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Unplugging the HDMI cable from Damn Cat device

Unplugging the HDMI cable from Damn Cat device

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awsomegirl369
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04-10-2021, 12:51 AM
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Ryzen 7 5800x Gigabyte Auros Elite x570 (latest BIOS available) 16 GB RAM, 3200 MHz DDR4 XMP1 to 3733Hz HP 3070ti (transferred from old Omen). Running Windows 11 on a 1 TB M.2 NVMe drive while playing a game. My setup includes a 75" Sony Bravia 4K OLED monitor using an 8K HDMI cable at 120Hz. I connected the PC to a USB-C/ARC port labeled for soundbars, then tried connecting it back to the same port. The display became distorted and the system froze. I attempted a restart by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del twice, but that feature seems disabled in Windows. I held the power button to shut it down, which resolved the issue temporarily—BIOS loaded normally but Windows crashed again when loading. I reinstalled Windows from a flash drive and performed a fresh install, but the installation wizard displayed errors and froze during desktop launch. I also moved the graphics card to a different PCIe slot without success. I acquired a display port-to-HDMI converter to test if the HDMI port was the problem. Anyone have suggestions? I’m not sure if the display port is the cause.
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awsomegirl369
04-10-2021, 12:51 AM #1

Ryzen 7 5800x Gigabyte Auros Elite x570 (latest BIOS available) 16 GB RAM, 3200 MHz DDR4 XMP1 to 3733Hz HP 3070ti (transferred from old Omen). Running Windows 11 on a 1 TB M.2 NVMe drive while playing a game. My setup includes a 75" Sony Bravia 4K OLED monitor using an 8K HDMI cable at 120Hz. I connected the PC to a USB-C/ARC port labeled for soundbars, then tried connecting it back to the same port. The display became distorted and the system froze. I attempted a restart by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Del twice, but that feature seems disabled in Windows. I held the power button to shut it down, which resolved the issue temporarily—BIOS loaded normally but Windows crashed again when loading. I reinstalled Windows from a flash drive and performed a fresh install, but the installation wizard displayed errors and froze during desktop launch. I also moved the graphics card to a different PCIe slot without success. I acquired a display port-to-HDMI converter to test if the HDMI port was the problem. Anyone have suggestions? I’m not sure if the display port is the cause.

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Dohndude
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04-10-2021, 01:04 AM
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I owned a cat that liked to chew on pishpins from a cork board, probably because of the taste. To fix tripping risks on cables, securing them with tape is a good idea. The long way works, though it still leaves a small bump—still helpful since it prevents movement if accidentally kicked. Gaffer tape is commonly used in photography for this purpose; it’s typically matte black, high-quality, and extra wide. The idea behind it is that it has a light side and a dark side, which helps keep things together.
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Dohndude
04-10-2021, 01:04 AM #2

I owned a cat that liked to chew on pishpins from a cork board, probably because of the taste. To fix tripping risks on cables, securing them with tape is a good idea. The long way works, though it still leaves a small bump—still helpful since it prevents movement if accidentally kicked. Gaffer tape is commonly used in photography for this purpose; it’s typically matte black, high-quality, and extra wide. The idea behind it is that it has a light side and a dark side, which helps keep things together.

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Chainging
Junior Member
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04-10-2021, 02:48 AM
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I experienced an issue with my HDMI 2.1 cable on a 4K 120Hz LG OLED display. Initially, everything worked smoothly until random glitches appeared on the screen. Changing the cable position or powering off the TV seemed to help sometimes, but not always. Eventually, a strong tug on the cable caused it to come out completely. This affected the GPU's connection in the PCI-E slot, leading to intermittent screen problems. Replacing the GPU resolved the issue entirely.
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Chainging
04-10-2021, 02:48 AM #3

I experienced an issue with my HDMI 2.1 cable on a 4K 120Hz LG OLED display. Initially, everything worked smoothly until random glitches appeared on the screen. Changing the cable position or powering off the TV seemed to help sometimes, but not always. Eventually, a strong tug on the cable caused it to come out completely. This affected the GPU's connection in the PCI-E slot, leading to intermittent screen problems. Replacing the GPU resolved the issue entirely.

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Asaseufy
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04-11-2021, 12:25 AM
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I also attempted a fresh install and even swapped the GPU into another PCIe lane. The issue isn’t sporadic—it occurs each time the desktop launches.
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Asaseufy
04-11-2021, 12:25 AM #4

I also attempted a fresh install and even swapped the GPU into another PCIe lane. The issue isn’t sporadic—it occurs each time the desktop launches.

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ImTeegah
Junior Member
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04-11-2021, 01:39 AM
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Unplugged the TV and reconnected it. It functioned briefly before I attempted 4k at 120Hz, then the signal became distorted again. It could be a faulty cable or a damaged plug. I’m hoping this isn’t the issue.
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ImTeegah
04-11-2021, 01:39 AM #5

Unplugged the TV and reconnected it. It functioned briefly before I attempted 4k at 120Hz, then the signal became distorted again. It could be a faulty cable or a damaged plug. I’m hoping this isn’t the issue.

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Emily12341
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04-11-2021, 08:42 AM
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I would have chosen a setting or firmware issue first since this essentially resets the machine. The manufacturer's customer service might have a solution for you. It's funny—I just accidentally spilled water all over the floor, which is usually my cat’s trick. Bless their tiny brains and short-term memory.
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Emily12341
04-11-2021, 08:42 AM #6

I would have chosen a setting or firmware issue first since this essentially resets the machine. The manufacturer's customer service might have a solution for you. It's funny—I just accidentally spilled water all over the floor, which is usually my cat’s trick. Bless their tiny brains and short-term memory.