Newly built PC giving me BSOD

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DecapitatedApple

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So I just built a PC around 3 days ago. Specs are as follows:

AMD Ryzen 5 2600

ADM RX 580

Asrock B450m Pro4 Motherboard

EVGA 600W 80+ Bronze PS

G Skill Ripjaws 16gb ram

So my problems began on the very first day. I got the BSOD with the error atikmdag.sys. This was while I was playing League, so not a hard game to run at all. I then got it again while I was running Warzone. Same error. I seem to only get it while running games. I got it 2 more times today while running Warzone. I know Warzone isn't the best optimized for PC, and I have my fair share of issues with the game itself. but this is different.

I ran the chkdsk and the scan functions on command prompt, I did the RAM diagnostic on Windows, and it couldn't find an issue. So far I'm lost as to why this happens. I have 1 stock fan and 3 extra fans that I bought so I don't think its the cooling. I ran Warzone on low and it still happened. I benchmarked my CPU and GPU using Cinebench and Heaven bench and both were fine. I have updated all my drivers, except for BIOS which the website doesn't recommend itself.

I have an additional issue with my headphones. When I plug them in, they give me this airy, tinny sound. The sound quality is pretty bad compared to my old computer. When I use my speaker it's fine. I tried disabling enhancements but I still get the issue.
Any help?
 
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Try removing your video driver with DDU and then install a new driver ONLY from AMD, not through windows.
 
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