Heaven benchmark leads to screen bleaching; display appears brighter than normal
Heaven benchmark leads to screen bleaching; display appears brighter than normal
I just tried to speed up my GPU by installing Heaven benchmark from forums. At first it worked perfectly, but once I decided to overclock without adjusting any settings in MSI Afterburner, the benchmark would make the screen appear washed out, with colors looking distorted and overly bright. The issue might be related to the benchmark forcing a change in display settings, even though no changes were made beforehand. My GTX 1060 6GB card from MSI is brand new, and games generally run well except for this particular benchmark.
What are the complete system specifications? What is the exact PSU model number? Have you performed a CLEAN install of the graphics drivers? These initial actions are important when addressing hardware issues. If you haven’t completed any of these steps, it’s best to do them now so you can confirm you’ve already tried them and rule out that possibility.
Full specifications available?
BIOS version of the motherboard?
Precise model number for the power supply unit?
Have you performed a complete graphics driver cleanup?
These are the initial actions to consider when addressing hardware difficulties. Should you have already followed these steps precisely, we can proceed to more complex fixes. If not, it would be wise to verify completion so you can rule that out.
First,
confirm your motherboard is equipped with the latest BIOS version. Upgrading is recommended if necessary. Even if newer releases don’t explicitly mention graphics card improvements or hardware compatibility, they often include updates that resolve compatibility issues. They rarely list every modification upon release.
Second,
visit the official product page for your motherboard on the manufacturer’s site. Download and apply the most recent drivers for the chipset, storage controllers, audio, and network adapters. Avoid skipping updates just because you think they’re irrelevant—newer drivers can significantly impact performance and stability. They aren’t released randomly; a new release usually has a clear purpose.
Third,
if you have additional hardware connected that isn’t covered by your motherboard drivers, check the support page for that device. Look for available newer drivers and install them if needed. This ensures all components work harmoniously.
Fourth,
verify that your RAM operates at the speed advertised in the BIOS. You may need to enable XMP profiles. Ensure the RAM is seated correctly in the appropriate slots, preferably in dual-channel mode (check with CPU-Z under Memory). For modern dual-channel boards, dual modules should be placed in A2 or B2 slots, which are always the second and fourth slots from the CPU end, except on boards with only two slots—then install in A1 or DDR4_1.
Finally,
confirm the issue isn’t due to a faulty cable or incorrect connection. Problems like this are common. Test with a different cable or type. Sometimes monitors or cards have limitations (e.g., HDMI 1.4 vs 2.0), or an HDMI output may fail while DisplayPort/DVI works. Always inspect the cable and try alternatives, as simple changes can resolve many cases.
The next step we’ll focus on is the graphics card drivers. Even if you believe you have the latest drivers installed, a clean installation often yields better results than merely updating or using a clean install tool. It typically offers higher success rates and should be tried first.
I don't understand why updating the BIOS helped, but it worked for me. Your detailed answers were very useful. Also, I followed all the additional steps to optimize performance, and the system is now stable. Thank you again.