diff --git a/hosts/FredOS-Gaming.nix b/hosts/FredOS-Gaming.nix
index 1a8bd15..d7b88e7 100644
--- a/hosts/FredOS-Gaming.nix
+++ b/hosts/FredOS-Gaming.nix
@@ -76,6 +76,16 @@
     boot.kernel.sysctl = {
       "net.ipv6.conf.all.accept_ra" = 0;
       "net.ipv6.conf.default.accept_ra" = 0;
+      # Escape hatch for a wedged GPU: Alt+SysRq+B reboots without the power
+      # button (amdgpu MODE1 reset hung the box on 2026-08-06).
+      "kernel.sysrq" = 1;
+    };
+
+    # ...and if the hang takes systemd with it, the chipset watchdog reboots
+    # after 30s on its own, landing back at the autologin session.
+    systemd.settings.Manager = {
+      RuntimeWatchdogSec = "30s";
+      RebootWatchdogSec = "10min";
     };
 
     # NetworkManager only re-runs its connectivity probe on link-up or every