Hi everyone,
I created an account to share that I’m also experiencing problems with the newer driver versions when using my RX6800 Founder's Edition in combination with the Valve Index.
After installing the 24.8.1 driver, I’ve been facing the following issue: on the first boot, I’m met with a prolonged black screen. Eventually, I get an image on one of my monitors, but it flickers on and off a few times. During this, I hear the Windows sound indicating new hardware has been detected or plugged in. When I finally get to the Windows login screen, my GPU is not detected in Device Manager, and it seems the system reverts to the default driver.
Oddly, a simple reboot fixes everything, and my system works perfectly afterward. I’ve resorted to pressing the reset button on my PC to skip the wait for the display to show up. This has been my routine for the past month. However, if I disconnect power to my Valve Index, the issue doesn’t occur at all.
I’m going to test driver version 24.9.1, and if things don’t improve, I plan to revert to 24.5.1, which seems to be working better for others.
Unfortunately, driver issues like this have been a recurring problem ever since I bought this card, and it’s especially frustrating because I purchased it primarily for VR use. It feels like there’s no end to the driver-related headaches with AMD, and I’ve found myself having to roll back to older drivers time and again. At this point, I’ve lost confidence in the company’s ability to provide stable support for VR hardware.
I’m glad I stumbled upon this thread—it wasn’t easy to find. It wasn’t until I started suspecting a connection with the Valve Index that I managed to use the right search terms to land here. I can only imagine how many others are facing similar issues, tearing their hair out, or even buying new hardware without realizing the drivers are the root of the problem.
Thanks for reading, and I hope this helps others experiencing the same frustrations.
