a fight.
My OS is Windows 8.1, I hope you can help me to get the game running
EDIT: Downvotes, telling me the reason would be helpful, thanks
Best Answer
There are some reports that changing the framerate limit can help with certain types of crashed in this game. The most common solution I've heard about is to set the fps limit to unlimited, and either play that way or use an external program to limit the framerate.
There are some issues here, both with the game and with the newest Nvidia driver, which also tends to occasionally crash for me. I've a GTX 970 as well, and while it is far from unplayable, I also get reasonably frequent crashed. It is worse for me with the latest 1.05 patch. Downgrading is likely problematic as from what I've read the save games are not necessarily compatible with earlier game versions.
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Why does Witcher 3 keep crashing?
If your Witcher 3 keeps crashing, it is possible that you don't have correct graphics drivers installed on your computer. Graphics Drivers are the main components that facilitate the interaction between the game and the hardware. If the drivers are outdated or corrupt, it will cause the Witcher 3 crashing.Why does every game I play keep crashing?
The most common reasons for a computer crashing when playing games are the lack of new game updates from the official website and outdated graphics card drivers.How do I stop the Witcher 3 from freezing?
Set the power management mode to "Prefer maximum performance", the preferred NVida setting is Adaptive but apparently either the game or the cards can't cope with that settings and the screen locks up, specifically so in menus. I did this on my end and it solved all crashes I was experiencing.The Witcher 3 - Crashing \u0026 freezing fixed 110%
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Answer 2
I never over clock my video card, GTX 660ti, but also face a crash problem before, then my solution is download the MSI burner software, downclock a bit, mine one 40MHZ, then problem solve never face any crash since it.
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