As the team delves into troubleshooting Will’s Fortnite crashes, they first turn their attention to the memory. Swapping out Will’s previous RAM with new Patriot Viper DDR5 kits yields no improvement, ruling out memory issues. Next in line for scrutiny is the power supply, given Will’s current one’s compatibility concerns with his high-power processor and GPU. However, even after replacing it with a more robust Silverstone offering 1200 watts, the problem persists.
Opting for a more comprehensive solution, the team addresses Will’s suspicions by swapping out the processor. Will’s PC boasts a formidable Core i9-13900K, yet reports link Fortnite and similar games’ crashes to faulty processors. Testing the original part with fresh thermal paste on the AIO cooler, they substitute it with a Core i9 13900KS, boasting similar core configuration but a slightly faster clock speed. To their relief, the processor swap proves effective, allowing Will to complete a full round without crashing. Subsequent week-long home testing confirms the fix, with the blame squarely laid on the original processor.
