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It seems I spoke too soon. I've been swamped this week, so I haven't had a chance to reply. The overclock walkback "seemed" to have fixed it, but probably just due to my usage being a little lower for a few days after. Since then the problem has gotten worse if anything. I've also discovered a few things. So, my main screen is on display cable (1440p), my second is on HDMI 1080p. I only experience the graphical issues on my main screen. If I run a single screen and its my 1440 screen, the problems still occur, if I run just my 1080 they do not. I've had the following errors: - both my screens turn black for about 10 seconds. My audio disconnects, then re-connects. This is the only thing that effects both screens. - My 1440 screen goes black from the middle down, and the upper half becomes pixelated and squished. - My 1440 screen frequently flickers black. - My 1440 screen lags and the refresh rate takes a huge dive. I have confirmed that it isn't the cable, the screen, or the individual ports on the GPU. I've also done a clean driver install. My last thing to try is to move the GPU to another PCI slot. Im doing that today. If that doesn't fix it, I think I'm forced to just start buying new parts... It seems incredibly doubtful that I would replace a broken GPU with another broken GPU, and seems more likely to me that there is something else causing these issues. The GPU is new and under warranty, as is the PSU. My gut says its some sort of a MB issue. It's the oldest part in the build, and not a great one to begin with.

It seems undoing my OC has fixed it. I will still be upgrading my MOBO and CPU to something more modern soon, but this bought me a little time. Thanks again!

That would make sense. The MOBO isn't exactly new or high end. The GPU switch upped max power draw by about 150wts. I'll dial back my OC and see if that helps.

- The new card is not in the loop. I modified it and bypassed the GPU when I got the 3070 since I plan on giving it to my wife and upgrading when the 3080ti comes out. I can definitely try swapping slots. - According to Geforce experience, it is correctly identifying the 3070. But I didn't do a clean wipe. I can try that as well. - I will try this too. Are you suggesting that the MOBO just can't handle the power draw of the overclock + the new GPU?

Hey all, I posted last month with an issue. My computer was randomly crashing during gaming. Figured it was my VRAM and ended up getting lucky and finding a 3070. Those crashes stopped, however a few other issues have popped up: 1. Games were crashing during high-loads. It had nothing to do with heat. This seems to have stopped after updating drivers, but I have only played a game once since the update. 2. Screen flickering. This mostly seems to be while using zoom, but it has never occurred before the new GPU. It only happens on my primary screen. It also seems to alternate between flickering my windows and my desktop if that makes sense. It rarely effects the entire screen at once. 3. Weird lagging and performance issues. Examples would be: - typing in chrome, every once in awhile there will be a 1-2 second delay before the letters appear. - Dragging windows. This is particularly bad. Its not even just a rough drag, the window literally stutters across the screen. This also seems to bring my GPU to nearly 100% usage at times which is odd. - I feel like my computer is just less snappy overall. Load times and input lag just seem longer... Any idea what is happening? I'm starting to get a feeling that my GPU wasn't the problem originally. I have updated all drivers. It's not heat. GPU maxes at 75 and CPU at mid 90s on max load. I have not done a stress test yet, but that is my next step. CPU hovers around 20-60%, doesn't really spike. RAM hovers around 50%, spikes at 80% when using lots of chrome windows. In case it matters, my previous GPU that appeared to fail was a 1080 TI. I had it on the same loop as my CPU and slightly underclocked (due to previous issues with unstable VRAM years ago). System specs: Custom loop cooled overclocked i5 8600k (I think have it boosted to about 4.5 ghz) ASUS z370-f 16 gb ram 3200 EVGA 3070 Corsair RM 850x

Nope! Last time I was in BIOS was during overclocking about 8 months back.

Yeah, I've been running off my integrated graphics all day and no crashes. Safe to say its isolated to the GPU.

Hey all, I just started having random crashes the other day. They have happened while playing Cyberpunk, Battlefront 2, using Chrome, and while I wasn't even using the computer. They have nothing to do with temps (they occurred twice at idle speeds, and my temps never spiked), and occur completely randomly with no relation to any specific action or length of use. The crashes turn both my monitors to a mostly solid color (with a slight gradient). All but once this color was a blue matching my screen saver, once it was a different color, matching a loading screen in a game I was playing. It seems as if the crash screens are directly related to the graphics displayed at time of crash. The only other clue I have is that I feel like my GPU coil whine has come back. I don't recall hearing much of any for a long time, but I can definitely hear it while gaming now. I've checked event viewer, and the only error that shows up is the improper shutdown when I eventually power the computer off and reset. Things I've tried: - Updated all drivers - Cleaned dust from the pc - Triple checked my temps and cooling - Downloaded a few 3rd party crash diagnostic apps - Underclocked the GPU by 10%. None of this has worked. I know some potential next steps (clean driver install, swapping parts, etc), but it sounds pretty open and shut to me as failing VRAM. I was planning on upgrading to a 3080ti when they are launched and easily acquired in late Q1 or early Q2, but I'm thinking Im going to have to start getting in line for a 3080 at this rate. Specs: PSU: Corsair RM 850x GPU: 1080 ti - custom loop cooled MB: Asus z370-f CPU: i5 8600k Ram: Gskill trident 3200 (16gb) The ram and PSU are basically brand new and under warrenty. The oldest parts are the CPU and MB. I am running a slight overclock on the CPU, but it has been stable for over 6 months at current settings.

Hey all, I'm in the early planning stages for a new build and I really want to get the case right. I keep buying a new case every few years, because I outgrow the last one and need something more. I want this one to last. The build will be a longterm project with a lot of detail work. It will have a cyberpunk or retro-synthwave look, something similar to BitWit's Hotline 2. I love almost everything he did, but I don't love the case choice. I think it was a little too safe if that makes sense. The requirements for the case are: Full ATX. Room for at least 2 240 radiators (3 or 2 360s would be better) and a nice big reservoir. Easy mounting and access for (hard-line) water cooling. Great airflow (this is one of the things I hate about my case now, the airflow sucks). Any type of case or chassis is an option. I just really don't like wide, boxy looking cases. Obviously, I need either an open chassis or a tempered glass panel to show off my cooling. Thanks in advance everyone!

Awesome answer! Thank you for the detail!

I was considering these: https://www.amazon.com/NETGEAR-16-Port-Gigabit-Ethernet-Unmanaged/dp/B01AX8XHRQ/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_pm?ac_md=2-1-QmV0d2VlbiAkNTAgYW5kICQxMDA%3D-ac_d_pm&crid=3ANMZTHP5IUL3&cv_ct_cx=gigabit+switch&dchild=1&keywords=gigabit+switch&pd_rd_i=B01AX8XHRQ&pd_rd_r=04a37252-b57c-4cca-a94a-7204c5b8c7f5&pd_rd_w=pqpBK&pd_rd_wg=ysYqY&pf_rd_p=0e223c60-bcf8-4663-98f3-da892fbd4372&pf_rd_r=9F66KMKN7TWRJRAFDTAX&psc=1&qid=1585707731&s=electronics&sprefix=gigabi%2Celectronics%2C220&sr=1-2-22d05c05-1231-4126-b7c4-3e7a9c0027d0 https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Ethernet-Optimization-Unmanaged-TL-SG108/dp/B003BU0EKW/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=ethernet-switches-20&linkId=cfede7f75f9c792e44cce8b2e9e2d84e&th=1

Thanks! Any suggestions on a main switch? Not really sure what to look for.

Hey all! I just got fiber gigabit internet installed in my new house and I'm working on plans to wire the entire house. Right now, the basement is unfinished, so I have easy access to the walls for wiring, and the entire process should be relatively simple. I do have a few requests for recommendations and advice. In case it matters, here are my use cases. Me and my wife often work from home, taking video calls simultaneously. We also are avid gamers, and often are downloading or streaming games at the same time. I also plan on having a home entertainment server soon. Often we have 2 online games and 2 HD videos streaming at the same time. Here are my questions. 1st, I will be dry walling the basement soon, and I want to future proof for 10 gigabit speeds (which probably wont be available in my area for a few more years). What cabling would you use? I probably need 500-1000 ft. Each run should be no more than 50 feet. 2nd, I will be wiring from the modem in the basement to two other locations in the basement (where our server, entertainment center, and gaming PCs will be post remodel), and two rooms upstairs (where our gaming PCs will be pre-remodel, and our bedroom). Each of these locations will need between 2 and 4 separate wired connections. As I see it, I have a few options. 1. Running 2-4 cables to each location and wiring a 1 to 1 plate. 2. Running 2 to each room and splitting as needed. 3. Running 1 to each room and splitting to a 2 or 4 output plate. This informs the next question, as if I run 4 cables to each room, that means I have as many as 16 lines. 3rd, I need a switch to manage all these wires. Depending on the answer to question 2, I could have as many as 16 lines I need to manage. While I want my wiring to support 10 gig, my switch does not need to and I don't mind upgrading in a few years. I'm mainly looking at a cost effective option. Realistically, no more than 3 wires will be in use at any given time, so my gut says I don't need a managed switch. Bonus question! I have a good router for wifi in the basement, but I really want to make sure that the upstairs has great wifi too, as I often take work video calls on my deck and in my living room. What is the easiest and most cost effective way to boost wifi upstairs? As most of my heavy use is over wired connection, this would at most need to support a couple video streams simultaneously. Thanks everyone! I should mention, I'm pretty tech-literate on the PC hardware side, but networking is a mystery to me.