The Death of My GPU? Why does my computer screen have lines?

[charlesrich]

My monitor is acting possessed. Why does my computer screen have lines running horizontally across my work? Is this a driver issue that can be fixed with a download, or am I looking at a $400 repair bill for a new panel? I need diagnostic help before I throw the whole tower away.

 

[Emmawoods]

Try swapping the HDMI or DisplayPort cable first because a bad connection causes artifacts all the time and it is the cheapest fix.

 

[AnnP111966]

Congratulations you just unlocked the secret retro TV filter for your modern workstation enjoy the nostalgia.

 

[Eric]

Boot into your BIOS and check if the lines stay there because if they do then it is definitely a hardware problem and not a driver glitch.

 

[Evelinawright]

It is not dying it is just trying to communicate with you in morse code from the digital afterlife.

 

[Ghausmakin]

Just check the cable pins for any bends.

 

[Lugwig]

Did you drop it or hit the screen because horizontal lines usually mean the ribbon cable inside the panel is loose and failing.

 

[ethanwalker]

Same thing happened to me last month and I had to return the whole card after spending three days troubleshooting drivers for nothing.

 

[TaylorTravels]

Take this as a sign from the universe that you finally deserve that 4K upgrade you have been staring at for months.

 

[rebeccareed]

Uninstall your drivers with DDU and do a clean install to rule out software issues before you spend any cash on repairs.

 

[Eric]

Search the forums man this literally gets posted every single day just scroll down.