[SOLVED] Strange static + colour shift on display

Dec 20, 2021
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Hello Everyone,
So I've had this issue on and off for a few months now. I get this weird color shift on the display along with slight static in darker areas. It also appears on any apps or games I open. I have no idea what triggers this and what makes it go away. Any help would be appreciated. Images are attached on the link below for your reference.
Image1
View: https://i.imgur.com/sPG3Qme.jpg

Image2(zoomed)
View: https://i.imgur.com/Rhkf3Te.jpg

My specs are as below:-
gpu - rx 570(updated drivers)
cpu - i5-3330
ram- kingston hyperx 8gb ddr3
psu - corsair cx 450
 
Solution
How old is the monitor? Any warranty left?

Most electronic products (and many products in general) nowadays have a designed in EOL (End of life). Which means that the product will fail either in part or in whole. Even if well cared for and properly used.

Plus many products are not made to be repairable. Some repairs might be possible if the electrical schematics can be found along with the necessary replacement components. Generally the work itself to troubleshoot and replace requires a strong skill set including soldering.

Parts and labor likely to cost more than a new monitor.

If you know someone who works with and repairs electronics then have them take a look at the monitor. The monitor will need to be opened up to...
Make and model motherboard? Does the motherboard support integrated graphics (iGPU)? If so, does the color problem occur using iGPU?

Video connectivity between GPU/iGPU and monitor (DP, HDMI, DVIx)?

Make and model monitor?

Check that the applicable video cable is fully and firmly connected on both ends. That there is no looseness or give in any plugs or ports.

Try another known working (no color problems) video cable between your GPU and monitor.

Try the current video cable on another known working computer(GPU) - monitor connection.

Determine the problem stays with the current computer (GPU) - monitor connection or follows the cable.

Manually download, reinstall, and reconfigure the GPU drivers. Installed drivers may be corrupt or buggy.

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An on and off (intermittent) problem suggests that something may be loose.

Power down, unplug, open the case.

Clean out dust and debris.

Verify by sight and feel that all cables, cards (including GPU), RAM, and jumpers are fully and firmly in place.

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How old is that 450 Watt Corsair PSU? History of heavy gaming use?
 
Hello good sir,
Sorry for the late response but it took me quite a lot of time to do everything you told.
That being said, I've figured out that the problem is in my monitor. I changed my hdmi wire and still the issue persisted. After that, I hooked up my laptop to the monitor through the new hdmi and still had the issue so monitor is the culprit here.
So what do you recommend now? Can I somehow fix the monitor? And why is this issue occuring in the first place?
Monitor - Dell U2413
 
How old is the monitor? Any warranty left?

Most electronic products (and many products in general) nowadays have a designed in EOL (End of life). Which means that the product will fail either in part or in whole. Even if well cared for and properly used.

Plus many products are not made to be repairable. Some repairs might be possible if the electrical schematics can be found along with the necessary replacement components. Generally the work itself to troubleshoot and replace requires a strong skill set including soldering.

Parts and labor likely to cost more than a new monitor.

If you know someone who works with and repairs electronics then have them take a look at the monitor. The monitor will need to be opened up to look for and test for failed components. Or simply find a loose wire or plug - who knows...?

Not something that most people should do on their own.

Overall, depending on where you live, you may have repair places available who will take a look for free. Other repair places will charge you to look but discount the "troubleshooting" charges from the repair costs (parts and labor). They may or may not offer some warranty on their work.

My recommendation is, if possible, to buy a new monitor. With a warranty. Properly dispose of the old monitor via recycling.

If buying a new monitor is not possible, look for a used monitor via family and friends. Someone may have an older monitor available and just want to get it out of the way.

The other option is to purchase a used monitory but that can be risky. Used monitors likely subject to failure... And most likely no warranty unless being sold as refurbished with some nominal warranty time. 90 days maybe.
 
Solution
The monitor is now 6 years old so no warranty.
I would like to look at more repair options for now.
If that doesn't work, looking for used monitor via family is a good idea!
Buying a new monitor would be the last resort for now.
With that being said, thank you so much for all your help!
Have a good day!