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So something I have never come across, GPU exhibits not exactly artifacts but a blurry image once in windows. I have switched computers but not windows installations. Looking for input here as it does not happen during boot, or while in bios. Only occurs in Windows - Is this a driver concern? GPU failure? Windows failure? Attached some photos for example.

Great! Be on the look out for bios revision from the manufacturer that mention changes to your specific concern.

AC interference. Coil whine interference?

If you have the budget Noctua fans are great and last forever. if not use a cheap fan because some air flow is better than none

The manual says you do not need the cpu installed to update the motherboard bios.

You'll need to rename it because the board is looking for a specific name for the file. Keep in mind if you downloaded the file in a zip folder you'll need to extract it first before renaming can happen.

Perhaps if you can resort to an old bios version where you know this was stable, it will eliminate the this.

I'm still rocking my i7 4790k, mind you the used 970 I bought crapped the bed hah. New tech is great but hard sometimes.

in your picture you can see the file type is not a .txt it is just how windows interprets it. You should be good to go with that file.

You may need to change the file type to all when saving the file

GPU-Z Reports a Gen 4 connection no? Possible misinformation in the software? Have you noticed performance decreases?

DOCP is an overclock and all overclocks are dependent on a good power supply / source as well as the general silicon lottery. Changing this setting at all results in an error?

It explains the bios update process for your motherboard, a generic tutorial might not cover the specifics required for your board.

Please be sure you read and follow page 32 of your motherboard documentation. Cheers!

No worries, just keep the default fan modes in mind when setting this up. Auto / PWM / DC. You'll find the different modes limits control.