The question screen was flickering and going black briefly; this issue can be resolved by using FurMark.
The question screen was flickering and going black briefly; this issue can be resolved by using FurMark.
I have a 3080 that's 2 or 3 years old.
Recent months have seen screen flickering and blackouts lasting 2-5 seconds. I suspect this began after a driver update, though it could have been random.
After these incidents, I ran FurMark to check for GPU issues. No errors were found. Once the tests finished, the problems stopped until I restarted the computer the following day. This pattern has continued over the past couple of months. Running FurMark temporarily resolves whatever problem exists. I’m wondering if heat might be affecting performance, but that doesn’t seem likely since intense gaming yields different results.
I’d like to know what might be causing this and what steps I should take next. Any suggestions for more thorough GPU testing?
Update your post with complete hardware details and operating system information.
PSU specifications: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used).
Disk drive(s): brand, model, capacity, current usage percentage.
List of all connected peripherals.
Network type: wired or wireless?
Review Reliability History/Monitor and Event Viewer for any error codes, warnings, or events logged near the times of reported flickers and screen issues.
Power down and disconnect from power source.
Open the case carefully.
Remove dust and debris thoroughly.
Ensure every connector, card, RAM module, jumper, and internal connection is securely positioned.
Examine with a bright flashlight for any signs of damage such as exposed wires, bent or pinched conductors, melting points, corrosion, discoloration, loose screws, scratches, sagging parts, or swollen components.
Thank you for your inquiry. The Reliability Monitor does not indicate any issues related to flickering or black screens. According to the Dell support information, I own the Alienware Aurora R10 with a Lunar Light chassis, equipped with a high-performance CPU and liquid cooling. The power supply details are unclear, but I have purchased it in September 2022. Additional components include a wireless driver for the Killer 1650 card, an 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, and various drives with specific capacities and configurations. My system runs Windows 11 Home with English language settings, featuring an AMD Ryzen 9 5900 processor, a 32GB RAM setup, and a GeForce RTX 3080 graphics card. The monitor supports variable refresh rates, high color depth, and HDCP. All technical specifications were recorded on December 26, 2025.
I didn't notice any specifications on the power supply. What information is displayed on the PSU? If you can, capture a picture of the label plate and share it here using imgur (www.imgur.com > greeen "New post" icon). Execute "ipconfig /all" through the Command Prompt and share the complete output. You should be able to copy and paste the results without having to recreate everything.