Hey konadreamer01, just a little update on this.
Based on our testing, using the -dx11 launch config isn’t something we can fully recommend, as it may lead to performance issues, like heavy stuttering, later on. The reason it seems to have worked is likely that you've rebooted the game multiple times, allowing the shaders to compile and load fully, which could have fixed any issues from previous launch attempts.
After some research online, it seems that the following workaround might resolve your issue for good:
If your CPU is overclocked, try setting it back to the defaults. If you're not overclocked or that doesn't work, try installing Intel Extreme Tuning Utility: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/17881/intel-extreme-tuning-utility-intel-xtu.html and lowering your "Performance Core Ratio" from 57x to 54x*.
*Please note that lowering your "Performance Core Ratio" from 57x to 54x has worked well for users with a 14900K(F), but the optimal setting may vary depending on your system.
Here is a pretty good article around the hardware issue(s) if would like to know more: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/processors/intel-cpu-crashes-what-you-need-to-knowmicrocode-to-blame-but-fix-incoming-this-month-alongside-two-year-extended-warranty/.
