GPU Changing On HD Videos (Chrome)

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

Hi,
I just built a brand new computer with all new components. While I waited on my Strix 1080Ti, I used the integrated intel GPU (motherboard is Maximus IX Hero) to configure settings to my liking.

Now that my GPU has arrived, I used Display Driver Uninstaller to wipe the Intel files, then installed my Nvidia drivers.

It hasn't had any problems at all until I opened youtube and launched an HD video.
It immediately swaps displays to my intel GPU. On closing the youtube tab, it goes back to my Nvidia GPU.

I'm a complete computer noob but couldn't find answers elsewhere, so please explain like I'm five if possible!

Specs Are:
[GPU] ASUS Strix 1080Ti
[MOBO] Maximus IX Hero
[CPU] I7-7700k
[MEM] G.Skill DDR4 3200 RGB
[CPU Cooler] Kraken x52

Any ideas are appreciated, thanks!

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

I don't think that I understood completely but for that to happen you have to have connect your monitor with both GPU and iGPU which I don't think that you did that.
In other words, is your monitor connected in your mobo output or in your GPU's output?

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

Nope, HDMI is currently hooked into my TV directly from the GPU.

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

Then there is no way that your display is changing between GPU and iGPU. Something else is happening which you do not decribe correctly.
Please elaborate what happens when you open a YouTube tab

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

As best I can describe it, the screen flickers black as soon as I change it to 1080p or higher, and then the resolution seems off. The color of the screen changes (seems like high contrast settings, looks horrible) and the taskbar etc. is all off screen so that I can't see it anymore.

From Nvidia Control Panel, It still says resolution is the same @ 1920x1080.

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

Does it happen with all every browser (if you tried) or just one? It seems like bad drivers and that means you have to use DDU in safe mode and then reinstall your drivers.

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

It only happens on chrome (I tried Internet Explorer and it was fine, didn't try safari or firefox.)

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

Disable hardware acceleration in chrome settings. This should be the problem. Also consider changing to Firefox as it has fewer problems with video playback.

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

Thanks
I usually have it off but I guess my settings set with my account don't include/carry over the flag settings.

Seems to be all good now!

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

I had to uncheck the solution because I just found that it also occurs with the Netflix APP (Not using chrome, on chrome netflix is fine).

When I watch something on netflix windowed, it's fine. On hitting fullscreen, it does the same thing as chrome used to do (black screen, color off, resolution change).

Not a huge issue but still somewhat annoying.

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

Can you record it with your phone and show what exactly happens?
It might as well be a similar setting in the Netflix app (hardware acceleration) that needs to be disabled.

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

Sorry for such poor quality, my phone wouldn't let me upload in HD even though I was on wifi.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4dqik4qOVE&app=desktop

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

I only see the black screen when you go fullscreen but no color off or resolution change. I think it's app related and not GPU related. Just to be sure, you can use DDU in safe mode and then reinstall your drivers.

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

There's definitly a change in color (seems like the contrast is changing) and resolution.
I know its hard to see as netflix is only doing it when fullscreen (was easier to show on chrome).

If you go super slow [suggest slowing down the video or go frame by frame using period/comma] around the 15-16s mark, you can see the taskbar having shifted slightly off screen.

I'll try DDU tonight as a last attempt.

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

That is just your screen waking up. It "shuts down" and then wakes. After a waking up this is completely normal for almost all monitors. Your problem is that is shouldn't shut down. I believe it's driver related, so the DDU will help

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

Alright, I'll do the DDU tonight before I sleep and let you know what happens.
I should run DDU without internet connected, yes? What option(s) should I select?

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

I believe it's the safe mode

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

Right, but within safe mode there's I think 4 options (Clean/Shutdown, Clean/Reboot, Clear GeForce Experience).

dotas1 · Jun 18, 2017

https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/367109-display-driver-uninstaller-how-use.html
This is how I do it when I need to.

DOOGLAK · Jun 18, 2017

dotas1 :

So I used DDU, didn't work. Still having the same issue with the Netflix App. It also seems to occur with skyrim!

Any ideas? Thanks.

DOOGLAK · Jun 22, 2017

dotas1 :

In case you were wondering at all, it ended up being the monitor hahaha.
I tested on a new monitor and everything worked fine no issues.

dotas1 · Jun 22, 2017

Good to know! Glad that you figured what was the problem

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