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Ray4
Journeyman III
‎09-07-2024 11:40 AM

RX 7800 XT Constant Driver Issues

A few months ago, I switched from Nvidia to AMD, under the impression that their drivers had improved and weren't the mess they used to be. But, man, ever since I got this GPU, I've been plagued with constant driver issues. Here are just a few examples:

  • HDR doesn't work or isn't detected by Windows.
  • Monitors aren't recognized at startup, and I have to unplug and reconnect them every time I turn on my PC.
  • Some programs are incompatible with certain driver versions, refusing to run because they don't detect a dedicated GPU.
  • Numerous games can't run in fullscreen mode, or are stuck at 240p resolution with a 54Hz refresh rate.
  • Some games can go fullscreen, but then you can't alt-tab out of them.
  • Constant stuttering and freezing in certain games and programs.
  • Blue screen of death (BSOD) when rendering AV1.
  • Signing out of Windows leads to a black screen.

And I could probably list more.

What makes it worse is that driver updates that supposedly fix these issues sometimes do help, but then reintroduce old problems. It's frustrating. Why do I have to hunt for a driver version that's over a year old, just to maybe get things working? And all the support threads, whether on Reddit or forums, just say the same thing: "Use DDU and install older drivers..." I’m exhausted and at my wit's end with this.

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Shezi
Journeyman III
3 weeks ago

Hey here are the things i tried.. hope it helps and i have the same problem. 

My PC and the issues with RX 7800 XT

 

I built my first PC in October 2024 with the following components:

• CPU: AMD 5 7600

• GPU: RX 7800 XT

• RAM: 32 GB Corsair 6400Hz

• PSU: Gigabyte 650W 80+ Gold

• SSD: M.2 Kingston

 

Since building the PC, I’ve been experiencing GPU-related issues. Here’s what I’ve encountered:

 

Games that run without problems:

• Roblox – No issues.

• Minecraft – No issues.

 

Games with crashes:

• Fortnite – Constant crashes (blue screen or freezes).

• Marvel Rivals – Crashes.

• CS:GO – Initially had crashes but now runs stable.

• Black Ops 6 – Worked fine at first but later started crashing with blue screens.

• Final Fantasy 16 – Increasing crashes after 1 hour of gameplay, needing Task Manager to force close.

 

What I’ve tried to fix the issue:

• Installing the latest drivers – Did not fix issues with Fortnite and newer games.

• Installing older drivers – My PC crashed, reporting driver incompatibility.

• Reinstalling Windows (without a USB stick) – After wiping all data and reinstalling drivers, the issue persisted.

• Using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) – Did not solve the problem.

• Installing the 23.9.1 driver (more stable) – The problem remained, and the older driver might be incompatible with newer games.

• Configuring XMP/EXPO settings – I enabled XMP/EXPO for my RAM, but the issue persists.

 

What I’ve already tested:

• Clean driver installation – Used DDU, but the problem persists.

• Reinstalling games – Reinstalled the problematic games, but crashes continue.

• Monitoring temperatures – CPU and GPU temperatures stay below 70°C, ruling out overheating as the cause.

• Installing a stable driver (23.9.1) – Installed a recommended stable driver, but the issue wasn’t resolved.

• Configuring XMP/EXPO settings – The RAM runs at optimized parameters, but the crashes still happen.

 

I hope this list helps someone facing a similar issue. If you have suggestions or solutions, I’m open to any recommendations!

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