Question Artifacts, GPU not detected

[Sudieken]

I started my computer today, and I have severe artifacts on my screen. Windows and DXDIAG say the GPU reported a problem and Wndows has shut it down. Games don't detect it. So it must be a defective GPU, right?

Well my CPU does not have integrated graphics, yet I have a display. I would chalk that up to broken weird behavior BUT when I restart my computer it takes a good 15-30 seconds for my keyboard and mouse to get power, which never happened before.

Can a failing GPU cause the mouse/keyboard to delay getting power?
Is it my motherboard failing?
Is it the PSU failing?

 

[richiestang_78]

Dying GPUs can cause some weird behavior.

What GPU is it exactly? What are your other system specs including PSU.

Do you have access to a spare GPU to see if something else isn't going on? Or can test your GPU in another system?

 

[Sudieken]

It's a 980 TI

CPU: i7-5820k
Motherboard: X99A Raider
16GB DDR4 RAM
PSU: Corsair RM850

I switched PCI slots and also switched my monitor cable.
I've been using this setup for about 3-4 years without issues.

Side note: when I take screenshots with print screen the artifacts don't show up. Does that mean anything?

 

[richiestang_78]

Try a different monitor or even a TV. Since it isnt showing up in screenshots then it could be a monitor failure

 

[Sudieken]

Try a different monitor or even a TV. Since it isnt showing up in screenshots then it could be a monitor failure

I'll try it, but then if it was just the monitor why would Windows keep saying the GPU is having problems?

 

[Sudieken]

Update: Tried a new monitor, same artifacts.

 

[richiestang_78]

Well then its your CPU, Probably the output is messed up somehow since it doesnt appear on a screen capture. Have you tried a different port or connection type from the GPU?