The GPU is behaving oddly.
The GPU is behaving oddly.
I've observed some bios sections showing GPU details in the PCIe slot. The display shows through my GPU, but I haven't found a "Graphics card information" part in my BIOS. I've connected the monitor directly to the GPU instead of using onboard graphics, after a clean Windows reinstall and driver update. Still facing the same problem—screen goes black and the system crashes when the GPU attempts tasks. This is similar to the initial crash. Also, my RAM isn't listed in the motherboard's compatible RAM section, which makes me think there might be an issue with memory. I'm really struggling to figure this out.
I'm also a bit puzzled. I thought it might be the GPU, but you mentioned testing it on another device and it functioned well there. Perhaps the issue lies with the memory... You could try running CPU tests to check further. The only other component is your motherboard, which I'm not certain about.
If the motherboard swap failed but the GPU works elsewhere, the problem may lie with the CPU or RAM. Start by checking the RAM—swap modules in different slots and channels. Turn off XMP/EXPO settings and run the RAM at its default JEDEC speed (adjust if needed). Consider replacing the RAM entirely, especially if it doesn’t resolve the issue. If that fails, the CPU might be the culprit. Also verify the I-GPU is disabled and test with a different GPU. If problems persist, try connecting the display directly to the motherboard instead of the GPU. Keep testing the CPU one at a time until you find the cause.
Previously I tested cinebench rn without issues. Memtest86 also worked but I stopped early due to time constraints. I plan to try again with a different setup later. It's possible something changed since then. Right now I'm experimenting with RAM, though I don't know anyone who uses DDR5. Living in a developing region, I think I can afford some DDR5 memory, but it's becoming quite costly. At this point, I'd say it's worth the price for a small gain.
Cinebench r23 multi-core results: 27,462
Single core: 1,976
Estimated performance aligns with typical expectations for the processor.
You're experiencing frequent BSODs, possibly due to driver instability. The white lines you mentioned might be artifacts from graphics or display issues. Someone might suggest checking the system drivers or hardware compatibility.
I'm considering reaching out to ASUS for a review. Right now I'm using memtest86 to check the memory. If it's confirmed clean, I'll move on to the GPU. Thanks for your support—I look forward to sharing some positive updates soon.
Received Memtest86 report: I'm directing my GPU to the nearest Asus store in your area. I'll update you once it's resolved.
I managed to receive a refund on the original GPU and purchased another one—a 4080. Right away, the same problems resurfaced. I cleared all drivers via DDU and installed them in safe mode, but nothing changed. Checking the GPU inside the case revealed that its placement wasn’t optimal due to the case design (O11 dynamic Evo). This likely caused performance issues when using both GPUs together. I attempted to install it, but it still didn’t work. Later, using GPU-Z, I saw it running at PCI Gen 2 even with the test enabled. After updating BIOS to support PCIe Gen 2, everything functioned properly. However, switching to Gen 3 or higher reignited the issues, suggesting a possible motherboard or PCIe contact problem at Gen 2. It’s unclear if it’s a bad PCIe connection or another hardware concern, but at Gen 2 everything seems fine.