NVIDIA Event ID 13 — Xid Error
What is this error?
NVIDIA GPU reported an Xid error in Windows Event Viewer. Xid errors are NVIDIA's internal GPU error reporting system.
Common causes
- GPU hardware error
- VRAM error
- PCIe bus communication issue
- driver bug
- power delivery instability
How to fix it
- Check Xid error number for specific meaning
- clean install driver
- reseat GPU
- test VRAM
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NVIDIA Event ID 13 (Source: nvlddmkm) with Xid error codes is NVIDIA's internal error reporting. The Xid number tells you exactly what went wrong inside the GPU.
Common Xid codes for gamers:
- Xid 13: Graphics engine exception — usually a driver bug or unstable overclock
- Xid 31: GPU memory page fault — VRAM error, possible hardware failure
- Xid 32: Invalid or corrupted push buffer — driver/hardware communication error
- Xid 43: GPU stopped responding — TDR about to happen
- Xid 45: Preemptive cleanup — driver recovering from a hang
- Xid 79: GPU fallen off the bus — PCIe connection lost (serious!)
How to fix based on Xid code:
- For Xid 13/43/45: Update driver with DDU clean install, disable overclock
- For Xid 31/32: Run OCCT VRAM test — VRAM errors mean hardware failure
- For Xid 79: Reseat GPU firmly, check PCIe power cables, try different PCIe slot. This often means the GPU is losing physical connection
- Check Event Viewer > System, filter by Source 'nvlddmkm' to find your specific Xid codes
- Frequent Xid errors across multiple driver versions suggest hardware failure — test GPU in another system
When to seek help
If this error keeps happening after trying the fixes above, it may point to a deeper hardware or system issue. Consider professional help if:
- The crash occurs across multiple games or applications
- You see the same error after a clean Windows install
- Your PC is less than a year old (could be a warranty issue)
- You smell burning or hear unusual sounds from your PC
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