Did I get a faulty RTX 3080 or is it the result of playing in 1080p

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Is My RTX 3080 Defective or Is 1080p Gaming the Culprit?

As a PC enthusiast, there’s nothing quite as frustrating as encountering unexpected performance issues with new hardware. Recently, I’ve been grappling with perplexing visual problems while gaming on my RTX 3080, and I’m seeking guidance from the community.

My Setup:

  • Processor: Intel i7 9700K
  • RAM: 32GB at 3600 MHz
  • Graphics Card: NVIDIA RTX 3080

Despite this powerhouse of a build, I’m experiencing significant aliasing in nearly all the games I play. It’s as if I can discern individual pixels, and the overall appearance isn’t smooth at all. To ensure that the problem doesn’t lie with my monitor, I’ve performed a side-by-side comparison with a PC housing an RTX 2060. To my surprise, the RTX 2060 delivered a noticeably better visual experience, albeit at a lower frame rate.

I’ve diligently experimented with every setting in the NVIDIA Control Panel to no avail. In fact, I’m considering testing an older GTX 1660 in this build, hoping that if the aliasing issue resolves, I can confirm my suspicions about the RTX 3080 being at fault.

One question I have: is the RTX 3080 inherently problematic, or could the fact that I’m gaming at 1080p be influencing the output? While using Dynamic Super Resolution (DSR) to upsample to 4K seems to alleviate some issues, not every game supports this feature, adding to my frustration.

I initially sought advice from NVIDIA but, unfortunately, my post was promptly deleted. So here I am, reaching out to this community in hopes of insight or suggestions.

What I’ve Tried:

  • Fresh installation of drivers
  • Installation of the latest drivers
  • Enabling Anti-Aliasing (AA)
  • Swapping monitors to rule out display issues

I appreciate any guidance or assistance that you can provide. Additionally, I’m in the process of compiling screenshots for better clarity, but switching the monitor between two PCs is taking longer than anticipated.

Thank you in advance for your help, and I look forward to sharing my findings as I delve deeper into this issue!

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  1. Hi there,

    It sounds like you’ve already taken some great troubleshooting steps. The aliasing you’re experiencing at 1080p on your RTX 3080 could be related to several factors rather than a faulty card. Here are some suggestions that might help clarify and resolve the issue:

    • Check In-Game Settings: Make sure that anti-aliasing (AA) is enabled and set to a high enough level within each game. Some games may have specific settings that override NVIDIA control panel options.
    • Adjust Image Scaling: Since you’ve tried DSR, try experimenting with different scaling resolutions, like 1440p or 4K, even if temporarily, to see if image quality improves and aliasing reduces.
    • Update or Roll Back Drivers: Sometimes, even the latest drivers can cause issues. Consider testing a stable driver version known for reliability, or perform a clean driver installation to rule out driver corruption.
    • Monitor and Connection Quality: Double-check your monitor’s refresh rate and ensure your display cable (HDMI/DisplayPort) is capable of handling your GPU’s output at its native resolution and high refresh rates.
    • Test Different Games and Settings: Some games are more prone to aliasing at lower resolutions; applying in-game anti-aliasing solutions can make a
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