pc artifacting, not sure what to do

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Custom Built Desktop PC

A Desktop PC built from off-the-shelf DIY parts, rather than a prebuilt from a major manufacturer. These can also be built by an SI using off-the-shelf parts.

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pc artifacting, not sure what to do

hi everyone, i am a first time pc builder and i have had my pc for a couple of months now. everything has been running smoothly until i recently started getting gpu artifacts all over my screen. im not sure how to fix this and i dont wanna cause any damage to my internal components

just thought id add my specs

gpu- rtx 3090ti msi suprim x

cpu- intel i12900k

motherboard- ASUS Intel Z690 ROG STRIX Z690-E

@oldturkey03 @jayeff i have updated my drivers and after doing that ive had no issues

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@callumventer " gpu artifacts all over my screen" what do those look like? Try to be decriptive or post a picture of those with your question Adding images to an existing question

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while playing games in fullscreen i have not seen any artifacting, but when on my desktop using apps like my browser, i sometimes see groups of small black squares all over my screen appearing for no more than a second or two before disappearing and reappearing somewhere else

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@callumventer this "see groups of small black squares all over my screen" is usually a memory issue. It is possible that your games are a bit to emory intensive. I agree with @jayeff, let start by getting the newest drivers for your complete system.

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@callumventer so updating the drivers worked?

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@oldturkey03 seems so

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jayeff @jayeff

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crwdns2931729:0crwdne2931729:0: Maw 12, 2023

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@callumventer

How much ram is installed in the desktop?

Have you got the latest rtx 3090ti msi suprim x driver version 536.40 installed?

Did you mean a ROG STRIX Z690-E GAMING WIFI motherboard?

If so have you got the latest Version 2306.4.3.0 chipset drivers installed?

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currently ive got 32 gb of ddr5 ram

i honestly dont think i do have the latest drivers. where can i get those

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I linked the drivers in my comment above your last one. Click on the blue links

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@callumventer " gpu artifacts all over my screen" what do those look like? Try to be decriptive or post a picture of those with your question Adding images to an existing question — oldturkey03
while playing games in fullscreen i have not seen any artifacting, but when on my desktop using apps like my browser, i sometimes see groups of small black squares all over my screen appearing for no more than a second or two before disappearing and reappearing somewhere else — Callum Venter
@callumventer this "see groups of small black squares all over my screen" is usually a memory issue. It is possible that your games are a bit to emory intensive. I agree with @jayeff, let start by getting the newest drivers for your complete system. — oldturkey03
currently ive got 32 gb of ddr5 ram

i honestly dont think i do have the latest drivers. where can i get those — Callum Venter
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I linked the drivers in my comment above your last one. Click on the blue links — jayeff

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I'm curious if you have enough power for that card. You didn't mention your power supply, but Games can get pretty demanding at higher resolutions, (and even for a split second) can cause artifacting. I could also be a result of overclocking, or card overheating.

If you have a friend, etc. who has a similar system, consider swapping a different GPU or PSU.

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i have a 1000w psu and unfortunately i do not have any friends with a pc

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that should be adequate. When you are in-game are you seeing the squares, or only on the desktop?

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only on the desktop

crwdns2934271:0Maw 12, 2023crwdnd2934271:0 Callum Venter crwdne2934271:0

hi everyone, i have done some in game testing and it seems temperature cannot be the issue, my gpu sits around 45-50 degrees while gaming.

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