1) Make sure that your hardware is not overheating and remove any overclocks you may have on your graphics card or processor. Please check that any fans or vents are clear of blocks.
The computer runs at a constant 50-60c as the unit is water cooled.
2) Disable any additional programs that could cause interference with the game itself including chat programs. Also, remove any custom configurations made using graphics driver-level programs
The only thing running in the background at all times is the anti-virus software trend micro and steam
3) Remove any mods or injectors from the game or system
I do not use mods
4) Turn off Fullscreen Optimizations. Find the executable file for the game (normally found in the install folder), right-click it and select 'Properties'. Under the 'Compatibility' tab, check the box labeled 'Disable Fullscreen Optimizations', then click 'Apply'.
Tried this seems to have made the issue more frequent (as in i can only be in for a few seconds before crashing)
5) Remove any unnecessary USB or audio devices (controllers, headphones, flash drives etc.)
No usb devices other then mouse/keyboard are present and the issue still occurs
6) Update and reinstall the drivers for your graphics card
tried performing a clean install of the latest Nvidia 466.63 driver and am still experiencing this issue
7) Perform a clean boot by opening the task manager and select the 'Start up' Tab. Disable everything
havent tried yet but i am in the process of it and will update asap