I was trying to join a game and the monitor started flickering and hanged as seen in the photo and the system restarted by it self. Is this a monitor issue or a gpu issue? Appreciate all the answers, thank you.

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  1. DoctorKomodo

    The fact your system hung/restarted would suggest it might be a GPU or other hardware issue. Still, try the monitor with another device or your PC with another display.

  2. baconborn

    Usually this is a graphic card issue. Try running DDU to completely uninstall drivers and install the newest version fresh and see if it helps. Could be hardware issue though unfortunately.

  3. ApprehensiveAd6476

    No.

    But you need a new graphics card.

  4. LargePalpitation1252

    Its almost definitly some graphics card problem try reinstalling the drivers then replacing the gpu

  5. shadowXXe

    It’s GPU issue. My 2060 did the same right before it died

  6. Looks like a failing GPU as many others have suggested, but i would say try with a different monitor or hdmi enabled tv set if available and if you are comfortable disassembling the gpu, change thermal paste and try again. Unless you are within the warranty period then just get the manufacturer to deal with it for you.

  7. _Cheese_Fries

    Looks like a gpu problem so either u need to reinstall drivers or u need to get a new gpu but u could also test to see if it’s ur monitor by plugging it into another device and also plug ur computer into another screen that should tell u if it’s the screen or the gpu

    Edit: it could also be a faulty hdmi cable

  8. RiotSociety21

    Either a new GPU or Neo you are the chosen one.

  9. Daoist_Serene_Night

    as the others said, doesnt look like a monitor issue, probably a issue with your gpu itself or with the drivers of said gpu

  10. SatissimaTrinidad

    monitor? nah. them’s artifacts. gpu vram’s starting to go bad.

  11. The system restarted by itself. Its definitely a pc issue. I had something similar when it overheated.

  12. Dreamnobe7

    Looks like GPU memory
    First try connecting it through a CPU video output see results if it is good than Try running linux live usb see any different results.

  13. TheSecondSunrise

    Playing Squad , I see . Also my third favorite game after Tarkov and Stalker .

  14. yaztaz13

    Congratulations, you have to spend money on a new or different GPU!

  15. DogeWow11

    Try stressing it with furmark, if it appears or gets worse it’s the GPU.

  16. RageOfNemesis

    This is usually a sign of VRAM going bad, so you’ll likely need a new GPU soon. Try to eliminate other possibilities (try with another cable, clean the cable ports of dust, plug into a TV or another monitor) to rule out other components, but it’s very likely that your GPU is on it’s way out.

    If you really need to edge out some more time from the GPU (if you can confirm it’s the issue), you can underclock the VRAM to maybe get a temporary fix

  17. Gaylord_Melon

    Reseat everything in your pc including the cpu. Had the same issue last year with my girlfriends pc. Could not find the issue after trying the gpu in my pc along with screen/cables. Reseated the cpu and bam it’s been fine since.

  18. daystrict

    Had the same problem
    Reinstall gforce experience if you have nvidia and chekc all cables – fixed it for me

  19. Raramount

    This happened to me once, updated gpu drivers and it never happened again

  20. Liquidpinky

    Fresh reinstall the GPU drivers, had similar before and bought a new monitor only to find that out.
    It’s your cheapest first option to try anyway.

  21. Imaginary_Scratch_75

    1. Put Your GPU in rice

    2. Cry loudly

    3. Order new GPU

  22. Looks like your GPU is shot.

    Possible causes:

    1. Driver issues
    2. Display cable is damaged
    3. Screen is dying/damaged
    4. Some part of the GPU/iGPU has been damaged

    Steps to diagnose:

    1. DDU the driver
    2. Try another cable
    3. Change refresh rate
    4. Try another screen
    5. If iGPU only: Reset BIOS to system defaults
    6. Replug the cable in another graphics card port
    7. Try another display port on the screen
    8. Switch to the iGPU of the CPU via BIOS or removing the graphics card (if available) and plug the display cable in the motherboards display out
    9. Plug the graphics card into another x16 slot

    You’ve found the cause once any of these steps solves the issue. If neither does it’s a whole other ball game.

  23. Your GPU gave you a 2 weeks notice. Mine did the same. Had to replace it.

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