Yes, RAM can cause artifacts.

Jetsensorc
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08-13-2016, 09:15 PM

The issue might relate to memory usage or hardware performance. Check if the system is running low on RAM or if the CPU is under strain.

Jetsensorc

08-13-2016, 09:15 PM #1

The issue might relate to memory usage or hardware performance. Check if the system is running low on RAM or if the CPU is under strain.

Darkbandit92
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08-16-2016, 01:40 PM

Artifacting on a GPU often relates to insufficient VRAM, but you should first verify BIOS and driver updates. Does the issue appear in the BIOS, user interface, or only in games?

Darkbandit92

08-16-2016, 01:40 PM #2

Artifacting on a GPU often relates to insufficient VRAM, but you should first verify BIOS and driver updates. Does the issue appear in the BIOS, user interface, or only in games?

rosie2435
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08-16-2016, 02:09 PM

I thought it only created a fake file once after starting Windows, but I believe it restarted itself during BIOS.

rosie2435

08-16-2016, 02:09 PM #3

I thought it only created a fake file once after starting Windows, but I believe it restarted itself during BIOS.

II_RIPTIDE_II
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08-16-2016, 04:08 PM

It will function properly with a new Windows setup too; it had been operating smoothly for many years before that

II_RIPTIDE_II

08-16-2016, 04:08 PM #4

It will function properly with a new Windows setup too; it had been operating smoothly for many years before that

Hermitt
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08-19-2016, 07:48 AM

Your bio has been refreshed to the most recent update.

Hermitt

08-19-2016, 07:48 AM #5

Your bio has been refreshed to the most recent update.

mcbudder2004
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08-19-2016, 09:21 AM

I see you're encountering issues too. Would a fresh installation be a better option?

mcbudder2004

08-19-2016, 09:21 AM #6

I see you're encountering issues too. Would a fresh installation be a better option?

Rembo2006
Junior Member

08-20-2016, 06:09 AM

Setting up Windows with a fresh installation and a new drive failed as well.

Rembo2006

08-20-2016, 06:09 AM #7

Setting up Windows with a fresh installation and a new drive failed as well.

Milobest2000
Member

08-20-2016, 12:17 PM

Sure, I can describe how the artifacts appear.

Milobest2000

08-20-2016, 12:17 PM #8

Sure, I can describe how the artifacts appear.

Waverabbit
Senior Member

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08-26-2016, 08:42 PM

It turned out to be just the RAM. Swapped it in and everything is fine now.

Waverabbit

08-26-2016, 08:42 PM #9

It turned out to be just the RAM. Swapped it in and everything is fine now.