If your video card is producing odd artifacts when gaming, this typically suggests there is an issue with your hardware or software causing instability which can be caused by several factors.
The first step to take in this situation is to diagnose and identify the exact cause of the issue. This should involve running basic hardware tests such as stress tests on your GPU, RAM, and other components to make sure everything is operating correctly.
You also need to check your system settings and adjust any graphical settings that could be taxing your system. This can include changing the resolution, lowering the quality of textures and shadows, or disabling anti-aliasing and v-sync. If your video card is overclocked, it’s also important to reset your GPU to factory settings and check if the artifacting persists.
If the problems persist even after making these adjustments, then it’s likely that you have a hardware problem. It’s possible that one of the components inside your computer has failed, such as the GPU, RAM or Motherboard. To ensure that this is the case, it’s recommended to remove each component one by one, starting with the GPU and testing the system after each component is removed. If the artifacting stops, then you know that component was the cause of the issue.
In the scenario that the issue persists after removing all components, then it’s likely that you have a software issue. This could be caused by faulty drivers or other software conflicts, corrupted files, or malware.
To start with, you should check for corrupt system files by running a System File Checker (SFC) scan followed by a DISM scan. If any errors are detected, then you should repair them with the help of Windows Update.
Next, you should check for faulty drivers and update them using the Device Manager. You should also check for any outdated software or firmware and update them accordingly.
Finally, you should scan your system for any malicious software that could be causing the issues. To do this, you should run a full system scan with an anti-virus and anti-malware program.
Once you’ve completed these steps and the issue persists, then it’s a good idea to contact the customer support team of the GPU manufacturer as they may have an update or solution that can help. In addition, if the video card is still within its warranty period, then you should consider getting a replacement.
By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and solve the issue of your video card producing odd artifacts when gaming.