Trying to Discover Cause of Random CTDs

[magicgraduate]

So for sometime now I've been having fairly frequent, random CTDs. I'm unsure whether this is due to mod conflicts or computer issues. None of them have been repeatable crashes, just random crashes that make it hard to determine what is causing it. I was hoping that perhaps someone here could help me try and figure out what could be causing these kinds of crashes.

 

My current save is fairly new, only started a few weeks ago. I'm level 19 and my current save size is 11mb.

 

I have Skyrim 1.9, SKSE 1.6, all Official DLC and all Unofficial DLC Patches v2.0. I also use Mod Organizer and use many STEP mods.

 

My laptop isn't the most powerful. I play on medium/high settings and usually stick to 1k texture mods. I rarely break 20 FPS in open world Skyrim, according to Skyrim Performance Monitor. I play in windowed mode using the Borderless Window mod.

 

I've used Texture Optimizer on all my loose load texture mods. I've used TESVEdit to clean DLCs and merge a few esps.

 

PC Specs

Windows 7 64bit

AMD A8-3500M Quad Core Processor, 1.5GHz

AMD Radeon HD 6620G, 512 VRAM (drivers up-to-date)

8 GB RAM

 

Load Order, Sorted by Boss with a few user edits and merged esps

 

Skyrim.esm
Update.esm
Unofficial Skyrim Patch.esp
Dawnguard.esm
Unofficial Dawnguard Patch.esp
HearthFires.esm
Unofficial Hearthfire Patch.esp
Dragonborn.esm
Unofficial Dragonborn Patch.esp
Skyrim Project Optimization - Full Version.esm
ClimatesOfTamriel.esm
Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Main.esm
SPIKE.esm
ADS.esp
Weapons & Armor Fixes_Remade.esp
Chesko_Frostfall.esp
AOS.esp
FantasySoundtrackProject.esp
FantasySoundtrackProjectCombatMusic.esp
Cutting Room Floor.esp
StaticMeshImprovementMod-Fixes.esp
TradeBarter.esp
AMatterOfTime.esp
Ars Metallica.esp
Ars Metallica - DLC.esp
Auto Unequip Ammo.esp
Bring Out Your Dead.esp
daymoyl.esp
DFB - Random Encounters.esp
donorcollegejoin.esp
Dual Sheath Redux.esp
Expensive Investments.esp
fFastTravelSpeedMult_4.esp
Immersive Brigands.esp
Immersive Dawnguard.esp
Immersive Dragonborn.esp
Immersive Factions.esp
Immersive Mercenaries.esp
Immersive Patrols.esp
Immersive Travelers.esp
Lanterns Of Skyrim - All In One - Climates of Tamriel - lvl-3.esp
Long lost smelters by Hyralux.esp
ORM-Arvak.esp
Point The Way.esp
Radiant and Unique Potions Poisons and Booze.esp
Skyrim Immersive Creatures.esp
Skyrim Immersive Creatures - DLC2.esp
SkyrimImprovedPuddles-DG-HF-DB.esp
SwiftPotion.esp
ZF TrapsDiseasesPoison.esp
Traps Are Dangerous.esp
WetandCold.esp
WetandCold - Ashes.esp
Chesko_LoreBasedLoadingScreens.esp
Footprints.esp
Footprints - Ash.esp
RaceMenu.esp
Player Size Adjuster.esp
vAutosaveManager.esp
SkyUI.esp
iHUD.esp
LessIntrusiveHUD.esp
Customizable Camera.esp
Cloaks.esp
Cloaks - Dawnguard.esp
1nivWICCloaks.esp
Elemental Staves.esp
hothtrooper44_ArmorCompilation.esp
Lore Weapon Expansion.esp
Really Radiant Raiment.esp
NordicWolfLightArmors.esp
HarvestOverhaulDawnguardDragonborn.esp
HarvestOverhaulCreaturesDawnguardHearthfireDragonborn.esp
Lock Overhaul.esp
DeadlyDragons.esp
ERSO 09 - RUS-Npcs overhaul USKP compatible.esp
ERSO 09.2 - Radiance.esp
SkyRe_Main.esp
Clothing & Clutter Fixes.esp
UniqueRadiantAndPartyClothes.esp
SkyRe_Combat.esp
SkyRe_EnemyScaling.esp
SkyRe_HarvestOverhaulDawnguardDragonbornPatch.esp
SkyRe_StandingStones.esp
SkyRe_Survivalism.esp
Unique Uniques.esp
Gildergreen Regrown.esp
Inconsequential NPCs.esp
Inconsequential NPCs - Enhancement.esp
InnoLostAlt.esp
My Home Is Your Home.esp
rorikstead_merchant.esp
Run For Your Lives.esp
When Vampires Attack.esp
Sell Stones of Barenziah.esp
SeverinManorMod.esp
SkyrimChimneysRW.esp
The Paarthurnax Dilemma.esp
winterholdcabin.esp
Appropriately Attired Jarls Redux.esp
Better_Divine_Blessings.esp
Book Covers Skyrim.esp
Book Covers Dawnguard.esp
Book Covers Hearthfire.esp
Book Covers Dragonborn.esp
Bounty Gold.esp
Civil War Overhaul.esp
AOS_CWO Patch.esp
Distant DetailHF.esp
Guard Dialogue Overhaul.esp
dD-No Twitching Dragon Death Animation.esp
SkyFalls Plus SkyMills - All DLC.esp
Slof's Unique Frost.esp
SkyTEST-RealisticAnimals&Predators.esp
SkyTEST-RealisticAnimals&Predators-DLC.esp
Convenient Horses.esp
dD - Enhanced Blood Main.esp
dD-DG-DB-Immersive Creatures EBT Patch.esp
TheChoiceIsYours.esp
TheChoiceIsYours_Dawnguard.esp
Thieves Guild Requirements.esp
Waterbreathing Breathless Emerge.esp
Wilderness Thieves Wear Thieves Guild Armor Redux.esp
aMidianborn_Skyforge_Weapons.esp
WeaponsArmorFixes_Mods_Patch.esp
Drinking Fountains of Skyrim.esp
BFT Ships and Carriages - HF.esp
RealisticRoomRental-Basic.esp
Realistic Lighting Overhaul - Dungeons.esp
Realistic Lighting Overhaul - Dawnguard Interiors.esp
Realistic Lighting Overhaul - Major City Exteriors.esp
Realistic Lighting Overhaul - Major City Interiors.esp
Realistic Lighting Overhaul - Minor Cities and Town Interiors.esp
Realistic Lighting Overhaul - Brighter Dungeons.esp
ClimatesOfTamriel-DLC-Patch.esp
prod80_CoT-SnowClearWeather_SunFix.esp
CoT-WeatherPatch.esp
CoT-WeatherPatch_DB.esp
CoT-WeatherPatch_NL4.esp
Skyrim Bandages 1.1 Mod.esp
SkyrimSpeeds.esp
ZF Primary Needs.esp
Predator Vision.esp
ESFCompanions.esp
WerewolfMastery.esp
Better Stealth AI for Followers.esp
DragonCombatOverhaulDragonborn.esp
Skill Config.esp
dD-No Spinning Death Animation.esp
Beards.esp
Slightly Reduced Distance NPC Greetings.esp
SPTConsistentOlderPeople.esp
nomorestupiddog.esp
Alternate Start - Live Another Life.esp
Height Adjusted Races - True Giants and Mammoths - Smaller Giant Edition.esp
NonEssentialChildren.esp
dD - Realistic Ragdoll Force - Reduced.esp
SkyRe_Races.esp
Animated Weapon Enchants - Vanilla Sounds.esp
WATER.esp
WATER DG.esp
WATER DB Waves.esp
AOS_Mods Patch.esp
Starting Spell Choice.esp
Acquisitive Soul Gems.esp
Bashed Patch, 0.esp
mjhReducedGoldRewards.esp
AmazingFollowerTweaks.esp
ASIS-Dependency.esp
ASIS.esp
Dual Sheath Redux Patch.esp
Pre ReProccer WA Fixes UU aMidianSS IA Patch.esp
ReProccer.esp
WTF.esp
qotsafans ReProccerPatches Merged.esp
ZF Primary Needs Patcher.esp
SkyRe_EnemyAI.esp

 

 

Skyrim Ini

 

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Skyrim PrefsIni

 

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Edited December 24, 2013 by magicgraduate

[gvman3670]

My laptop's specs are close to yours (2.2ghz [oc'd to 2.53ghz], 4gb RAM, 1.5gb onboard video, using 8gb Readyboost and a few other tweaks). I'd never be able to run that many mods. If I hit 100 it gets all nuts and the load screens take too long. But if I keep it down to around 50 or 60 it generally gives me no issues.

 

That said, I've recently been getting some random CTDs myself and can't find a pattern to the madness. It could be from fast travelling, opening a door or even opening a damned chest! I'm looking around the forums here for a possible line on the issue myself. :D

[magicgraduate]

Well good luck to us both then. :)

 

*chuckles* Yea it probably isn't really up to all the mods I have. Been trying to cut back though it's really hard to decide which ones to keep and which ones to let go.

[gvman3670]

I think I figured out my Whiterun issue. It was vampire attacks coupled with "Populated Cities and Towns" added. Just too much I guess. I uninstalled PC&Ts and added "When Vampires Attack" and that got rid of my issues.