ASUS ROG Swift PG278Q - Flickering @ 144Hz, 60 - 120 Hz runs fine

[Elvemir]

Hi guys,

 

I am using two 980 Ti cards in SLi and I did a clean install (using the DDU uninstall in safe mode) of the latest drivers. I have Windows 8.1 running with latest updates. I am not sure what is causing this issue, where the monitor seems fine for the first few minutes on 144Hz, but after a bit of clicking around, moving windows, etc. it starts flickering like crazy. Here's an example video of someone who had similar issues: 

It's exactly like that but just a LOT more frequent - say about 10 times per minute?

 

I have GSYNC enabled, SLi is running and resolution is at 1440p. The flickering stops the moment I bring the refresh rate down to anything between 60 and 120 Hz. Anyone else has this happen to them?

 

This is weird because I used the monitor for a week or two without issues before on 144Hz so I am not sure if this is a driver issue. I want to make sure if anything needs to be changed or do I ask for a refund/replacement from Amazon?

 

Thanks!
E

[The Official Czex]

Hi guys,

 

I am using two 980 Ti cards in SLi and I did a clean install (using the DDU uninstall in safe mode) of the latest drivers. I have Windows 8.1 running with latest updates. I am not sure what is causing this issue, where the monitor seems fine for the first few minutes on 144Hz, but after a bit of clicking around, moving windows, etc. it starts flickering like crazy. Here's an example video of someone who had similar issues:  It's exactly like that but just a LOT more frequent - say about 10 times per minute?

 

I have GSYNC enabled, SLi is running and resolution is at 1440p. The flickering stops the moment I bring the refresh rate down to anything between 60 and 120 Hz. Anyone else has this happen to them?

 

This is weird because I used the monitor for a week or two without issues before on 144Hz so I am not sure if this is a driver issue. I want to make sure if anything needs to be changed or do I ask for a refund/replacement from Amazon?

 

Thanks!

E

 

Turn off GSYNC.

[spartaman64]

Turn off GSYNC.

im pretty sure he wants to run it with g sync and its probably a driver issue if you updated recently

[Enderman]

try downgrading to an older driver

[Elvemir]

Turn off GSYNC.

I didn't have GSYNC turned on. The flickering happens regardless of GSYNC being turned on or not. Yet, that's a little weird isn't it? Wasn't this monitor designed to be used with GSYNC? Is there a reason why it doesn't work well with 144 Hz, but does fine with 60 - 120 Hz? Still new to the GSYNC world. I have used it but once on an Acer monitor. Really helped me keep a stable FPS playing Watch Dogs on my old system (2x 670s)

 

im pretty sure he wants to run it with g sync and its probably a driver issue if you updated recently

I am starting to think so as well. Is there any way this could've been a dormant issue that didn't surface for the first few weeks that I played? 

 

try downgrading to an older driver

I am thinking of doing that now.. Any suggestions of which driver I should go for? Right now I am on 358.50 I think I may have been on 355.82 the last time I used this monitor..

[Enderman]

I didn't have GSYNC turned on. The flickering happens regardless of GSYNC being turned on or not. Yet, that's a little weird isn't it? Wasn't this monitor designed to be used with GSYNC? Is there a reason why it doesn't work well with 144 Hz, but does fine with 60 - 120 Hz? Still new to the GSYNC world. I have used it but once on an Acer monitor. Really helped me keep a stable FPS playing Watch Dogs on my old system (2x 670s)

 

I am starting to think so as well. Is there any way this could've been a dormant issue that didn't surface for the first few weeks that I played? 

 

I am thinking of doing that now.. Any suggestions of which driver I should go for? Right now I am on 358.50 I think I may have been on 355.82 the last time I used this monitor..

go back to the one you used to use, 355 was very stable imo

[Wildlord12]

I have no issue with mine.

 

single asus 980 ti strix OC

same monitor

with latest drivers

window 10.

 

Try down downgrade your driver and see if helps.

[Elvemir]

go back to the one you used to use, 355 was very stable imo

Looks like this may have been the trick. No more flickering. I am going to test this out a little more. I will report what I find.

 

Thanks!

E

[Enderman]

Looks like this may have been the trick. No more flickering. I am going to test this out a little more. I will report what I find.

 

Thanks!

E

youre welcome