[SOLVED] Monitor flashes when things popup whilst running a game

[Brad Oxford]

So, I'm not quite sure how to describe this, but it's driving me mad. I have a Samsung CHG70 monitor as my second monitor that I use to play games on. However, when playing games fullscreen (true or borderless), if something that isn't the game pops up (the widget that indicates you're changing the volume, and achievements in Win10 Xbox games, etc) the monitor will start flashing wildly for a few seconds, with the name of the source popping up in the top left hand corner as if a source had just been plugged in. I originally thought it was the cable, but given that it only happens during games (and not regular browsing and whatnot) I figured that couldn't be the culprit. My primary monitor (ASUS PG278Q) does NOT exhibit this issue. I've tried reinstalling display drivers, resetting settings on the monitor, etc. Does anybody have a clue what might be causing this? Thanks

 

[ElectrO_90]

Play your games in Window mode, that may stop it.