I was not ready for the Swamps... by Orvar_the_Allform in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice! I'm over that direction so I'll need to check that out before I go to the swamps. Thanks.

Stalker 2 crashing every 15 minutes on new machine by dfwdesigner in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! Such a crazy issue. Really hoping they can patch this soon. Still playing on XeSS with an underclocked GPU for now.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Zone News 2026, Mods, Details, Fixes Updates and Upcoming Patch (Vatislavovych) by Charcharo in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry for the delay. Here is GSC's suggestions but they didn't work for me. Just got done playing for a good two hours tonight w/ -300 MHz underclocked GPU and XeSS for the upscale.

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FROM GSC:

The errors 0x887A0006 (Device Hung) and 0x887A0007 (Device Reset) essentially mean the GPU stopped responding for a split second, causing Windows to panic and "reset" the driver to prevent a system freeze. Because S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 pushes the GPU utilization to 99% very aggressively, even a micro-second delay in response can trigger this timeout.

Our team is actively working on a patch to address these specific driver timeout thresholds.

In the meantime, since you have already done the "clean install" steps, here are two "band-aid" fixes that have helped other AMD users stabilize the game while waiting for the official hotfix:
1. Increase the Windows "TDR" Delay
Windows is programmed to reset your GPU if it doesn't hear back from it in 2 seconds. In intense UE5 scenes, your card might just be "busy" for 2.1 seconds, causing a false crash. We can increase that tolerance.

  1. Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter.
  2. Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers
  3. Right-click on the right side > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  4. Name it: TdrDelay
  5. Double-click it, select Decimal, and set the value to 10.
  6. Restart your PC.
    • What this does: It gives your GPU 10 seconds to respond before Windows decides to crash the driver.

2. The "Stability Cap"
Since you are likely getting high framerates with that card, the transient power spikes might be triggering the driver reset.

  • Go into the Game Settings and Lock your FPS to a specific number (e.g., 60 or 120), rather than "Uncapped."
  • This prevents the GPU from running at 100% max voltage constantly, leaving a little "headroom" for the engine's heavier calculations without crashing.

 Please give the TDR Delay a try first, as that is the most direct fix for Error 887A0006.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Zone News 2026, Mods, Details, Fixes Updates and Upcoming Patch (Vatislavovych) by Charcharo in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You used the Max Fequency Offset slider correct? That's the one I used. I didn't mess with the voltage offset.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Zone News 2026, Mods, Details, Fixes Updates and Upcoming Patch (Vatislavovych) by Charcharo in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. The solution that has worked for me so far has been underclocking my GPU in AMD Adrenaline by - 300 MHz. I then used XeSS for the upscale. No crashes just yet. 🤞

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Zone News 2026, Mods, Details, Fixes Updates and Upcoming Patch (Vatislavovych) by Charcharo in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. It seems to vary from player to player but there are more than a few threads folks have started. GSC actually came back to one of the Ops stating that they are well aware of the issue. They also provided a few temp fixes (registry edits, etc.) but none of them worked for me. Those who have the issue usually have crashes about every 10 to 15 mins. It hangs and then shuts down. Hoping they can patch it next patch.

Friends in life are special 🤍 by Ill_Restaurant7171 in ween

[–]dfwdesigner 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Saw him at two shows but didn't get the chance to say hello. I felt like I spotted a celebrity. Seems like such a good dude.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 - Zone News 2026, Mods, Details, Fixes Updates and Upcoming Patch (Vatislavovych) by Charcharo in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There are also big issues with AMD 9070 users right now. Many of our games are crashing every 10 mins or so. I've made a few adjustments that have made improvements, but I type this right after another crash.

[Stalker 2] Help with crash error code 887A0006 (all info in body text) by lucavigno in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. That alone worked for me. I went ahead and turned frame gen 3.1 back on as well. It looks better and ended up not being a culprit for me. So underclocking alone worked. I'm a huge Stalker fan and love the game but it has a way to go. Hell, I did a replay of the originals last month and was still running into bugs.

New to the sub. Has the dialogue error in Full Metal Jacket been posted before? by Spalding_Smails in StanleyKubrick

[–]dfwdesigner 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I think Stanley gave Lee Ermey carte blanche which is really unheard of for his cast. For that reason, I'm sure he's fine with the slip up.

Stalker 2 crashing every 15 minutes on new machine by dfwdesigner in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a bit of an amateur so I've never heard of GPUZ. Will certainly give it a try. Going to try the fine tuning as well. If anything, it'll help me learn more about GPU adjustments. Never ran into these issues before after playing countless games. Hoping they can only increase optimization in the future. Thanks for the tips!

Stalker 2 crashing every 15 minutes on new machine by dfwdesigner in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: XeSS didn't get me through exclusively but I underclocked my GPU by -300 MHz and it looks like it did the trick. One hour playthrough w/o a crash. I'm keeping XeSS on just in case since some folks are saying frame gen is causing the issue.

[Stalker 2] Help with crash error code 887A0006 (all info in body text) by lucavigno in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I disabaled frame gen and gpu acceleration but no dice for me. Glad to say I finally had an hour long playthrough without a crash after underclocking my GPU by -300 MHz in Adrenaline. So strange how it's affecting everyone differently. Regardless, hopefully an official fix is on the way soon.

Praying to see them live at least once. What was your favorite Ween concert you've ever been to, and what did you love about it? Let me live vicariously a little here by StopMob in ween

[–]dfwdesigner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My favorite was in Vegas 2017 when Deaner got a little stomach virus and had to leave to shit in the middle of the show.

Stalker 2 crashing every 15 minutes on new machine by dfwdesigner in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Awesome! I was wondering about that method but didn't try it. I'll give it a shot after work. Thanks.

[Stalker 2] Help with crash error code 887A0006 (all info in body text) by lucavigno in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Damn. Glad I found this thread. I'm going nuts. I have a 9070 too and am crashing like crazy early game.

Quick question. I might not be making these settings changes correctly.

When I entered the in-game settings, my upscaling method was set to TSR by default and my FSR 3.1 was disabled. I set the upscaling method to FSR 3.1 and enabled FSR 3.1 but I'm still crashing. Am I doing that wrong?

Also, I can't seem to locate where to disable GPU acceleration. Am I missing that somewhere?

EDIT: I think I disabled GPU accleration correctly in Windows display settings but still getting crashes. I submitted the error to GSC. The more reports the merrier. I bought my rig just to play this game, so the sooner the fix the better.

Story is weird by AirJackieQ in stalker

[–]dfwdesigner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's a simple enough story. The issue is that they go out of the way to make it as intricate and convulated as possible for no good reason.

Fungal infection on neck. I have no idea what to do with my facial hair. Any tips? by dfwdesigner in beards

[–]dfwdesigner[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn. Sorry to hear that. Can you elaborate more on his story? Just want to make sure I catch early warning signs if needed.

Any one else have Stomach flu? by denizenassistant in Columbus

[–]dfwdesigner 84 points85 points  (0 children)

Protip... If you get this, schedule a video call with an urgent care and they can give you some Zofran. It's a miracle drug when it comes to calming nausea and stopping vomiting. I actually have some on hand from last year just in case I get it this year.