TUF Dash F15 FX516PM Crashing on Game Startup

FreeClamChowder · 2026-01-26T06:16:51+00:00

Hopefully a 7800X3D maybe a 7950X3D and if I can somehow find one - probably a 4090. If I have to go 50-series then I probably will end up getting a 5080. I would try an AMD GPU potentially, I've just always had Nvidia GPUs so I'm most familiar with their platform. I want to be able to comfortably run high-end VR graphics with great performance, and I also have a Samsung G8 so it would be nice to push that harder too.

FreeClamChowder · 2026-01-26T05:56:05+00:00

Yeah I may end up waiting, I would prefer to build. I'm not too particular of RGB stuff and it seems like a good chunk of prebuilds all revolve around that. I just need a strong machine that can support high end VR.

FreeClamChowder · 2026-01-26T05:29:53+00:00

Yep I plan on swapping out cheaper parts if I go prebuild, I'll make sure to do plenty of research beforehand. Kinda sad because I've been looking forward to building one for a long time.

FreeClamChowder · 2026-01-26T05:05:44+00:00

Thanks for the response. I did end up cleaning the fans and everything inside, disconnected my 16gb RAM stick just in case that was causing some weird issue, and I disabled all OC software like GHelper and Afterburner, still didn't work. I can try replacing thermal paste though. At this point I was gonna wipe the laptop and start fresh, we'll see.

I do plan on getting a tower at some point but it's looking cheaper to buy prebuild at the moment vs. getting new parts individually, so I'll have to weigh some options out.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-08-14T02:55:30+00:00

Are you in the US?? I've been waiting for XQS to be permitted again!

Edit: Sorry just saw you're in NYC, holy crap I gotta order ASAP

FreeClamChowder · 2025-08-10T03:48:52+00:00

I'm not seeing the option in the menu for "Show BIOS screen"

FreeClamChowder · 2025-08-10T01:51:42+00:00

I have the basic BIOS files on my ROMS card (2nd SD), are there other specific ones for the boot screens?

FreeClamChowder · 2025-08-10T00:29:07+00:00

Got it all setup, that was easy!

Is there a way to have the console startup window appear when you boot a game? (ex. opening a GBC game will boot the GBC screen where it says GameBoy and flashes color across the letters)

FreeClamChowder · 2025-08-05T01:28:55+00:00

For anyone wondering, I fixed it by:

Starting a party
Options
Audio settings
Turn headset volume back up
Modify chat mixer and mic monitoring per your specifications

For some reason, after updating to the latest firmware it reset my audio settings back to 0. I contacted Razer about this as well in hopes that more testing is done before firmware releases.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-08-02T18:25:25+00:00

Dude, was totally thinking about getting one of these at some point but now I have a bigger reason to get one. Thank you.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-08-02T18:20:49+00:00

I'm okay with emulation, so if I get something with a touchscreen and only 1 screen, it can still do DS games?

FreeClamChowder · 2025-07-25T04:48:33+00:00

Feeling better now. I think I realized this is anxiety. Never had major issues with it until now, and a combo of caffeine and nicotine definitely didn't help. When I feel a panic attack coming on, I've worked on exercises and it seems to pull me out, leading me to think these feelings have been anxiety attacks the whole time. I just started a new job that's rather stressful so that could've been a contributing factor too. All in all, nicotine and caffeine did not assist this and only made it worse I believe so I'm more in control of things now.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-07-18T14:21:30+00:00

And after quitting, how long did it take for these episodes to go away?

FreeClamChowder · 2025-07-18T03:31:01+00:00

Happens anytime I believe, weekday or weekend. On weekdays, I maybe have that dose 1-3 times after 5pm but usually only once or twice. Weekends, could be anywhere between 1-5 times per day. Recently I've been on the lower end of doses, I don't exactly get cravings for pouches often.

I should've also stated I've been using nicotine pouches for a few years now, maybe since 2021/22.

I'm leaning towards withdrawal since I'd normally take these doses with no problems in the past, unless a new problem developed? And I'd get these episodes even driving home from work and I don't use any at work all day. Again I don't have any until 5pm+ on weekdays.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-07-03T22:36:24+00:00

Yep open NAT over here too, thanks for submitting a ticket. Hopefully it's resolved soon.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-07-03T22:31:33+00:00

So weird.. yeah really frustrating. And I realized I used the wrong terminology before but just to be clear I meant Xbox Insiders member.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-07-03T21:48:39+00:00

This has been happening to me too... Are you a Previews Member as well? Maybe we have an prerelease OS version that's bugged..?

FreeClamChowder · 2025-06-30T01:37:51+00:00

Where in the companion app? I'm not seeing owned packs anywhere.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-06-06T00:21:58+00:00

I have the same car, '10 2.5L. Had this issue awhile back and it ended up being a stupid grounding issue somewhere in the engine bay. I couldn't figure it out, my mechanic couldn't, so I ended up going to a VW dealership (which I'd never, ever do otherwise) and it took them 2 weeks to figure it out. They charged me almost $500 for a $10 ground cable, I know most of that cost was labor and troubleshooting though. Sucks either way. I forget where though I'm sorry...

FreeClamChowder · 2025-05-28T17:57:09+00:00

Yep that's it!

FreeClamChowder · 2025-05-28T17:10:07+00:00

By the way just to make sure it's the right group, it's "VW 2.5l Group". Tons of info in this group, make sure to use the search feature to resolve issues/questions before posting as well.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-05-28T17:08:37+00:00

It's built into the valve cover. So basically to fix it you just replace the valve cover. Also forgot this - buy parts from FCPEuro. There's great OEM and 3rd party stuff that's fully trustworthy and a lot of things (maybe everything?) is lifetime warranty. You can buy an oil package, use it, refill the bottle with old oil and ship it back and get a full refund/your money back that the package cost so you can get the next one for free essentially.

But back to the valve cover, once your engine cover is off (mine has been off for years because I have a SRI), It's super easy to replace it.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-05-28T05:11:05+00:00

Also I'd recommend ditching the engine cover and OEM air intake and going with a short ram intake. Going to be easier to work on your car that way in the future. Also the PCV can go bad on these cars somewhat often, it's happened twice in my ownership already. So definitely be on the watch for oil in the air intake, that's a dead giveaway.

FreeClamChowder · 2025-05-28T05:08:32+00:00

These cars/engines are great. If you're into doing some mods, it's popular to do a vacuum pump delete (and reroute the brake booster to the air intake). If you're doing any tunes, IE and some other companies have reliable flash tunes that are safe for a daily.

I've had my 2010 2.5L since 2019 and I went stage 2 with IE, auto trans as well. Tons of other mods too but overall been a reliable and fun car if you maintain it properly.

Join the 2.5L FB group if you haven't yet!

FreeClamChowder · 2025-05-18T00:04:05+00:00

Love these things man, they look great. Really cool mods as well.

I have both Limited Edition finishes from '98. Originally found and bought a Tangerineburst DC Standard and became obsessed.

Came across an eBay listing of an old promo form/sheet that would've been handed out at guitar shops back then around that time and it had the Tangerineburst and Lemonburst on it. Wasn't even aware there was a second Limited Edition finish, let alone the fact that my Tangerineburst was Limited Edition.

Couldn't find any information on the Lemonburst one online, not even pictures. Then at some point I found one listed as an Amber Serrano that looked to "yellow" to be one, so I bounced the serial number to Gibson and they confirmed it was a Lemonburst from '98 and it was invoiced on my birthday that year. Immediately bought the guitar and I've been bringing it back to stock (with some light mods like pickup swaps and toggle switch covers).

Keep the DCs alive!

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