Question My graphics card is acting weird with Screen artifacts

[Ghost23]

So a couple of days ago, I started having an issue with my computer's graphics card and for some reason, it's now displaying artifacts all over my screen and I have no idea what is happening. When I type, there are sometimes more of these artifacts. It's not just that but when I play games like Watch Dogs, it will freeze and give me a Driver Timeout error. I have updated the drivers for the GPU before, but it hasn't helped. But when my monitor is plugged into my computer through Integrated graphics, it works fine. I don't know what to do, does anyone have any info? Thanks.

Specs are down below:

Windows 11 Home
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with Radeon Graphics
AMD Radeon RX 6400
8GB RAM

If you guys need more info on the specs or the problem I'm facing, please contact me.

 

[sizzling]

This very much sounds like a dying gpu. If it’s still under warranty I would start the process to return it.

 

[Ghost23]

This very much sounds like a dying gpu. If it’s still under warranty I would start the process to return it.

But I had that GPU ever since I got my first gaming desktop back in November. It came with my HP Victus 15L. Think I should get a new GPU and upgrade my computer?

 

[sizzling]

But I had that GPU ever since I got my first gaming desktop back in November. It came with my HP Victus 15L. Think I should get a new GPU and upgrade my computer?

The best test would be putting the gpu in another pc and seeing if the problem follows it.

You could do a gpu upgrade, the important thing would be ensuring your psu is sufficient for the new gpu.

 

[Ghost23]

The best test would be putting the gpu in another pc and seeing if the problem follows it.

You could do a gpu upgrade, the important thing would be ensuring your psu is sufficient for the new gpu.

I would be able to test it on another computer, but I don't think I may have one that could work with my current graphics card.

I would have to get a job and save up some money so I can save up for a new GPU and power supply, especially if I plan on building my gaming PC.

 

[sizzling]

I would be able to test it on another computer, but I don't think I may have one that could work with my current graphics card.

I would have to get a job and save up some money so I can save up for a new GPU and power supply, especially if I plan on building my gaming PC.

Is there a computer shop that could test it for you? At least that way you would know for sure it’s the gpu. I would expect only a small charge for their time.