Hi guys, long time lurker here - finally signed up to hopefully recieve some help from the experts around here.
Recently built a new PC, and as the title says I get flickering shadows/textures, or slow loading textures/shadows in a variety of games that I've tried. I'll try and go into more detail, but I'm not sure how to describe it. These issues occur in every single game I've tried so far; NFS MW, Thief, NFS Shift 2U and Sleeping Dogs.
First example I'll use is NFS MW 2012. In game, things seem to change very suddenly. As vague as that is, It's exactly what happens. Objects seem to pop or load out of nowhere, i.e a tree appears in the distance, or part of a mountain loads (still from a distance). I have been trying to get screenshots, but it's so spontaneous I cannot capture it. Things seem to load slowly, this is very prominent when I'm driving past a cliff and the low polyons suddenly turn into more detailed, higher polygons. I hope that makes sense.
Secondly, Thief. Here are some screenshots I did manage to take.
1a. http://imgur.com/4xdvAss
1b. http://imgur.com/eUrRCIM
As you can see, I've highlighted the stall where the shadow flickers.
2a. http://i.imgur.com/8Yu0xLS.jpg
2b. http://i.imgur.com/K8W62rj.jpg
Another example of flickering textures.
3a. http://imgur.com/Ir1rC6G
3b. http://imgur.com/6MrGREc
Above, that shows textures loading late - or so thats what it seems to be.
My specs:
i5 4670k @ stock speeds + stock cooler.
XFX R9 280 DD Black Edition OC
G1.Sniper Z87
16GB (2x8gb) Corsair XMS3 1600MHz
Zalman Goldrock 550w 80+ Gold PSU
Things I have tried:
- Underclocking the card. Result: Problem prevails.
- Monitoing temps on CPU + GPU. All fine, nothing runs hot.
- Changing drivers: 14.4, 14.6 and 14.7 all make no difference.
- Making sure settings in CCC are set to "application default".
I think it's the GPU. I've heard lots aboutt he 280x having artifact issues, but none at all about the 280. I don't think it's my PSU - it can deliver 540w alone on the 12v rail.
Any help is much appreicated. Sorry for the long message, I wanted to provide enough detail to get the right feedback. Thanks in advance!
Recently built a new PC, and as the title says I get flickering shadows/textures, or slow loading textures/shadows in a variety of games that I've tried. I'll try and go into more detail, but I'm not sure how to describe it. These issues occur in every single game I've tried so far; NFS MW, Thief, NFS Shift 2U and Sleeping Dogs.
First example I'll use is NFS MW 2012. In game, things seem to change very suddenly. As vague as that is, It's exactly what happens. Objects seem to pop or load out of nowhere, i.e a tree appears in the distance, or part of a mountain loads (still from a distance). I have been trying to get screenshots, but it's so spontaneous I cannot capture it. Things seem to load slowly, this is very prominent when I'm driving past a cliff and the low polyons suddenly turn into more detailed, higher polygons. I hope that makes sense.
Secondly, Thief. Here are some screenshots I did manage to take.
1a. http://imgur.com/4xdvAss
1b. http://imgur.com/eUrRCIM
As you can see, I've highlighted the stall where the shadow flickers.
2a. http://i.imgur.com/8Yu0xLS.jpg
2b. http://i.imgur.com/K8W62rj.jpg
Another example of flickering textures.
3a. http://imgur.com/Ir1rC6G
3b. http://imgur.com/6MrGREc
Above, that shows textures loading late - or so thats what it seems to be.
My specs:
i5 4670k @ stock speeds + stock cooler.
XFX R9 280 DD Black Edition OC
G1.Sniper Z87
16GB (2x8gb) Corsair XMS3 1600MHz
Zalman Goldrock 550w 80+ Gold PSU
Things I have tried:
- Underclocking the card. Result: Problem prevails.
- Monitoing temps on CPU + GPU. All fine, nothing runs hot.
- Changing drivers: 14.4, 14.6 and 14.7 all make no difference.
- Making sure settings in CCC are set to "application default".
I think it's the GPU. I've heard lots aboutt he 280x having artifact issues, but none at all about the 280. I don't think it's my PSU - it can deliver 540w alone on the 12v rail.
Any help is much appreicated. Sorry for the long message, I wanted to provide enough detail to get the right feedback. Thanks in advance!
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