Determining if the problem lies with the driver, game, or GPU requires testing each component systematically.
Determining if the problem lies with the driver, game, or GPU requires testing each component systematically.
Was ein Neustart nicht hilft? Hast du einen anderen Kabel oder Bildschirm ausprobiert?
Certainly a restart resolves the issue, does this affect the response?
It alters the possible root cause. A reboot might resolve the problem, suggesting a software-related issue. Have you attempted reinstalling drivers or using DDU? It’s still wise to test with another cable or display to confirm. Keep the conversation respectful.
The switch to AMD didn’t resolve the problem. According to Reddit, high bandwidth monitors on second-class GPUs like the 9070 XT or RTX 5080 are often affected. A display change might help, but I need it to work with my Samsung G9 without altering the GPU. They recommended lowering the refresh rate from 240 to 120 to check for bandwidth issues. No advice was given about changing the cable, so that seems reasonable given the cause. I’ve also moved the slots from DP1 to DP2 to see if the issue persists.
Drivers might still have issues even after using DDU and updating them. I always suggest this as a necessary action. Have you experimented with reduced refresh rates, as recommended? Testing various cables is also a helpful approach to rule out simple hardware problems.
This usually points to a RAM or software problem, such as a BIOS issue. A GPU would simply stop working without freezing and play audio. My advice is to test another RAM stick or upgrade your motherboard BIOS.
After spending the day gaming at 120 hz, it hasn't worked yet. Once the new cable arrives, I'll revert to 240 and check if it functions again. @Mark Kaine This doesn’t sound like a RAM problem, since the PC performed just fine without a GPU for months. Could it be related to VRAM? The only potential software issue would be the drivers, as nothing else changed. Can the BIOS remain stable with a GPU but become unstable otherwise? Have any reports surfaced about MB vendors releasing updated BIOS specifically for a 9070 XT? I usually believed those updates were only for CPUs, not GPUs. Yes, those are the two main theories on Reddit—unstable VRAM or driver problems, mostly occurring during high GPU bandwidth gaming. When my 4090 failed, it froze with green artifacts while playing distorted audio, so you’re saying a bad GPU wouldn’t cause that? My only certainty is that if the whole display crashed, I’d have demanded a refund. It might also be overclock instability from the XFX vendor after all.
Multiple cycles detected, no VRAM problems found. Updated to driver 25.3.2 manually—this version appears to resolve the issue, with stable performance at 240 Hz over two days without crashes.
Looking at the changelog for 25.3.2, that specific line might have resolved the problem you were facing.