Gigabyte R9 280 Graphics Artifacts

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So, in 2014, I built my first PC. Specs are as follows;

  • Windows 7 64-Bit Home Premium
    Intel i5-4690k @3.5 GHz (Not overclocked)
    Corsair CX600M PSU
    MSI B85-G41 Mobo
    16 GB G.Skill Sniper Series DDR3 1600 RAM
    Seagate 1TB hybrid SSHD
    Gigabyte R9 280 3GB (Not overclocked)

From day 1, I was having graphics artifacts. Random lines, boxes of shifting pixels, in game texture walls. I assumed it was my GPU, so a couple weeks ago, I RMA'd it back to Gigabyte. Now, I'm having the same issues. I've tried swapping out my RAM, updating my drivers, everything. What else could it be? I'm beginning to suspect my motherboard, but trying not to jump to that conclusion, as RMAing it would mean I'd be without a system for awhile. Any ideas? Thanks!

(If you need anymore info just let me know)
 
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Have you tried just switching over to a different monitor or using a different cable. I understand most people only have one monitor so you could try and borrow one from a friend or something like that.
If you have either a DVI, DVI-D or VGA cable then it could be that the pins are bent or have been broken. It sounds strange but I have seen what a damaged cable's connectors can do first hand causing loads of different visual errors. If the cable is a digital one; HDMI, Displayport etc then try cleaning the contacts with a cloth.
Other than that then do what manddy suggested and see if you can try it in a friend's pc.

I hope this helps,
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Also, how warm is it because artifacting can be caused by an overheating graphics card? Use something such as nzxt CAM, hwmonitor etc to tell us your gpu temperature under load when it is artifacting.
 
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As far as I can tell, my PSU is fine, although I'm not really sure how to tell.
 
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I want to say it's not temps, only because it artifacts no matter what I'm doing; playing games, watching videos, even just staring at my desktop.

 
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Have you tried just switching over to a different monitor or using a different cable. I understand most people only have one monitor so you could try and borrow one from a friend or something like that.
If you have either a DVI, DVI-D or VGA cable then it could be that the pins are bent or have been broken. It sounds strange but I have seen what a damaged cable's connectors can do first hand causing loads of different visual errors. If the cable is a digital one; HDMI, Displayport etc then try cleaning the contacts with a cloth.
Other than that then do what manddy suggested and see if you can try it in a friend's pc.

I hope this helps,
Steppy
 
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