I recently upgraded my PC with an RX 6800 graphics card and a Ryzen 5 5600X processor. Initially, everything booted up fine and seemed stable, but I'm facing several issues now. When the system is under load, I experience screen tearing and glitches. I suspected my power supply, so I replaced my old MSI MAG A650BN with a Be Quiet! Pure Power 12M 750W thinking it would solve the problem. Unfortunately, the flickering and glitches returned, and my PC sometimes restarts randomly. Even when I opened AMD Software, I could see tearing on the screen despite the power consumption showing only around 30W. Stress testing causes the display to turn off and my PC to restart. Interestingly, I can run demanding games without any issues sometimes, so I'm unsure if it's the GPU, a PSU/cable problem, a driver issue (which I've reinstalled multiple times), or something else entirely. Any advice would be really helpful!
2 Answers
You mentioned the power supply, and the upgrade seems good, but you might want to double-check all your connections and cables. Sometimes, it’s as simple as a loose connection. Also, make sure that your GPU drivers are completely updated. It might take a few tries to get everything working smoothly after an upgrade.
It sounds like you're dealing with VRAM artifacts, which usually points to issues with the graphics card's memory. A lot of folks have encountered similar problems with the RX 6800. You might have a faulty card. Just to check, how does the card perform at stock speeds versus any overclocking? Sometimes, a minor adjustment can make a difference. If that doesn't help, I'd recommend reaching out to customer support for a potential RMA.
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