Outputs stopped after initial success
Outputs stopped after initial success
Hey there, I’m feeling pretty panicked right now. My setup includes an MSI Gaming X GTX 1080, a Gigabyte Z390 Aorus motherboard, a 850 watt PSU, 48 GB RAM, and an i9-9900k processor. I powered up this morning and everything was functioning perfectly. After coming back from work, both monitors failed to display anything. I checked the OS and motherboard settings, but they didn’t recognize the graphics card in the PCIe slot. I’ve tried re-seating the GPU, testing different slots, and even uninstalling drivers via DDU to reinstall them. I have a clean OS on another drive, yet nothing works. The GPU powers up normally with lights on and the fans running. Previously, I had issues getting output from the GPU, but thought it was a software glitch—especially after upgrading to a better monitor. When I used Windows with built-in graphics and installed Nvidia drivers, the system reported an incorrect version and said no compatible hardware existed. I updated the BIOS but never reset the CMOS. I’ve searched everywhere, but I’m running out of options. I really don’t want to replace the GPU now. It’s frustrating to figure this out and not know what to do next. Any recommendations from anyone? Thanks!
Use the integrated graphics. If successful, run the 1080 and see if it fixes the problem.
I’m unable to access my brother’s system for a week. Would I need to get his drivers out first?
I wonder if this happened after updating the newest Nvidia drivers. My system still displays the same issue around Saturday, roughly two hours after the installation. At first, when I began a game, it would say "no signal" and then the actual game would start, putting pressure on the GPU. I had to restart several times just to regain connection. I experimented with different cables, screens, but the problem persisted. Later in the day, I tried lowering the screen refresh rate to 120 Hz, and some games worked temporarily—just for a short time. Not long enough to confirm what would happen with longer play sessions. Even reducing the frame rate didn’t help, and it occurred twice while browsing in Firefox. Eventually, it completely failed, the VGA light stayed on. It’s puzzling since I suspect a driver issue, though I can’t pinpoint anything else.
I tried the 3070 for three days but only borrowed it for a short period before returning it. I reverted the drivers, powered down the PC, reflashed the BIOS, and cleared CMOS by removing and reinserting the battery before putting the 3080 back. That worked. I installed older driver versions for a day, then used the new ones all day. But later, when I installed newer drivers, it returned to the same problem.
I also installed a 5800X3D a week prior, which might have contributed, but I’m not convinced. I ran many demanding games for hours without issues at first, then things started to fail after a few days of light use. I’m worried about the GPU under stress, especially since this card is designed for overclocking and has a high power draw. It seems unlikely the card itself failed, but it’s hard to rule out driver-related issues.
I’m planning a clean Windows reinstall, a fresh BIOS setup, CMOS reset, and avoiding further driver stress. If this resolves the problem, I’ll share an update. The situation is still unclear, but it’s definitely tied to the recent driver changes.