Vertical lines

ternity · 21 Apr 2017 at 00:12

Hi, every now and then, Maybe 1 out of 20 boots I will get these vertical lines where I have to force restart.

Not sure if graphics card is dying or if it could be anything else? Doesn't seem to happen whole booted or in game, usually just right before bios screen or a few seconds after.

Sometimes the lines will be in different places such as in the middle or on one side.

Picture url http://i65.tinypic.com/6y1wyx.jpg

7700k 5ghz
Msi 980ti
Msi gaming pro z170a
16gb ddr4
EVGA 650 W G2 GOLD 80+

Thanks for the help.

Blackjack Davy · 21 Apr 2017 at 00:20

I've seen lines like those before. Its a hardware fault on the gfx card. Might continue indefinitely or the card might go completely. No way to tell if it goes it goes, if it doesn't well its just a matter of how annoying you find it and whether you're prepared to tolerate it or not.

breadturbo · 21 Apr 2017 at 00:42

I had that on an old 290x, declocked the memory slightly to fix it. (still went it the end mind)

Habakkuk · 21 Apr 2017 at 06:29

Yep, your graphics card is on the way out.

The trouble with unplanned failure is you don't get to schedule it - expect it to go within a week, and plan accordingly.

ternity · 21 Apr 2017 at 08:08

Well that's a shame... I have contacted MSI for help. Hopefully they can repair/replace.

What is MSI like with an RMA? Never had to do it before..

Cheers

ExoMale · 23 Apr 2017 at 15:20

need a new gpu mate, i had an old card do this to me eventually, even taking the fan off and cleaning and reapplying fresh paste doesnt do anything to help.