My screen is blingking/flickering while gaming.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

So I have just built my new pc and have set up everything properly but there is only 1 problem. There is a flicker/blink every now and then on my screen only when I'm gaming. (Twice a minute, more on some games) I've done a clean install of windows, I've tried 2 different monitors, 2 different cables, and sweeping the drivers and reinstalling them. I have tried almost every possible setting in CCC and system display setting with no avail, (vsync, refresh rates etc.) So I think the only possible culprits would be the PSU, Mobo, or my APU. Please help. Specs below.

1.AMD A8-6600k APU with AMD Radeon HD 8570D onboard graphics

2. Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 rev 3.0 FM2+

3. Gskill RipjawsX 8Gb 1866 Dual-Channel

4. Hec Cougar 450w 80% Efficiency

5. Windows 8.1 Pro 64 bit

I have 1 day left to return whatever defective components. Yes, I dont have a dedicated GPU, but an APU should not have this kind of problem right? I think I should RMA my APU. Or could it be a motherboard or PSU problem? This is my first post here cause I cant seem to find a solution. I've searched everywhere. I haven't overclocked anything and I am using VGA cables.

Erman Yudhistira · Mar 16, 2014

did you check the CPU and GPU temperature? i have A10-5800K and it was very hot with stock cooler. i need to replace it with aftermarket cooler (big cooler).

ewok93 · Mar 16, 2014

Try playing in windowed fullscreen if you're playing in fullscreen, or vise versa.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 · Mar 16, 2014

I doubt it's the components, if it's only while you're gaming. What games are you playing that are causing it?

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

I have tried both windowed and fullscreen and it still happens. I play CS:GO and DOTA 2 and they blink/flicker in both. I've also tried vsync on and off and tripplebuffered on and off.

ewok93 · Mar 16, 2014

Only in those games? Not when watching videos or anything? See if there's anything odd going on in task manager.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

Yes only on those games. Videos and movies run fine.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

Erman Yudhistira :

I've tested my APU with Prime95 and with Core Temp my temps were 51C at full load. I don't think its a tem problem? Thank you for answering.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

Sorry, and on Left 4 Dead 2. Those are the only games i have on right now cause I just built this rig. what in particular should I be looking for in the task manager?

ewok93 · Mar 16, 2014

Not sure, but those are all Steam games. Try closing Steam when you play those games.

Erman Yudhistira · Mar 16, 2014

only 2 games? maybe update with the newest driver?

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

Correct, all steam games. What do you think is the likely problem? Is it any of my components? cause thats what I'm worried about.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

Erman Yudhistira :

The latest driver being the latest version of amd catalyst control center right?

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

I close steam everytime before the games launches.

ewok93 · Mar 16, 2014

I doubt it's one of your components. Go into task manager when you play and try closing all steam applications, but leave the game alone.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

Ok I'll try that.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

I tried, still is flickering. whats wrong?

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

Here is a screenshot. Do you think its because my steam client is 32bit? Is there a 64bit steam? and those top 3 processes look suspicious.

ewok93 · Mar 16, 2014

Turn off those steam programs and you can try turning off those AMD things.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

Cant turnoff Bootstrapper cause it ends steam, gameoverlay restarts itself, i was only able to turn of client service but the flicker is still there.

ewok93 · Mar 16, 2014

Well, I'm not sure then, I'm sorry. It sounds like a software issue, though, not hardware. I'll do some more research.

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

close the top 3 processes and flicker is still present

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

Thank you so much for all the help, sadly no solution. Please come back when you manage to find one. I'm really worried that it could be one of my components, I wont be able to replace any of them after tomorrow. If it were hardware related what would some signs be?

chefteddyfisher · Mar 16, 2014

ewok93 :

Hey I just downloaded Heaven Benchmark and when I ran it no blinking/flickering. Does that mean that the issue is with Steam and their games? I will mark your reply as solved.

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