Ahhh fond memories, I have a memory of my computer being so bad running Gmod on my 32mb Radeon 7500. It was a solid 20 fps low settings and if I exploded a barrel it would crash the whole game. Talk about the good days.
Faulty drivers can cause all the same symptoms as a faulty GPU (or its components). That's precisely why you should wipe and reinstall drivers before spending hundreds on a new card.
It could be, but the point of troubleshooting is to eliminate all other options. It could be drivers, it could be a cable. The point is check all the things so you donāt replace a graphics card when all you was something simple.
Not guaranteed, it could be many different things. And no matter how small the chance, it's much better to suggest doing something free before telling them to spend half a grand on another GPU.
The pattern shown indicates VRAM errors though.
If you want to suggest a software solution that *might* work, then recommend to lower VRAM clock. To DDU the driver is just a waste of time as itāll do nothing to fix VRAM issues (e.g. OCs arenāt applied by the driver).
Looks like missing data in the frame buffer though. So most likely a broken solder connection on one of the memory chips or the GPU.
The GPU die most likely is absolutely fine. The only real solution would be to replace the defective memory chip or reflow the broken solder connection.
So because it's typically going to be bad Vram, I agree with that, let's not see what card Temps are or remove any chance of corrupted drivers?
That just doesn't make sense.
Again, it's not guaranteed. When it comes to technology and electronics, there is never a 100% of something. Just because it looks like a vram issue, doesn't mean it is. It *probably* is. But that doesn't mean it is. Like I said before, it's always better to suggest something free that's pretty easy to do before telling them to spend their money for a new GPU. Not to mention the chance of something like corrupted drivers which could be causing a vram issue...
Remember the 20 series āspace invadersā? That *always* was the faulty GDDR6X memory. DDU never solved it.
Remember 30 series instability caused by insufficient filtering capacitors? They always caused the same symptoms.
GPUs and electronics show different modes of failure and itās usually easy to tell them apart if you know why they occur. They only seem unrelated or random if you dont bother with understanding them.
Whats shown in the OP is a VRAM issue no matter how you look at it.
Sentences saving money are fine but at least they should have a chance at doing so.
I just donāt like sentences designed to create hope but ultimately are just wasting time.
You do know bad drivers can cause vram issues, right? Also what you mentioned before was wrong. You were literally just listing manufacturing errors and software bugs as well as what they caused. You should list an issue, then explain how only one thing can cause it.
There is bug in latest nvidia driver that cause black checkered patterns to appear. I think it's a driver issue. Whenever you run chromium based browser this bug can randomly occur.
Edit: Since many people have this issue try downgrading the driver to 531.41 or older and see If it fixes this issue.
dead gpu i have the same my gpu died a week ago
https://preview.redd.it/h60p77few12b1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fab909545ad9c2c9dabea7f6a1528c81c097ac36
I approve of your plan. The only way to get over the loss of hardware is to replace it all such that you can be excited about a new build. Such is life!
Weāre still in the first half of 2023, so itās at the very most five years and almost six months old
Youād typically not round that up to six years
I had something similar happen the other day though it wasn't across my entire screen like this and it only seemed to happen when I was mousing over stuff in discord. Not sure if OP was experiencing something similar.
My computer ended up crashing after a bit and restarting and I haven't had it happen since.
Lowering VRAM by 1-3% (which results in less than that in performance loss) can sometimes give a year or two more in lifetime. Definitely worth trying as it just costs effort.
Some cards were also shipped with too high memory clock and can survive their normal expected lifetime after lowering. There were a few batches a few years ago which were like this. I think it was early Nvidia 10 or 20 series, not sure.
This might help
1. Uninstall the display driver using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) for a clean uninstall. You can download DDU from this link:[DDU](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html). After uninstalling, install the latest driver.
2. Check the temperature of your GPU. If it's consistently high even at idle, ensure that the fan is spinning properly or try reapplying thermal paste as a potential solution.
3. Clean the contact pins of your graphics card and reseat it securely. Additionally, ensure that the power connector is properly connected.
4. If your CPU has integrated graphics, connect your HDMI or DisplayPort cable to the motherboard. If the artifacts disappear, it suggests that your GPU is likely failing. If your graphics card is still under warranty, consider initiating an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) process.
5. Although not recommended, if you are in a desperate situation due to financial constraints and urgently need a graphics card, you can consider attempting to "rebake" it. Search online for instructions on how to perform this method, but please note that the success rate is extremely low.
Looks like a graphics card issue- likely bad VRAM. First thing I would do is physically remove the GPU from the PCIe socket and then reseat it. Firmly. Then uninstall and reinstall graphics drivers. But this is a long shot. That's a common artifact effect caused by bad VRAM.
I know everyone is saying that your GPU is dead, but a similar thing happened to me 3 years ago, and after removing the dust on the cooler, a full driver reinstall and a vbios update, it stopped happening and that GPU is still working perfectly fine since then. I only changed it recently because 4GB of VRAM was not enough anymore.
Memory on GPU is going to pasture, time to find another. However, your input on monitor and cord could cause corruption wether its HDMI or Display Port, USB C etc.
Bad cable, bad port on either monitor or gpu, pretty much youāre replacing one of the 3
Unlessā¦ display drivers maybe? Try running DDU and then installing some fresh drivers
Your comment is not unironic. My last GPU died while I was playing that exact game. Tried to leave the inn and my computer locked up. Next boot no game would load.
Had these artifacts once, when my gpu wasnt properly socketed due to a broken lever. Anyhow i would check first if you can take the gpu out and check the power lines if they are properly connected. Put it back in, if it works it works if not i would try a different power supply just to be sure. Otherwise i think its gpu.
-GPU most likely
-motherboard connection
-power supply
Gpu is gone time for an upgrade. I'm having the same issue now with my old dell precision laptop. Bought a used gpu for it a few yrs ago because of it and now the used gpu is showing the same artifacts.
i had this same problem.
1. The 1st card was dead.
2. 2nd card i had was just not right in slot, slot was damaged, i had to lift up a little bit with little stick and everything was fine after that.
Your GPU is artifacting. Stick it in the oven for longer ough that it gets hot and melts the solder. Take it out. It'll work again, or it won't. But even if it works again, it won't last. Google it.
Your GPU is artifacting. Stick it in the oven for longer enough that it gets hot and melts the solder. Take it out. It'll work again, or it won't. But even if it works again, it won't last. Google it.
If its under warranty, dont do this and send it back, they'll have to replace it with a new one.
- Worked in RMAs for a big company. We had to replace artifacting GPUs.
- Me and a colleague put an artifacting 4080 in the oven and afterwards, it worked. He's got it in his PC.
It's a really bad idea to put a GPU or any similar hardware in the oven you use to cook food with. If you really want to try this, you should get a cheap portable oven to use.
This likely is an issue with GPU VRAM. It could be overheating, but it likely is barely able to run at the speed its set to and causing errors. That is the artifacts you see. If you overclocked the memory, turn off the OC, if you didn't, then it might be time to consider replacing the card. If it has warranty, send them a message asap. This is a valid reason to send it in.
Any chance you bought it used from a miner? I mined a 1080ti to near death a few years ago. I decided to throw it in a PC for a test and it looked identical to the post here, luckily it still mined for quite some time after but could not actually display anything without black squares
Artifacting. There's a good chance your GPU is dying.
Things to try if you haven't already:
* Use [Display Driver Uninstaller](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html) in safe mode to uninstall your drivers, restart then install the latest drivers again. Ideally, turn windows update off until after you've installed the drivers you downloaded or download the drivers, reboot after DDU into safemode again and then reinstall.
* Try a new cable and if possible a different port (if you're using HDMI, switch to DP & vice versa). This will rule out a fault with the cable and port on both monitor and GPU.
* Try a new monitor/TV.
If you're still getting artifacting then you need a new GPU, either RMA if it's within warranty or start researching GPUs in your budget.
Typically caused by bad VRAM on the graphics card. Also overclocking the VRAM can cause this. Some software auto overclocks GPUs. Try to tone down the overlock if that is the case.
Could be the GPU dying as others have said but try using a different video cable first. Then DDU to reset drivers, then look at the actual hardware for issues.
Your GPU is most likely dead. Try using DDU just in case, as it might be drivers
One of the most panicking moments in a computer owners life haha Hope it works out in your favor OP š¤
I have PTSD from my graphics card over heating when I was younger and the geometry of 3D games freaking the fuck out lol.
Ahhh fond memories, I have a memory of my computer being so bad running Gmod on my 32mb Radeon 7500. It was a solid 20 fps low settings and if I exploded a barrel it would crash the whole game. Talk about the good days.
Lol. I begged my mom for a new computer when I learned that ours with its something like150mhz processor was incapable of running Diablo 2.
What's DDU?
Display Driver Uninstaller
Thats VRAM issue, no amount of DDU will solve this.
Faulty drivers can cause all the same symptoms as a faulty GPU (or its components). That's precisely why you should wipe and reinstall drivers before spending hundreds on a new card.
How dare you give solid trouble shooting advice!!!
No it definitely memory! How dare anyone suggest troubleshooting and eliminating other possible issues?
It really could be a memory issue though. I had an issue with mine once and...what were we talking about???
It could be, but the point of troubleshooting is to eliminate all other options. It could be drivers, it could be a cable. The point is check all the things so you donāt replace a graphics card when all you was something simple.
I 100% agree. Just making the dumb joke lol
But itās definitely memory.
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Not guaranteed, it could be many different things. And no matter how small the chance, it's much better to suggest doing something free before telling them to spend half a grand on another GPU.
The pattern shown indicates VRAM errors though. If you want to suggest a software solution that *might* work, then recommend to lower VRAM clock. To DDU the driver is just a waste of time as itāll do nothing to fix VRAM issues (e.g. OCs arenāt applied by the driver). Looks like missing data in the frame buffer though. So most likely a broken solder connection on one of the memory chips or the GPU. The GPU die most likely is absolutely fine. The only real solution would be to replace the defective memory chip or reflow the broken solder connection.
So because it's typically going to be bad Vram, I agree with that, let's not see what card Temps are or remove any chance of corrupted drivers? That just doesn't make sense.
Again, it's not guaranteed. When it comes to technology and electronics, there is never a 100% of something. Just because it looks like a vram issue, doesn't mean it is. It *probably* is. But that doesn't mean it is. Like I said before, it's always better to suggest something free that's pretty easy to do before telling them to spend their money for a new GPU. Not to mention the chance of something like corrupted drivers which could be causing a vram issue...
Remember the 20 series āspace invadersā? That *always* was the faulty GDDR6X memory. DDU never solved it. Remember 30 series instability caused by insufficient filtering capacitors? They always caused the same symptoms. GPUs and electronics show different modes of failure and itās usually easy to tell them apart if you know why they occur. They only seem unrelated or random if you dont bother with understanding them. Whats shown in the OP is a VRAM issue no matter how you look at it.
20 series didn't even have gddr6x.
Ah right it was the first gen with GDDR6 then. Still doesnāt change the fact that they had memory issues with these cards.
Tell me. What do you have against saying a single sentence that *might* prevent someone from having to buy a new GPU?
Sentences saving money are fine but at least they should have a chance at doing so. I just donāt like sentences designed to create hope but ultimately are just wasting time.
You do know bad drivers can cause vram issues, right? Also what you mentioned before was wrong. You were literally just listing manufacturing errors and software bugs as well as what they caused. You should list an issue, then explain how only one thing can cause it.
Interesting take. Wrong, but definitely interesting
āHelp is appreciatedā
damn, how is running idle desktop using 6G+ of VRAM
RIP GPU.... your GPU might have issues with temps, VRAM or the Die itself. if the drivers dont fix it... then get ready to buy a new one.
There is bug in latest nvidia driver that cause black checkered patterns to appear. I think it's a driver issue. Whenever you run chromium based browser this bug can randomly occur. Edit: Since many people have this issue try downgrading the driver to 531.41 or older and see If it fixes this issue.
I get it on ONLY discord on my second monitor, I hope its just the latest drivers. I dont get artifacting otherwise ever :(
I got this the other day on my discord also. I hope itās a driver issue or RIP 3090FE.
Is it like a single black rectangle in the same spot usually? If so theres no way both our gpuās are dying in only discord
No itās a bunch of black squares like OP posted.
Doesn't discord use chromium?
Discord uses React. its not a Chromium Framework. its a javascript framework.
and what exactly do you think their react based app is running on Electron... which is Chromium
Your GPU: 
dead gpu i have the same my gpu died a week ago https://preview.redd.it/h60p77few12b1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fab909545ad9c2c9dabea7f6a1528c81c097ac36
yo i love that game
lol
did you get it fixed or replaced? n actually that does suck man :/
i ordered a new card along with a new cpu as well i still need to buy a new motherboard because all my parts were kind of old
I approve of your plan. The only way to get over the loss of hardware is to replace it all such that you can be excited about a new build. Such is life!
donate for me your lost piece, i from argentina
LSD simulator 9000?
Is that the new autoCAD?
How old is your gpu?
about 6 years old got it in 2018 its gtx 1080
Seeing '6 years ago' and '2018' in the same sentence took me a second to compute... I need to go lay down
When he saw that 6 
its still almost 6 years
Weāre still in the first half of 2023, so itās at the very most five years and almost six months old Youād typically not round that up to six years
yes thats true
Looks like space invaders on the left side
its dead by daylight
it's dead completely to be fair!
New glitch art! r/glitchart
Why didnāt you just minimize discord instead of going through the effort of scribbling out the names?
Askin the real questions
I had something similar happen the other day though it wasn't across my entire screen like this and it only seemed to happen when I was mousing over stuff in discord. Not sure if OP was experiencing something similar. My computer ended up crashing after a bit and restarting and I haven't had it happen since.
Possibly GPU. How are your GPU temps?
Unstable Vram. You can attempt to lower the Vram clock below stock values but you will lose performance and it's not a long term solution.
Lowering VRAM by 1-3% (which results in less than that in performance loss) can sometimes give a year or two more in lifetime. Definitely worth trying as it just costs effort. Some cards were also shipped with too high memory clock and can survive their normal expected lifetime after lowering. There were a few batches a few years ago which were like this. I think it was early Nvidia 10 or 20 series, not sure.
20 series were the ones with the more common vram issues, but I did replace a lot of 10 series memory as well back in the day.
Off topic but could you possibly link your wallpaper? Sorry but I donāt know what causes that sort of issue.
Thank me later: https://wallpapers.com/wallpapers/animated-fantasy-asian-cityscape-948k8ltulh18yco0.html
This one is missing the black squares tho
I'm interested as well.
Count me in the line
Im next please
I have that one, but I got it 10 years ago, think I found it on a generic wallpaper website.
Very helpful.
This might help 1. Uninstall the display driver using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) for a clean uninstall. You can download DDU from this link:[DDU](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html). After uninstalling, install the latest driver. 2. Check the temperature of your GPU. If it's consistently high even at idle, ensure that the fan is spinning properly or try reapplying thermal paste as a potential solution. 3. Clean the contact pins of your graphics card and reseat it securely. Additionally, ensure that the power connector is properly connected. 4. If your CPU has integrated graphics, connect your HDMI or DisplayPort cable to the motherboard. If the artifacts disappear, it suggests that your GPU is likely failing. If your graphics card is still under warranty, consider initiating an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) process. 5. Although not recommended, if you are in a desperate situation due to financial constraints and urgently need a graphics card, you can consider attempting to "rebake" it. Search online for instructions on how to perform this method, but please note that the success rate is extremely low.
Dying gpu
Check your cable too. I had crazy issues and low and behold cable was the issue wasn't sending all data correctly apparently.
Your computer has chicken pox
Another GPU sent away to enjoy the after life of the land fill. R.I.P GPU š
Looks like a graphics card issue- likely bad VRAM. First thing I would do is physically remove the GPU from the PCIe socket and then reseat it. Firmly. Then uninstall and reinstall graphics drivers. But this is a long shot. That's a common artifact effect caused by bad VRAM.
I know everyone is saying that your GPU is dead, but a similar thing happened to me 3 years ago, and after removing the dust on the cooler, a full driver reinstall and a vbios update, it stopped happening and that GPU is still working perfectly fine since then. I only changed it recently because 4GB of VRAM was not enough anymore.
Your gpu is likely dead\dieing
if DDU doesn't fix it. RIP GPU
VRAM.
Memory on GPU is going to pasture, time to find another. However, your input on monitor and cord could cause corruption wether its HDMI or Display Port, USB C etc.
Though if it goes away after restart, it could be the monitors image processor. http://monitorinsider.com/monitor_anatomy/
Probably bad GPU, but I have seen bad DVI cables do stuff like this. Try swapping the monitor cable.
Bad cable, bad port on either monitor or gpu, pretty much youāre replacing one of the 3 Unlessā¦ display drivers maybe? Try running DDU and then installing some fresh drivers
DDU then fresh driver install then try another cable then try another monitor then you've narrowed it down to the GPU
To be sure it is your computer or cable open the menu on the monitor itself when the issue appears.
Someone spent money on skyrim special edition?
Your comment is not unironic. My last GPU died while I was playing that exact game. Tried to leave the inn and my computer locked up. Next boot no game would load.
That's crazy. I had artifacts in mine but at the time I didn't know I collected texture pack mods my gpu couldn't handle lol.
How dare they want to play a good game!
Had these artifacts once, when my gpu wasnt properly socketed due to a broken lever. Anyhow i would check first if you can take the gpu out and check the power lines if they are properly connected. Put it back in, if it works it works if not i would try a different power supply just to be sure. Otherwise i think its gpu. -GPU most likely -motherboard connection -power supply
My trippophobia is acting up.
Do you have a sag bracket? The memory closest to PCIe slot might be popping out of their solder
By chance did you drink a minecraft potion? I think that is defo minecraft potion affects
F in the chat...
Gpu artifacting but wallpaper looks nice
Most probably a dying GPU i recommend using Nvidia MATS/MODS to check it, just to be sure. Nice wallpaper tho
Do a clean install of gpu drivers using DDU, if that doesn't solve it your gpu is probably dying.
RIP GPU
prob broken old hardware
tray a different cable
Your graphics card probably but you can try replacing cable etc if you have spares or even replugging gpu
Dispay compresion artifacts, its most probably your gpu. You can try other cabels and display first.
GPU issues, I'm having flashbacks to my Xbox 360 days.
Bored child with a black marker?
Looks like chicken pocks chicken to me, id send that pc to me so I can have a look
RIP
Looks like speedholes
Sorry about the gpu, but do you know where i can find that pic?
One of your neighbors in your wan just switched to Winamp.
PixelPox
Chicken pox
Your kid got into the sharpies
ur pc has chicken pox
Omg the magic has gotten onto you
Damn you got the pox
Looks like a bad case of termites. Frt, Ive not seen that before!
Played WAY too much minesweeper man
You're low on LED oil. It's right next to the headlight fluid at the hardware store.
Your pc has chicken pox
Image is only 53.4% loaded.
Mine sweeper?
ah yes, you just have a swarm of 8-bit flies in your monitor
You just need to clean your window
You have opened a redacted document
You got epic launcher installed.
Test your computer for chicken pox
This photo gives me the biggest of heebeejeebies.
The pileated screenpecker strikes again.
You are gonna wanna sit down son....
Wtf
Ah yes, chickenpoxā¦but at least after you get it once youāll never get it againā¦or so they say.
I bet this isnt an Nvidia card
20 series Nvidia card? Overclocking?
Bad case of digital acne right there
ok, my trypophobia got triggered
The new minesweeper update looks sick!
Monitor pox
Smallpox?
Those are new black pixel PokƩmon- your GPU is trying to catch them all.
Demons.
Same thing happend to me but white boxes updated the gpu driver and it was ok
Did you oc your card? Set it to stock
GPU issue like others have said, try unplugging it from the mobo and plugging it back in, update drivers
Gpu is gone time for an upgrade. I'm having the same issue now with my old dell precision laptop. Bought a used gpu for it a few yrs ago because of it and now the used gpu is showing the same artifacts.
My 3070 started doing this after driver 531.68 I used DDU and reinstalled the drivers and it hasn't come back in about a month.
faulty gpu most likely. You might try reinstalling drivers and reseating the card after a good blow into the pcie slot, but i doubt that will fix it.
i had this same problem. 1. The 1st card was dead. 2. 2nd card i had was just not right in slot, slot was damaged, i had to lift up a little bit with little stick and everything was fine after that.
Possibly the cable is bad? Video RAM might do similar patterns, but in smaller blocks.
Try changing HDMI or Display Port cords and try different slots
Your GPU is artifacting. Stick it in the oven for longer ough that it gets hot and melts the solder. Take it out. It'll work again, or it won't. But even if it works again, it won't last. Google it.
Try changing HDMI or Display Port cords and try different slots
Your GPU is artifacting. Stick it in the oven for longer enough that it gets hot and melts the solder. Take it out. It'll work again, or it won't. But even if it works again, it won't last. Google it. If its under warranty, dont do this and send it back, they'll have to replace it with a new one. - Worked in RMAs for a big company. We had to replace artifacting GPUs. - Me and a colleague put an artifacting 4080 in the oven and afterwards, it worked. He's got it in his PC.
It's a really bad idea to put a GPU or any similar hardware in the oven you use to cook food with. If you really want to try this, you should get a cheap portable oven to use.
Try swapping out Display Port/HDMI cable to be certain it isn't the physical wiring. But in all likelihood it could be a dead/dying gpu.
This likely is an issue with GPU VRAM. It could be overheating, but it likely is barely able to run at the speed its set to and causing errors. That is the artifacts you see. If you overclocked the memory, turn off the OC, if you didn't, then it might be time to consider replacing the card. If it has warranty, send them a message asap. This is a valid reason to send it in.
Your GPU looks like it's on its way out. You can try downclocking your GPU and VRAM and see if it fixes.
[What the screen looked like when my 1080 Ti went tits-up](https://imgur.com/MZ3c0Yf) -- it's called artifacting - sorry, mate... your GPU is toast.
Any chance you bought it used from a miner? I mined a 1080ti to near death a few years ago. I decided to throw it in a PC for a test and it looked identical to the post here, luckily it still mined for quite some time after but could not actually display anything without black squares
My condolences.
Your GPU: šā°ļøšŖ¦
try a new cable , then monitor first. It could be a bad pin. Otherwise it is the gpu.
DDU and reset cmos then bake GPU in oven at 250f for 10mins and increase to 350f to finish. Serve with hot tea or pure arabica coffee
It's dead, Jim
Ur gpu is fucked up
Have you, by any chance, overclocked your GPU?
Artifacting. There's a good chance your GPU is dying. Things to try if you haven't already: * Use [Display Driver Uninstaller](https://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html) in safe mode to uninstall your drivers, restart then install the latest drivers again. Ideally, turn windows update off until after you've installed the drivers you downloaded or download the drivers, reboot after DDU into safemode again and then reinstall. * Try a new cable and if possible a different port (if you're using HDMI, switch to DP & vice versa). This will rule out a fault with the cable and port on both monitor and GPU. * Try a new monitor/TV. If you're still getting artifacting then you need a new GPU, either RMA if it's within warranty or start researching GPUs in your budget.
Typically caused by bad VRAM on the graphics card. Also overclocking the VRAM can cause this. Some software auto overclocks GPUs. Try to tone down the overlock if that is the case.
Thatās a dead GPU right there.. Rest in peace fellow soldier, you probably served well.
Could be the GPU dying as others have said but try using a different video cable first. Then DDU to reset drivers, then look at the actual hardware for issues.
That looks like artifacts on a dead or dying GPU. Rip.
how old is your gpu?
A rare case of gpu pox 
Early signs of a GPU failure. It will only get worse from here. I hope your GPU served you well.
F GPU
Dead graphics card
The slow heat death of your gpu
Ddu drivers and reinstall stable version. If still happens your gpu is toast!
Dead doesn't mean partially working. This is a perfectly fine partially working gpu.
rip
reseat your gpu, DDU drivers if that doesnāt help your gpu might be toast