Question 7900 XTX - - - dual monitors with different outputs possibly leading to timeouts?
Question 7900 XTX - - - dual monitors with different outputs possibly leading to timeouts?
I assembled my present system in November following the failure of my GTX 1080. I opted to upgrade to an AMD GPU and invested heavily in a new build. The setup includes a 9800X3D CPU, an AIO cooler, and other components.
For display, I’m using an ASUS VG278 as the main monitor and a BenQ XL 2411Z as the secondary. Previously, the BenQ was my primary choice, but its HDMI and DVI support are limited, and the 144Hz rate doesn’t work with HDMI. Now I connect it via a DP cable to the ASUS and an HDMI link to the BenQ.
Initially, I experienced GPU driver interruptions during streaming or video playback on my secondary monitor while gaming, especially in CS2. The issue resolved in less demanding titles such as HOI4 (even with Kaiserreich mods) and PowerWash Simulator. It worked smoothly in games like Marvel Rivals and God of War.
I attempted various solutions: adjusted GPU and CPU clock speeds, explored XMP/EXPO settings, reinstalled drivers multiple times (including the full AMD Adrenalin), verified power supply adequacy, checked temperatures, replaced the GPU, and even performed a complete driver reset using DDU.
Removing my secondary monitor from the PC helped eliminate timeouts in CS2. It’s unclear whether this was due to different output types or simply the aging BenQ model—its backlight is burnt out, and since it’s not available in the US, I won’t receive a replacement.
I’m seeking comparable experiences and potential fixes beyond purchasing a new monitor with DP input.
PSU details: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used).
Check for error codes, warnings, or logs from Reliability History/Monitor or Event Viewer around the time of "time-outs".
141 might indicate a hardware issue, though it isn't certain.
Still, there are steps you can take
Verify all drivers thoroughly. Make sure DDU actually installed and applied the right drivers.
Typically, download drivers from the manufacturer's site, then install and set them up yourself.
Make sure the website you're using is genuinely from the manufacturer. A name in the URL doesn't guarantee authenticity.
Avoid using third-party tools or installers.
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Execute "dism" and "sfc /scannow" to detect and repair corrupted files.
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Shut down the system, unplug it, and open the case.
Gently remove dust and debris.
Check that all components—cards, connectors, RAM, jumpers, and the case—are securely positioned.
Use a bright flashlight to spot any damage: exposed wires, melted sections, twisted or pinched cables, discolored spots, corrosion, cracks, scratches, loose or missing screws, swollen parts, dead components, moisture...
Consult the motherboard's User Guide/Manual and consider replacing the CMOS battery as a likely solution.
It’s possible the problem stems from slight looseness caused by expansion or cooling as the system warms up, or from long-term vibrations.
Immediately after posting the first time, I checked all connections to make sure they were secure. I repositioned the GPU, PCIe cables, and reinserted the 20+4 ATX cable since I suspected the +4 section might not engage properly. Then I executed SFC /scannow, which returned a BSoD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE and caused a reboot. After another run of SFC, it finished without issues.
I played CS2 Deathmatch without any crashes, but during ranked play I experienced multiple crashes—this time with 117 instead of 141—and some mid-game visual problems. A quick restart resolved the issues. After that, I restarted the game and almost reached the end of another ranked session before it crashed again, returning to 141. Once the game ended, I attempted a factory reset and reinstalled Adrenalin, but the BSoD DRIVER_POWER_STATE_FAILURE persisted. I rebooted, reinstalled Adrenalin, and performed a factory reset, yet the problem remains.
I also ran DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth, which completed successfully in the second attempt. I tried using a roommate's monitor as a secondary display via DP, and it functioned perfectly without any crashes.
I’m planning to check if this issue qualifies for an RMA.
Monitor creation and model details:
1) Combination and connection issues or failures?
2) Combination and connection working smoothly?
Certain models include drivers—verify as needed.
ASUS VG278 (main monitor DP), BenQ XL 2411Z (secondary monitor HDMI), Lenovo ThinkVision (roommate's monitor DP)
With crashes: Any pairing when using DP and HDMI from the GPU on two monitors
Without crashes: One DP monitor, two DP monitors
All drivers in device manager for monitors are current, no drivers found for any of the monitors on the manufacturers' sites
Submitted a ticket to XFX to check their perspective on this issue, will update if relevant information appears.
Interesting.
My recommendation is to utilize Task Manager and Resource Monitor to track system performance. Employ both tools at a time, keeping one window open while testing different monitor and connection setups. The goal is to identify variations in resource usage during stable operation versus when crashes occur.
Tried this, whenever the crashes happen it obviously sharply declines the GPU clock speed, VRAM, etc. Nothing outside of that tho, CPU is fine, non GPU fans are fine, cooler is fine.
Possibly related to HDMI.... ?
Are you using any video adapters?
Use Process Explorer to learn more about what may be happening.
Microsoft, free.
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysint...s-explorer
May be a bit tricky at first to get a sense of how to view and sort the presented processes.
Look for the prescence or abscence of some process that corresponds to the decline in GPU clock speed.
Or some change in the resource(s) being used by one or more processes.