White squares show up on my screen while gaming.

[Jigglyjay]

Hi guys, I experienced these white squares on the start screen of my game and with certain skills I use in the game as well.
Computer Build:-
Sabertooth x99 motherboard
i7 5930k
Gigabyte g1 gaming gtx 980ti
32 gigs of corsair vengeance ddr4
corsair RM750 power supply
Nothing is overclocked.

example of squares

http://postimg.org/image/xsw9rhzqj/

I'm thinking video card, but it is brand new. If anyone has answers or has experienced this problem anything will be greatly appreciated. I'm trying to figure this out while I can still exchange/return anything to the store these were purchased at. Thanks

 

[Wayfall]

RMA it

 

[Jigglyjay]

I exchanged the card, seemed to work fine. Then squares showed up. I failed to mention that it's not consistent but most of the time happens when it wakes from sleep. I want to say it's a problem with sleep and driver. But I'm not sure.

 

[Victorion]

The white (sometimes black) artifacts are usually a sign of an overheating video card. It can also be power supply, bad videorams, faulthy motherboard or loose connections.

I´d suggest you check this first:
- reseat graphics card, power plugs and confirm everything sits neat and tight.
- install a temperature monitor and post the results when the checkboard style artifacts turns up.
- if the problem persist, try underclocking your graphics card.

 

[Jigglyjay]

I've read posts about stuff with graphics cards being overclocked. But can a factory oc screw it up like that? Also would you suggest I just exchange the mother board and power supply since I have a few more days for an exchange/return. I like the sabertooth x99 but should I try a different board? Thanks in advance.

 

[Victorion]

Did you try the things I mentioned first?

 

[Jigglyjay]

I reseated the graphics card. I haven't pulled the power supply cables yet. However, it's a bit hard to troubleshoot since artifacts are inconsistent. There are times it doesn't happen at all. But since I had 30 days to return/exchange from the store, I've been trying to rule out faulty parts as quick as possible. I believe if I remember correctly I have about 4 or 5 more days to return stuff. I'm trying to avoid sending anything in under warranty and having to wait a few weeks without a computer. Thanks for the quick response.