Possible solutions:
- Removing any Paladin character using a mage tower flail appearance from Favorites.
- Removing all characters from the Favorites area (they are still in your Warband).
- Disabling Advanced Work Submit and Optional GPU Features in the graphics settings.
- Running a system file check on Windows.
- Using Intel tuning utility to reduce CPU voltages/overclocks (i9 CPUs).
- Turning off Turbo mode on CPU in BIOS (i9 CPUs).
Other options specific to you based on the DxDiag:
- Remove external programs interfering with audio/display (like VoiceControl).
- Fresh install of GPU drivers with Display Driver Uninstaller.