F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop There seems to be a graphics problem? It appears resolved. PCIE bus lane issue with old riser cable fixed.

There seems to be a graphics problem? It appears resolved. PCIE bus lane issue with old riser cable fixed.

There seems to be a graphics problem? It appears resolved. PCIE bus lane issue with old riser cable fixed.

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oo765oli
Junior Member
46
05-09-2021, 07:42 AM
#1
Hey everyone, I've been dealing with some persistent problems with my PC for quite some time now. At first, I thought the main issue was my GPU not reaching its full capacity, but that seems to be the least of my concerns. I'm experiencing strange glitches—most notably, when playing a game while streaming a YouTube video, it feels like the system is trying to mine Bitcoin aggressively. Performance drops significantly in those moments, and screens flicker or switch as if I were physically powering them off. Switching to fullscreen games usually causes random restarts or flashing screens, almost like turning off one monitor triggers a reorganization of everything.

When I try to open a game in fullscreen, it's like a coin toss: the PC either crashes or I have to restart it myself. The task manager showed normal activity, but my CPU was around 30%, RAM at 40-50%, and GPU usage spiked to 40%. Honestly, this situation is really frustrating. I haven't overclocked in years, yet the behavior feels eerily similar to old clock instability.

I'm currently using three monitors—two at 1440p 165Hz and one 1080p side panel. The GPU is a Gigabyte 3070TI with a Ryzen 7 3700X and a B550-A gaming motherboard. I recently replaced the M.2 drives, getting two 500GB and one 1TB SSD, plus 32GB DDR4 RAM (four sticks). XMP profiles are enabled on both CPU and GPU. I took screenshots while streaming YouTube and playing a fullscreen game to document the issue.

It's been a bit of a rollercoaster—sometimes it works, other times it crashes or restarts unexpectedly. The memory warning popped up briefly before the system froze for about three minutes, but the audio stayed clear. I'm still trying to figure out what's causing this instability, but it's definitely affecting my workflow and overall satisfaction with the machine.
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oo765oli
05-09-2021, 07:42 AM #1

Hey everyone, I've been dealing with some persistent problems with my PC for quite some time now. At first, I thought the main issue was my GPU not reaching its full capacity, but that seems to be the least of my concerns. I'm experiencing strange glitches—most notably, when playing a game while streaming a YouTube video, it feels like the system is trying to mine Bitcoin aggressively. Performance drops significantly in those moments, and screens flicker or switch as if I were physically powering them off. Switching to fullscreen games usually causes random restarts or flashing screens, almost like turning off one monitor triggers a reorganization of everything.

When I try to open a game in fullscreen, it's like a coin toss: the PC either crashes or I have to restart it myself. The task manager showed normal activity, but my CPU was around 30%, RAM at 40-50%, and GPU usage spiked to 40%. Honestly, this situation is really frustrating. I haven't overclocked in years, yet the behavior feels eerily similar to old clock instability.

I'm currently using three monitors—two at 1440p 165Hz and one 1080p side panel. The GPU is a Gigabyte 3070TI with a Ryzen 7 3700X and a B550-A gaming motherboard. I recently replaced the M.2 drives, getting two 500GB and one 1TB SSD, plus 32GB DDR4 RAM (four sticks). XMP profiles are enabled on both CPU and GPU. I took screenshots while streaming YouTube and playing a fullscreen game to document the issue.

It's been a bit of a rollercoaster—sometimes it works, other times it crashes or restarts unexpectedly. The memory warning popped up briefly before the system froze for about three minutes, but the audio stayed clear. I'm still trying to figure out what's causing this instability, but it's definitely affecting my workflow and overall satisfaction with the machine.

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Max846
Senior Member
474
05-09-2021, 07:42 PM
#2
These readings aren't clear. They're located under the Mobo Section, and it's only active when YouTube is running. No.6 and No.2 appear fixed at their set points, while the rest are changing.
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Max846
05-09-2021, 07:42 PM #2

These readings aren't clear. They're located under the Mobo Section, and it's only active when YouTube is running. No.6 and No.2 appear fixed at their set points, while the rest are changing.

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dreams1
Member
249
05-21-2021, 02:31 PM
#3
These likely represent VRM temperatures. Don't be concerned, everything is okay.
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dreams1
05-21-2021, 02:31 PM #3

These likely represent VRM temperatures. Don't be concerned, everything is okay.

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crafty70
Member
90
05-21-2021, 03:09 PM
#4
Consider using an SSD or HDD you don’t need if there are issues with your system or hardware. Check the VRM heatsink and its temperature to ensure they’re not overheating, which might indicate a motherboard problem. Also, avoid overusing the GPU unless necessary.
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crafty70
05-21-2021, 03:09 PM #4

Consider using an SSD or HDD you don’t need if there are issues with your system or hardware. Check the VRM heatsink and its temperature to ensure they’re not overheating, which might indicate a motherboard problem. Also, avoid overusing the GPU unless necessary.

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25daniel
Member
177
05-21-2021, 05:22 PM
#5
Hello @XxK3V1NxX, I've examined the Mobo using a thermal camera. Everything looks normal. I don’t have an HDD or SSD but I’ve already reinstalled Windows on both my M.2 drives as a troubleshooting step. I suspect the GPU Riser Cable might be the issue. It came with my case—a Thermaltake P3 that’s a bit old. On my GPUZ, the GPU is set to x4 3.0. I recall that sometimes the GPU and GPU Control software can have compatibility problems. I was using the Riser because the GPU was blocking the radiator. Since this case isn’t standard, I can’t adjust the radiator placement. The photo I sent shows my current setup. It’s not perfect, but so far it’s running better. I’m planning to build a new PC in a few months and my brother will take this one with a fresh case. For now, I’ll keep the radiator where it is.
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25daniel
05-21-2021, 05:22 PM #5

Hello @XxK3V1NxX, I've examined the Mobo using a thermal camera. Everything looks normal. I don’t have an HDD or SSD but I’ve already reinstalled Windows on both my M.2 drives as a troubleshooting step. I suspect the GPU Riser Cable might be the issue. It came with my case—a Thermaltake P3 that’s a bit old. On my GPUZ, the GPU is set to x4 3.0. I recall that sometimes the GPU and GPU Control software can have compatibility problems. I was using the Riser because the GPU was blocking the radiator. Since this case isn’t standard, I can’t adjust the radiator placement. The photo I sent shows my current setup. It’s not perfect, but so far it’s running better. I’m planning to build a new PC in a few months and my brother will take this one with a fresh case. For now, I’ll keep the radiator where it is.