Problem with graphical specs around screen

[Dillon2072]

So I'm a new pc builder and I've had my pc for about a month now and I have just recently started getting these weird flickering all over small parts of the screen. I tried updating the AMD software and restarting on numerous occasions, yet the flickering persists. If anyone could help that would be great, I'm sure its an easy fix that I'm missing.

Intel i5 6600k not overclocked

8gb 2500mhz

Asus Z170-P

Rx 480 8gb 1288mhz Polaris Edition

1 Tb 7200rpm Blue state hd

500W Bronze certified EVGA psu

Windows 10 Home Edition 64-bit

 

This pc is mainly used for gaming, CS:GO, Battlefield 1, etc.

 

[The Sloth]

your gpu is dying, rma the gpu. 

[elpiop]

Is your GPU overclocked? and have you tried using a different cable or port on the GPU?

[TommyW2061]

nvidia masterace.............. jokes. that might be a faulty overclock or just a bad GPU in general.

[Dillon2072]

Oh, I just got this gpu though. The salesmen did mention how this specific gpu was notorious for its faulty nature, I do have a warranty on it so I may just switch it for a better card that has a better cooling system, do you guys think I should perhaps get a gtx 1060 instead?

 

[LabRat]

sounds like the salesman knows more about the card than he should......... ahem.

not enough power to the card/bad power supply/bad clocks on the card............ was the card new or was the box opened?

you did try another cable as suggested? and are the cables tight on both ends? and did you try reversing the cable?.......... what connection are you using?

is it an old monitor. I've had a new card lay waste to an old monitor before.

 

[Dillon2072]

I'm using a brand new monitor and a brand new cable Display port to HDMI. and yes the card is absolutely new (well as advertised).

[LabRat]

can you try the card in someone else' machine?

or borrow a better power supply?

can you try another card?

is the monitors refresh rate where it should be?

did you try removing the side from the case to get more cool fresh air inside the box?

 

 

[Dillon2072]

Do you think it may be a cooling issue? If the power supply were to be the problem I would've faced this problem sooner, right? The problem just surfaced when I played a few matches of CS:GO and now its become constant. I tried leaving the gpu to cool off, but the problem is still here.

[elpiop]

What are your temps when idle/in game?

[LabRat]

link card

never mind. vision tek?........

[Dillon2072]

Not sure how to check the temps, sorry for my inexperience.

[LabRat]

may not have been the proper amount of thermal paste on the gpu. or a cocked heat sink.

I would contact place of purchase if it's been under 30 days......... or request an RMA for the manufacturer.

[Dillon2072]

I will be sure to give them a frustrated response, hopefully they allow for me to trade for a different card other than the initial. Maybe a 1060 would be optimal, AMD cards tend to get a little bit too hot for my liking, but thank you for the responses. I assumed as much but didn't want to conclude so soon, thank you.

[elpiop]

7 minutes ago, Dillon2072 said:

Not sure how to check the temps, sorry for my inexperience.

you can use something like hwmonitor http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html (there are many other programs that you could use however)

 

Although I doubt the artifacts are due to overheating, since your card shouldn't be getting that hot unless something is physically wrong with the card or cooling system, as mentioned above. 

[LabRat]

I haven't had a bad card since the gtx660 came out. could be a freak of nature"

do what you think you have to do. not worth being aggravated over.

too bad you can't try a better power supply.

are you sure the card is firmly seated in the board and the 6/8pin power to the card is push all the way in? and if the PS has 2 6/8pin plugs.......... try the other one too.

[Dillon2072]

I just don't see the connection or the psu being a problem since this problem has just emerged. Even when just browsing the web the specs appear, nothing under heavy loads, so it would be best just to switch the cards.