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GPU Crash Dump Triggered Borderlands 4 | FIXES: Step-by-Step

The error message “GPU crash dump triggered” when playing Borderlands 4 usually means that your graphics card (GPU) encountered a fatal error that caused the game or your system to crash.

This is especially common in Unreal Engine games (like Borderlands) and can be due to:

🔍 Common Causes:

  • 🧯 Overheating GPU

  • 🧪 Outdated or unstable drivers

  • 🧨 Too high in-game settings

  • 🐛 Bugs in the game (especially near launch)

  • ⚙️ Overclocking (GPU or RAM)

  • 🔌 Insufficient power delivery or unstable PSU

✅ FIXES: Step-by-Step

1. 🚨 Update Your Graphics Drivers

Go directly to the GPU manufacturer’s site:

⚠️ Avoid using Windows Update for GPU drivers — it often installs outdated versions.

2. 🔧 Turn Off GPU Overclocking

If you’re using tools like:

  • MSI Afterburner

  • ASUS GPU Tweak

  • EVGA Precision X

Try setting the GPU back to stock clocks. Borderlands 4 may not be stable with OC (even if other games are).

3. 🧪 Run the Game in DirectX 11 Mode

Borderlands games often crash with DX12. Force DX11 like this:

  • In Steam, right-click the game > Properties

  • Under Launch Options, enter:

    -dx11

This forces the game to launch in DirectX 11 mode, which is more stable on some systems.

4. 🧹 Lower In-Game Graphics Settings

Try dropping the following:

  • Texture Streaming: Low

  • Volumetric Fog: Off

  • Anti-aliasing: FXAA or Off

  • Shadows: Low

  • FidelityFX / Upscaling: Disable for now

  • Turn off Ray Tracing (if available)

Also try locking the FPS to 60 or your monitor’s refresh rate.

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5. 🔌 Check Power Supply and Thermals

  • Use HWMonitor or HWiNFO to monitor GPU temps and voltage.

  • If GPU is spiking above 85–90°C, clean your PC or increase airflow.

  • Make sure your PSU can handle your GPU (especially for RTX 30/40 or RX 6000/7000 cards).

6. 🧱 Verify Game Files

If you’re on Steam or Epic:

  • Steam: Right-click game > Properties > Installed Files > Verify Integrity

  • Epic: Library > Click “…” on game > Verify

7. 🛑 Disable Background Apps

These can cause conflicts:

  • Discord overlay

  • GeForce Experience overlay

  • RGB software (iCUE, Aura Sync)

  • Antivirus/firewall

Try playing with a clean boot or using the Windows Game Mode.

📋 Optional: Read the Crash Dump (Advanced)

If you’re getting a .dmp crash file or crash log, it can be decoded to find the cause.

If you’d like, upload the crash log or share your:

  • GPU model

  • CPU

  • RAM

  • Game settings

  • Exact error message

And I can help you troubleshoot directly.

🚨 Still Crashing? Try:

  • Rolling back to a previous stable driver

  • Reinstalling the game

  • Creating a new Windows user profile (corrupted user files can cause persistent crashes)

  • Waiting for a hotfix (Borderlands games have had rocky launches)