Screen displays instability once the graphics card is updated.
Screen displays instability once the graphics card is updated.
You've recently upgraded to an RX 6600 and are experiencing occasional screen flickering when using GPU-accelerated wallpapers. The issue seems to vary in timing and doesn't consistently happen at lower refresh rates, even though you tested it at 144Hz. The flickers appear sporadic rather than steady. You've ruled out power supply concerns since games run smoothly and the GPU's max draw stays within limits. Checking drivers in safe mode helped, but reinstalling didn't resolve it. It might be worth investigating other factors like driver versions, system updates, or background processes that could interfere with GPU rendering. If the problem persists, consider testing with a different wallpaper engine or adjusting your monitor's refresh rate settings further.
Is the 165hz a standard refresh setting on the display or must you activate it in the configuration as with "OC"? It likely stems from it being an unfamiliar refresh frequency or your connection isn’t optimal. I’d start by switching to a better Quality Display Port cable; if the issue persists, the monitor may be the problem.
After checking the cable. If it doesn’t function, the difference between 144hz and 165hz won’t be noticeable, so proceed with confidence if it works at 144hz
The DP cable matches what I used with the 1050 Ti at 165Hz, so that likely isn’t the issue. The monitor also doesn’t have an OC setting labeled for 165Hz—when I first connected it, it auto-set to that rate, which was during my time with the 1050 Ti. The monitor’s documentation lists 165Hz as its standard refresh rate without any overclocking, and I can adjust it in Windows or AMD/NVIDIA controls. I understand if this doesn’t resolve the problem, but since staying at 144Hz isn’t a big issue, it wouldn’t justify a refund for the GPU.