Problems with LG 27GL850 and 1080TI games crashing
Problems with LG 27GL850 and 1080TI games crashing
This doesn’t provide much clarity. We require additional details about the situation. A generic answer isn’t reliable here, and any suggestions might not resolve the problem or could worsen it. You can share more context such as: the exact scenario, system components, other related issues, theories you have, and the condition of your hardware. The only information I have is that your monitor is a 1440p 144Hz display.
I recognize your setup details clearly. My configuration includes a GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS ULTRA Intel® Core™ i7-8700K processor, 4.3 GHz RAM, CORSAIR VENGEANCE® RGB 32GB DDR4 memory, a ZOTAC GEFORCE GTX 1080 Ti with 11GB GDDR5X SSD, and a Samsung 960 EVO 250GB M.2 NVMe internal SSD. The system is housed in a Corais mid-tower ATX case with RGB lighting and a Semi Modular PSU. I noticed performance issues when running games at higher settings—freezing behavior on the monitor and frequent restarts. At lower refresh rates, everything functions smoothly.
Everything looks normal with the current configuration. Most games work well at medium settings, the 1080ti remains capable, and the 8700K still performs adequately compared to its age. The only scenario that stands out is needing to power off the system via the physical button—this usually points to GPU problems, since other components seem fine. That implies the display goes offline, which you might think indicates a failure, but it’s actually the GPU shutting down to protect itself from damage. This isn’t a crash; it’s more like a self-protective shutdown due to overheating or power issues. It suggests the GPU is struggling with heat or power limits, possibly because fans aren’t cooling enough or because of a hardware fault. If your GPU has a VBIOS switch, check its settings for quiet mode. You might try reducing processing load by lowering in-game resolution or using low settings in games. Tools like MSI Afterburner can help boost fan speed and raise power limits. Persistent problems could mean the card is damaged—consider selling it with a note about its limitations. On platforms like eBay, be cautious about GPU specs; avoid buying cards that were heavily used for crypto mining if you expect poor performance later.
Exploring this scenario could reveal interesting behavior. If you adjust the GPU power settings and send the output through the HDMI port, the system might transition smoothly to the onboard UHD 630 once the GPU powers down. Alternatively, if Windows lacks clear instructions, it may remain unresponsive or behave unpredictably.
I attempted the suggested routing for graphics power, but it didn't function properly. Recently, I completed benchmarks using Furmark, Geekbench and Userbenchmark, and the outcomes were inconsistent. On my older 1080p display, the tests executed smoothly, whereas with the 27GL850, Furmark and Userbenchmark they would randomly crash. I'm also curious if the power supply unit might be the issue. Any insights?