Several games display black pixelated sections that expand and obscure the display.
Several games display black pixelated sections that expand and obscure the display.
So, I've been using my PC for about two and a half years now. It's mostly been fine, except for certain games where it started to cause problems. Until recently, when I began playing RDR2. Most of the time it doesn't break the game, but sometimes small sections of the screen turn black and pixelated, spreading across the display. Turning away from the game usually resolves the issue. There are also random flashes of colors.
Until today, it became completely unplayable as shown in the RDR2 clip. The black spreads everywhere, making it impossible to see anything, no matter where I look or turn.
The games that affected me are COD Warzone, Modern Warfare & Vanguard, RDR2, Genshin Impact, and Rust. Since these issues occur across multiple titles and they all require more demanding hardware than what I have, I think the problem might be related to my graphics card. Honestly, I don't know exactly what's going on.
Specify the power supply make and model here. Check if your motherboard has pending BIOS updates, and consider reinstalling your GPU drivers. To do this, use DDU to uninstall the drivers, then manually reinstall them in an elevated command—right-click the installer and select Run as Administrator.
Same points were covered by Lutfij, and here are the details you asked for.
RAM speed is important for Ryzen CPUs since their Infinity Fabric connectors depend on it. Aim for at least 3200 MHz RAM to fully utilize the processor.
Also note the case model you're using.
You didn't specify ambient temperature or any benchmarking of CPU and GPU temperatures.
Consider using MSI Afterburner in safe mode to view stats, as recommended.
The driver installation process can be affected by bad drivers, which may lead to issues; ensure you follow proper steps.
Additionally, the PSU quality matters—poor quality can cause problems.
Wow, I really didn’t gain anything from all this except a passive-aggressive jab about not giving enough details. Why do you think a casual PC user would know everything here? You’re asking me to list my room temperature, download software, check GPU and CPU temps, mention RAM speed (which I don’t even understand), and remember the exact name of my power supply? Maybe you came here to figure out what to do or what info you need. But maybe not. It seems like you expect me to act like an idiot just for your own fun and to show off your supposed knowledge. If you’re not confident enough about your PSU name, does that really mean it’s of poor quality? What does knowing the name have to do with its actual condition?
I wouldn't take it personally. There will always be elitists on forums, particularly in computer discussions.
If the clean driver installation didn't fix the problem, it seems like either the psu or the gpu is malfunctioning. When and where did you purchase the gpu? I believe Microcenter can actually test the gpu for you if you bring it in.
There's nothing "elitist" or "passive aggressive" about what I said. Those are all common factors that can affect PC temps and performance. It's not going to help when you place blame toward those whom are merely trying to help, you're reading WAY more in my post than what is there.
It's like this, most of us whom are experienced with PCs and PC gaming actually do fully understand that many asking questions about performance issues know very little about PCs or even PC gaming sometimes. Which is why there's typically a stickied thread explaining how to ask such questions. Such guide threads always suggest listing full spec, so don't assume we're being hostile for merely pointing out you haven't, because it's all too common, despite the aforementioned guide thread on asking for help.
I'm not one to perpetuate a user's problems with antagonizing remarks, for some reason you just took it that way. So I will bow out and let others contribute, because clearly you are not reading intentions well, and I don't care to get caught up in that mindset when I bore zero hostility toward you. What I don't get at all is Lutfij asked for brand and model of PSU, and even suggested checking for BIOS updates, which is more complex than what I suggested, yet you put all your insulting labels and blame on me.
It's pretty common anyone venturing into something as complex as Red Dead Redemption 2 PC, which is one of the more resource hungry games with lots of complex graphics settings, has also done a bit of research on decent PC gaming components and how to troubleshoot performance problems. That plus gaming for two and a half years on other modern PC games as well, without saying literally ANYTHING about your level of PC knowledge, is pretty misleading in itself. Two and a half years is easily more than enough time to learn the basics about gaming hardware, so you really should have said you know little about it instead of being combative about such common suggestions.
Overheating may lead to display problems and a failing video card, both often linked to overheating. A faulty power supply can also affect stability, so note its brand and model. Monitor system temperatures during gameplay using HWMonitor. If it’s a pre-built unit, contact the vendor for warranty support if it’s still covered. Delaying repairs might result in extra costs for replacement parts. To confirm component issues, begin by testing the video card in another system or swapping cards to identify faults.