GPU artifacting during idle periods
GPU artifacting during idle periods
I experience an unusual problem with my GPU where after overclocking and running benchmarks or games like Unigine Valley, the performance remains smooth without any issues. But once I return to my desktop after exiting the benchmark or game, artifacts appear on my screen, such as strips of lines. During a GPU-intensive test, I observed no artifacts at all. Even a small increase in MHz for memory or core clock causes artifacts when not under load. I also attempted to adjust the power limit, but it didn’t help. I’m using MSI afterburner, XFX TS 750W, R5 1600x, 8GB DDR4, and my GPU is an XFX r9 280 with a locked voltage. Since I can’t change the voltage, it might be the cause. Perhaps running an overclock profile for games and a reset profile when not gaming could solve this? I’m curious if there’s another solution anyone knows.
Artifacting without high demand indicates the GPU is likely malfunctioning. Excessive heat remains even after the cooler has stopped working. Limited options exist to address this issue.
Artifacting without load indicates the GPU is struggling, possibly due to heat buildup. After cooler temperatures drop, the heat continues to impact performance. There isn't much that can be done about this. Would you consider boosting the fan speed while not using the GPU?
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Operating without load is an indication the GPU is malfunctioning. Excessive heat remains after cooling cycles end. Limited options exist here.
Could increasing idle fan speed be a remedy? It might help, though the chip could already be compromised. No risk in testing.