I've built my own PC around two years ago with components like an AMD 7950x3D, an RX7900XT graphics card, and 64GB of DDR5 RAM. Lately, I've been experimenting with Linux, but I'm back on Windows 11 because I enjoy playing FPS games like PUBG with my friends. Recently, I've been having issues primarily with Arc Raiders, where the game crashes occasionally.
However, what's really bothering me is that when I turn on my PC, my secondary monitor sometimes shows a black screen with no input detected, although I can occasionally see my cursor on it. During this time, my mouse lags severely—it's almost impossible to navigate without great effort, and it even disappears at times. The spinning blue circle also appears frequently. I can still access certain windows like settings or task manager using my keyboard, but after a bit, the keyboard also becomes unresponsive. Simple commands like Ctrl+Alt+Del don't work.
I've tried hard restarting, shutting down, and unplugging the PC, but it doesn't help. This lagging issue continues for about 30 minutes to an hour before the secondary monitor starts working, and then everything, including games, runs smoothly. I'm concerned there might be something wrong—maybe even something malicious affecting my computer. I've checked that my RAM is working fine, but any help would be greatly appreciated!
4 Answers
Have you tried unplugging and replugging the cables for both the monitor and PC? Sometimes a loose connection can cause these issues. Also, what about running your PC without the second monitor connected just to see if that makes a difference? It could help narrow down where the issue lies.
Make sure to check the S.M.A.R.T. status of your disk, especially if you're using an SSD. This can give you insights into the health of your storage device. You can use HWInfo or similar tools to get this information.
You might want to check your display settings in Windows. Sometimes, multiple monitors can be a bit tricky and might require manual adjustments. It can be really frustrating when they don't automatically detect, so it's worth a look!
I feel you on this! It’s so annoying when tech misbehaves. Just a suggestion: regular backups are crucial, especially if you're diving into BIOS settings or making major changes. You don't want to risk losing data as you troubleshoot.
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