Crazy display images on MSI MAG272CQR

[elittle4515]

I used to have the exact same GPU. Unfortunately, ASUS kind of botched the cooler mount on their 5700 series (both on the TUF and Strix cards).

Can you monitor your temperatures during gaming? The hotspot and VRAM temperatures are specifically interesting in this regard. GDDR6 VRAM has a maximum operating temperature of 105 °C, though I'd aim below 95 on your card. If it runs significantly cooler than that (which I doubt) and still produces image corruption, I'd say it's a failed VRAM.

Also, have you tried different GPU driver versions?

I was seeing much lower temps max at around 60c. I updated the drivers yesterday and it was still occuring. Did you see the previous messages about HDMI fixing the problem? I don't really understand why.

 

[AusWolf]

I was seeing much lower temps max at around 60c. I updated the drivers yesterday and it was still occuring. Did you see the previous messages about HDMI fixing the problem? I don't really understand why.

Are you talking about VRAM (not core) temps? My VRAM on the same card was around 92-94 °C during gaming. Can you post a GPU-Z screenshot?

I haven't read all the messages to be honest, though it is true that a cheap HDMI cable can mess with the image on high resolution (4K) or high refresh rate monitors. In your case, only the 3D image is corrupted, so I think such a scenario is highly unlikely.

 

[elittle4515]

Are you talking about VRAM (not core) temps? My VRAM on the same card was around 92-94 °C during gaming. Can you post a GPU-Z screenshot?

I haven't read all the messages to be honest, though it is true that a cheap HDMI cable can mess with the image on high resolution (4K) or high refresh rate monitors. In your case, only the 3D image is corrupted, so I think such a scenario is highly unlikely.

I'm not home at the moment. I will when I get home.

So I was having all the issues when using a DP cable. Switched it to HDMI and it fixed the problem.

 

[qubit]

So I changed the monitor input to HDMI and it no longer occurs. Could this be a bad display port on the monitor?

It's definitely the graphics card doing it, regardless of which port you're connecting to. The monitor wouldn't display only the HUD ok, but scramble the 3D scene. The whole display would be corrupted if it was the monitor and same with the HDMI cable if it was that and it wouldn't be so intermittent, either.

 

[elittle4515]

It's definitely the graphics card doing it, regardless of which port you're connecting to. The monitor wouldn't display only the HUD ok, but scramble the 3D scene. The whole display would be corrupted if it was the monitor and same with the HDMI cable if it was that and it wouldn't be so intermittent, either.

My psu is a little underpowered. Could it be that?

 

[qubit]

My psu is a little underpowered. Could it be that?

No. And 650W isn't underpowered.

It's definitely the graphics card doing it. Could be a faulty card or maybe even drivers or the game code, but one way or another, the card is outputting a corrupted display. It's a trickly problem to pin down for sure given the symptoms and that it only seems to do it on one graphics port, but it's definitely around the graphics card. Any chance you can beg / borrow / steal another similar card to test with?

Make sure that you've got the latest Windows patches and video drivers installed.

 

[cvaldes]

Since this is only happening in one game and the HUD elements are being displayed properly, it is clearly not a hardware issue. It is some sort of software incompatibility between the game and likely the display driver for the card. Like a few others here, I suggest you try a different GPU driver version.

I would also suggest you use Display Driver Uninstaller for a complete wipe of the existing driver software:

www.wagnardsoft.com

Wagnardsoft: Computer PC Software tools. Home of Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)

www.wagnardsoft.com

I would recommend you to directly contact the Warzone developers if they are aware of any situation since there should be plenty of ROG Strix 5700 XT cards in the market.

Best of luck.

 

[elittle4515]

No. And 650W isn't underpowered.

It's definitely the graphics card doing it. Could be a faulty card or maybe even drivers or the game code, but one way or another, the card is outputting a corrupted display. It's a trickly problem to pin down for sure given the symptoms and that it only seems to do it on one graphics port, but it's definitely around the graphics card. Any chance you can beg / borrow / steal another similar card to test with?

Make sure that you've got the latest Windows patches and video drivers installed.

Ya I can try. My buddy has a 2070. Maybe he'll let me borrow it.

Since this is only happening in one game and the HUD elements are being displayed properly, it is clearly not a hardware issue. It is some sort of software incompatibility between the game and likely the display driver for the card. Like a few others here, I suggest you try a different GPU driver version.

I would also suggest you use Display Driver Uninstaller for a complete wipe of the existing driver software:

www.wagnardsoft.com

Wagnardsoft: Computer PC Software tools. Home of Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU)

www.wagnardsoft.com

I would recommend you to directly contact the Warzone developers if they are aware of any situation since there should be plenty of ROG Strix 5700 XT cards in the market.

Best of luck.

Okay I'll try to use a different driver. I'll submit a ticket with Activision. I doubt they ever get back to me. Lol

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

Looks like unstable GPU core, usually when you OC the GPU core way too much. If OC'ing, most likely unstable "SCLK".

 

[elittle4515]

Looks like unstable GPU core, usually when you OC the GPU core way too much. If OC'ing, most likely unstable "SCLK".

It's running at default clock

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

It's running at default clock

For goodness sakes, get a better PSU!

 

[elittle4515]

For goodness sakes, get a better PSU!

Ya I know. Could that cause this issue?

 

[RJARRRPCGP]

Ya I know. Could that cause this issue?

Yes! So much for an honest-looking watt rating. But, that's what happens when the PSU maker, chooses cheap components!

 

[cvaldes]

Your PSU is not underspecced. The recommended PSU is 600W per ASUS -- the AIB manufacturer:

ROG-STRIX-RX5700XT-O8G-GAMING | ROG Strix | Gaming Graphics Cards｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

The ROG Strix Radeon? RX 5700 XT dominates 1440p gaming with Axial-tech fan design, Auto-Extreme, MaxContact Technology, Super Alloy Power II components, and more.

rog.asus.com

ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB ROG STRIX OC | VideoCardz.net

VideoCardz.net Graphics Cards Database

videocardz.net

Again if it were a hardware issue (monitor cable, PSU, VRAM), you'd see artifacts everywhere -- including the HUD elements -- as well as during other games.

 

[elittle4515]

Your PSU is not underspecced. The recommended PSU is 600W per ASUS -- the AIB manufacturer:

ROG-STRIX-RX5700XT-O8G-GAMING | ROG Strix | Gaming Graphics Cards｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

The ROG Strix Radeon? RX 5700 XT dominates 1440p gaming with Axial-tech fan design, Auto-Extreme, MaxContact Technology, Super Alloy Power II components, and more.

rog.asus.com

ASUS Radeon RX 5700 XT 8GB ROG STRIX OC | VideoCardz.net

VideoCardz.net Graphics Cards Database

videocardz.net

Again if it were a hardware issue (monitor cable, PSU, VRAM), you'd see artifacts everywhere -- including the HUD elements -- as well as during other games.

I agree with the explanation. Trying different drivers now

 

[qubit]

Ya I can try. My buddy has a 2070. Maybe he'll let me borrow it.

That 2070 isn't a bad choice, but it might be a good idea to also get an AMD card if possible, in case the problem is AMD specific somehow. Good luck matey.

 

[InVasMani]

You could try using a different DP port on the card and/or monitor itself if there are more than one should be 2 to 3 on the video card and probably 1 or 2 on the display. Make sure the display port cable is up to spec and not a DP 1.2 cable rather than a DP 1.4 cable. It might be the DP cable or the connector on the card for that matter. I could see it being a damaged cable or wrong DP cable version, a damaged port on either end GPU/Display, or faulty VRAM. It's good to know the HDMI works though and still close to the max refresh anyway.

See if you can get VRAM usage to within like 10-5% of the cards capacity by adjusting the resolution and image quality. Basically try stress testing it. If it really is broken beyond a certain VRAM threshold it should probably trigger that type of corruption from a general stand point. Keep a eye on the memory temps as well. If what AusWolf says is accurate than that sounds like Asus designed a faulty card and VRAM might've failed over time potentially.

 

[Aiden_]

This may be a VRAM Issue - then again, if your PSU is underpowered it may be that; I'd recommend fixing that.

 

[AusWolf]

That 2070 isn't a bad choice, but it might be a good idea to also get an AMD card if possible, in case the problem is AMD specific somehow. Good luck matey.

It might also be a good idea to try the same card in a different computer. If it produces the same errors, you've got the faulty element.

 

[elittle4515]

You could try using a different DP port on the card and/or monitor itself if there are more than one should be 2 to 3 on the video card and probably 1 or 2 on the display. Make sure the display port cable is up to spec and not a DP 1.2 cable rather than a DP 1.4 cable. It might be the DP cable or the connector on the card for that matter. I could see it being a damaged cable or wrong DP cable version, a damaged port on either end GPU/Display, or faulty VRAM. It's good to know the HDMI works though and still close to the max refresh anyway.

See if you can get VRAM usage to within like 10-5% of the cards capacity by adjusting the resolution and image quality. Basically try stress testing it. If it really is broken beyond a certain VRAM threshold it should probably trigger that type of corruption from a general stand point. Keep a eye on the memory temps as well. If what AusWolf says is accurate than that sounds like Asus designed a faulty card and VRAM might've failed over time potentially.

I ran the heaven benchmark multiple times on ultra and had no issues at all. Temps were around 80c when I was done. I'm starting to think warzone and amd just don't mix... Not sure.

 

[eidairaman1]

I used to have the exact same GPU. Unfortunately, ASUS kind of botched the cooler mount on their 5700 series (both on the TUF and Strix cards).

Can you monitor your temperatures during gaming? The hotspot and VRAM temperatures are specifically interesting in this regard. GDDR6 VRAM has a maximum operating temperature of 105 °C, though I'd aim below 95 on your card. If it runs significantly cooler than that (which I doubt) and still produces image corruption, I'd say it's a failed VRAM.

Also, have you tried different GPU driver versions?

Shouldnt the washer mod fix it?

I ran the heaven benchmark multiple times on ultra and had no issues at all. Temps were around 80c when I was done. I'm starting to think warzone and amd just don't mix... Not sure.

If hdmi fixed the problem id say its the monitor as i said before.

 

[AusWolf]

I ran the heaven benchmark multiple times on ultra and had no issues at all. Temps were around 80c when I was done. I'm starting to think warzone and amd just don't mix... Not sure.

Heaven is an old benchmark. It stresses the GPU core, but doesn't use anywhere near 8 GB VRAM on max settings. You need something that does. You could try Superposition on 4K/8K settings, though it doesn't stress the GPU core as much as on 1080p Ultra for some reason, leading to lesser heat generation. Hopefully it gives you clues of a faulty VRAM anyway.

- thinking out loud

Shouldnt the washer mod fix it?

It fixes GPU temps, but doesn't do much with the VRAM, unfortunately. Your fans don't spin so hard to keep GPU temps in check, so you have lesser airflow going towards the VRAM and other components.

 

[elittle4515]

Heaven is an old benchmark. It stresses the GPU core, but doesn't use anywhere near 8 GB VRAM on max settings. You need something that does. You could try Superposition on 4K/8K settings, though it doesn't stress the GPU core as much as on 1080p Ultra for some reason, leading to lesser heat generation. Hopefully it gives you clues of a faulty VRAM anyway.

- thinking out loud


It fixes GPU temps, but doesn't do much with the VRAM, unfortunately. Your fans don't spin so hard to keep GPU temps in check, so you have lesser airflow going towards the VRAM and other components.

Ran MSI kombuster on the artifact scanner for about 10 mins. Temps got around 90. No artifacts detected. I'm downloading superposition now.

Heaven is an old benchmark. It stresses the GPU core, but doesn't use anywhere near 8 GB VRAM on max settings. You need something that does. You could try Superposition on 4K/8K settings, though it doesn't stress the GPU core as much as on 1080p Ultra for some reason, leading to lesser heat generation. Hopefully it gives you clues of a faulty VRAM anyway.

- thinking out loud


It fixes GPU temps, but doesn't do much with the VRAM, unfortunately. Your fans don't spin so hard to keep GPU temps in check, so you have lesser airflow going towards the VRAM and other components.

No artifacts on superposition either.

 

[AusWolf]

Ran MSI kombuster on the artifact scanner for about 10 mins. Temps got around 90. No artifacts detected. I'm downloading superposition now.


No artifacts on superposition either.

I'm trying to think what program or game could eat up all your 8 GB of VRAM to test for artifacts. It's hard because I haven't got to that point with the games I play.

It might also be some driver error that only presents itself on your setup with your settings. Have you tried enabling/disabling freesync or changing the display resolution or refresh rate?

 

[InVasMani]

That's easy enough use super virtual resolution or DSR along with high AA, high texture quality, and RGB image quality pixel magic. You could also just run two games at once.