Issues with the new RX 6600 display, frequent blackouts, and reduced performance are occurring.
Issues with the new RX 6600 display, frequent blackouts, and reduced performance are occurring.
Hey there! Your GTX 980ti seems to be having some issues lately. You're considering a value upgrade to the RX 6600, but you're experiencing flickering screens, blackouts, and low frame rates. With your current setup—two monitors at 1080p and 1440p—you might want to double-check your drivers and hardware compatibility. The fact that you're on PCIe Gen 3 instead of Gen 4 could be a factor, but it doesn’t fully explain the performance drop. Have you tried updating your graphics drivers or checking for any recent changes in your system? Also, consider running a system diagnostic to rule out other issues. Let me know if you need help with anything specific!
Which Windows are you running? It’s a good idea to stress-test your GPU to check for any damage. I’ve found Occt to be reliable in this process.
The weak or outdated i3 model creates a major slowdown (the i7 7700K is essentially an i3 10100; same design, identical cores and threads). This accounts for the performance issues. The remaining problems are addressed through the best available drivers, turning off MultiPlane Overlay MPO, and activating the Ultra Low Power State.
Windows 10, newest version But with 980ti I faced no problems at all, everything ran smoothly, so I’m not sure it’s a performance problem. I’ll attempt to update the MPO and ULPS, thanks for the advice
Yes, I understand your perspective. Since the 980ti handled well, I expect the 6600 to perform similarly. The power loss from bottlenecks isn't affecting me much. Using fictional numbers, imagine 980ti delivering 1100 power while 7700k delivers 900, giving a total of 900. If 6600 outputs 1500 and 7700k still gives 900, the combined output remains 900. My current results are around 450—does that indicate an issue with my reasoning?
There is an issue. A card stuck in a bottleneck will enter a weaker power mode, limiting its full use. When operating in this state, performance drops. Switching between power levels while under load can lead to stuttering. We could run 3DMark Firestrike and Timespy to compare scores with similar systems, helping you understand if your performance is significantly affected.