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Troubleshooting Intermittent Monitor Blackouts During Heavy Usage
Experiencing brief blackouts on your monitor that last between 2 to 3 seconds can be both frustrating and disruptive, especially when they occur unpredictably and vary based on your activity. These blackouts are reminiscent of the visual disruptions seen when a monitor switches in and out of exclusive fullscreen mode—commonly during intensive gaming sessions. However, in my case, they happen rarely with general tasks and become more frequent when I engage in resource-intensive activities, such as playing certain unoptimized games or performing complex editing in software like Photoshop.
Symptoms and Observations
- The monitor occasionally goes completely black for 2-3 seconds, later returning to normal operation.
- These blackouts are more prevalent during specific activities, notably:
- Playing unoptimized or demanding games.
- Performing high-load tasks such as complex Photoshop edits.
- Zooming into chaotic simulations in applications like Universe Sandbox.
- On some occasions, during heavy Photoshop edits, my computer shuts down unexpectedly without any error messages. This issue has led me to stop using this particular PC for Photoshop work due to risks of data loss and file corruption.
System Specifications
- Graphics Card: AMD Radeon RX 6750 XT 16GB
- RAM: 16GB Dual Channel
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X (Questioning this choice, considering I already have a capable graphics card—possibly a result of earlier misinformed decisions)
- Power Supply: 750W PSU with 80 Plus Gold certification
Troubleshooting Efforts Already Undertaken
I’ve exhausted many common troubleshooting steps, including:
- Trying different video cables to rule out physical connections.
- Updating drivers or reverting to previous driver versions.
- Adjusting display and graphics settings both within Windows and on the monitor itself.
- Consulting with knowledgeable individuals by sharing my registry edit recordings to interpret any underlying issues.
Despite these efforts, the problem persists. Based on my observations and tests, hardware errors or power supply issues seem plausible, but thorough diagnostics with various tools show no evident faults. Given that I use a high-quality, sufficient power supply, I am skeptical that the PSU is at fault.
Request for Assistance
I am reaching out to the community for further insights. If anyone is willing to review my registry logs during crashes or
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