GPU Artifacts Fix

[unknownindividual]

I have an MSI R9 280 and it shows artifacts on the screen. I want to know how to fix or reflow the card to get rid of it.

[TheRandomness]

You can turn down the core clock and/or increase the core voltage in MSI afterburner or Sapphire Trixx or whatever. Might help.

[TheKDub]

I have an MSI R9 280 and it shows artifacts on the screen. I want to know how to fix or reflow the card to get rid of it.image.jpeg

 

If you're overclocking it, turn down the overclock a bit, if you aren't, then try downclocking it a bit, if that still doesn't work, try increasing voltage, checking connections, etc...

Otherwise it might be defective.

[SPAS-ID]

if you dont OC whatsoever, the card basicly dying, maybe try to RMA it

[thatguyyouknow75]

you can do that thing where you remove the cooler and stick it in a toaster oven for a few minutes

[Najuno]

If the card is OCed remove all overclocks and run it in stock speeds and watch your temps. You can try to take the card out of the PCIe and put it back. Make sure the fan spins with apropriate speed and there isn´t too much dust on it.

If the artifacts stay even when not OCed uninstall the driver and do a clean install with another driver version. If the problem still continues you can take off the cooler and apply new thermal compound. But if the problem still exists it is likely that the GPU is about to die. Then check your warranty and RMA it if you are still under warranty with it.

[unknownindividual]

if you dont OC whatsoever, the card basicly dying, maybe try to RMA it

It was used on a Craigslist offer. How do I reflow the card?