Issue with display or graphics card? Monitor glitch during startup.
Issue with display or graphics card? Monitor glitch during startup.
Hello, here are some thoughts on your situation. Over the past weeks or two, you've observed a rapid artifact during Windows startup. Despite this, your PC functions normally under heavy GPU usage. It seems like the issue might be related to the operating system rather than a major bug.
You mentioned a video showing the problem after a period of inactivity, where one screen would activate while the other remained dark. The display itself didn't show any GPU errors, and benchmark tests on your 3060TI showed everything was fine. Your PC operates as expected even when using a second monitor, which is a 1080P HDMI model.
There are some concerns about the monitor itself—possibly it's showing signs of wear or failure, though this hasn't been confirmed. You've ruled out sleep mode issues since you never enter that state, and your PC doesn't enter it after just ten minutes. Connectors appear intact, and you have prior experience with Samsung devices.
I'm curious about the root cause—could it be hardware degradation, or is there another factor at play? I'm open to suggestions and would appreciate any insights before deciding on a replacement. Feel free to update your post if you gather more information.
This doesn't address the issue but avoids it until the screen fails completely. I'm trying to preserve power and extend the life of my second monitor. It seems there might be a monitor-related problem, though I'm not entirely certain—maybe around 80% so far. I also have some updates: when my monitor powers on and stays black, I sometimes see a flashing effect resembling an old TV turning off. That's quite unusual.
I purchased a fresh monitor, and it has been functioning perfectly for a month now. It seems the old one might have been failing. The new model I bought is an MSI Optix G27CQ4 E2.