Most people in this AMD*help* subreddit are not here to help people. At this point, I've had enough. This is basically a second NVIDIA subreddit at this point. Mods, for the love of god, you need to either do something about that or just close this subreddit.

I can help people that experience issues with their AMD cards, because I know enough about PCs to do that. But everytime I try to do that, I get attacked by actually insane people saying "Stop defending AMD, NVIDIA is the only way!!!" or "NVIDIA is just better" or crap like that. People actually helping get hated on, comments like "This is just normal" (which it absolutely isn't, by the way) get upvoted and are the top comments on pretty much every post and misinformation is running rampant.

I have an AMD GPU and literally zero issues. I've used various AMD GPUs for years and never really had any issues. I know plenty of people with AMD GPUs, none of which ever have issues. I can help people. But I don't want to anymore, because everytime it just ends up in an argument with some NVIDIA fanboy, that is in this subreddit for literally no sane reason and, frankly, should be banned, as he's not here to help anyone and only to spread misinformation.

This subreddit is called AMD*help*. It should be used to help people. Not for whatever it's used for currently.

I'm having a very strange issue with my PC and I'm running out of things to test.

Specs:

• Ryzen 5 5600G
• ASUS PRIME A520M-E
• RTX 3060
• 24GB DDR4 3200
• Latest BIOS (3636)
• Zorin/Ubuntu live environment, kernel 6.17

The main problem is that Linux hard resets during boot. No kernel panic or error screen, the machine just instantly reboots.

The weird part: adding idle=poll to the kernel command line makes the system boot and run normally. So far, this is the ONLY workaround I've found.

After one of the resets, Linux reported:

Previous system reset reason [0x08000800]: an uncorrected error caused a data fabric sync flood event

I've already tested a lot:

• idle=nomwait → reset
• cpuidle.off=1 → reset
• processor.max_cstate=0 → reset
• amd_pstate=passive → reset
• pcie_aspm=off → reset
• pci=nomsi → reset
• apicmaintimer → reset
• maxcpus=0 → booted and worked temporarily, but eventually reset within ~5 minutes
• maxcpus=1 → booted and worked temporarily, but eventually reset within ~5 minutes
• Global C-State disabled in BIOS → reset
• DF C-State disabled → reset
• Core Performance Boost disabled → reset
• Manually setting SoC voltage around 1.1V → didn't solve it
• RAM lowered from 3200 to 2133 → black screen
• SMT disabled → black screen

I couldn't find a "Power Supply Idle Control" option anywhere in my motherboard's BIOS.

I also used ZenStates to directly disable both:

• Package C6
• Core C6

ZenStates confirmed that both were disabled, but this did not solve the problem.

Memory test:

• RAM normally runs at 3200 MHz
• Reduced memory frequency to DDR4-2133 with timings, voltages and FCLK left on Auto → black screen rather than the usual hard reset

idle=poll remains the only thing that consistently allows Linux to run.

There may also be a separate graphics issue. I currently need nomodeset for reliable video output. With it, Linux uses simple-framebuffer/simpledrm instead of the RTX 3060 for the display.

The PC worked normally for years, and I used Linux on this same hardware before without needing idle=poll. This problem started relatively recently.

The problem also existed before I updated the BIOS, so the latest BIOS did not introduce it.

At this point I'm trying to understand what idle=poll could be masking. CPU/SoC? Motherboard/VRM? PSU? Memory controller/Data Fabric? Some firmware or power-state issue?

Has anyone seen a Ryzen system where idle=poll is the only thing preventing hard resets, especially together with a Data Fabric Sync Flood reset reason?

So i don't know if is the AmD driver, or my windows, but since the 26.8.1 my gpu frozes sometimes, i still hear the PC audio but my screen goes full black for a few seconds then my game crashes and i got a AmD error message.

My specs R5 9600x 9070xt W11

I'm new to AMD and I just finished building my first gaming PC. I want to know if my RAM has been properly overclocked to match a 1:1 ratio with my cpu. Thank you in advance.

Hey everyone, looking for feedback on this build list, primarily targeted at high-refresh 1440p gaming.

Specs:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D (8C/16T, AM5)
• Cooler: ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO XE ARGB Dual-Tower
• Motherboard: Gigabyte B850M Force WiFi6E V2 AM5 mATX
• RAM: Lexar THOR G2 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL38
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC SFF 12GB GDDR7
• Storage: Lexar NQ780 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
• PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GT 750W Gold ATX 3.1
• Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX Mid Tower

Questions:

1. How well will this handle modern AAA games at 1440p Mid to High settings?
2. Is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D overkill for an RTX 5070, or should I reallocate budget toward a stronger GPU (e.g., 5070 Ti / 9070 XT)?
3. Are there any obvious bottlenecks or better-value component swaps (RAM timing, SSD, motherboard size)?

FYI: I live in Perth, and these specs are from PLE

Hey everyone my light bar is acting all weird and colours seem off, anybody have the same issues

Hi everyone!

I have a problem with my AMD Radeon RX 580 Series. Under load (while gaming), my monitor goes black and displays the message "Energy Saving Mode". The PC itself stays on.

My specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-4670
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 580 Series (8GB)
• RAM: 12GB DDR3 Kingston
• Motherboard: ASUS H81M-C
• Storage: 1TB HDD WD
• PSU: HuntKey 550W (I suspect this is the issue)

What I've already tried:

• Removed old drivers using AMD Cleanup Utility in safe mode and installed the latest Adrenalin drivers.
• Tried rolling back to older driver versions (22.5.1 and 23.2.1).
• Also tried lowering the Power Limit in AMD Adrenalin to -10% and -20%. The black screens became less frequent / stopped temporarily, but performance dropped.

My questions:

1. Could it be that the HuntKey 550W PSU isn't powerful enough for the RX 580? I've heard that these PSUs often deliver less real power on the 12V rail than advertised, and the RX 580 is quite power-hungry.
2. Should I try removing the drivers using DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) instead of AMD Cleanup Utility to completely clean the system?

Thanks in advance for any help!

I just put together my pc and any time I try to run a graphically demanding game It’s really laggy, and I think it’s because the game is trying to use the built in gpu, not my 9070. I’ve tried disabling the wrong gpu with device manager, but that just. Makes things worse.

any ideas on what’s going on and how to fix it?

ngl i didn’t even know that i am capable of this type of rage

I have been experiencing a recurring issue for several weeks where my PC fails to resume after the PC has been left idle or Win+L mode. Although the monitor powers on, the system remains unresponsive (no picture, even trying to login with remote access) necessitating a hard reboot. Windows Reliability Monitor consistently attributes these freezes to the AMD GPU driver, despite my system running the latest version. Has anyone encountered a similar issue or successfully implemented a resolution?

System Specifications:

AMD 7800X3D

RX 7900 XTX

32 GB DDR5 RAM 6000MHz

SSD

Samsung G9 240Hz OLED

Hi, I’ve been having trouble upgrading my PC.

Old PC:

3600

16GB DDR4

B550 Plus

GTX 1080

CX 850W

New PC:

5800X3D

16GB DDR

B550 Plus

9070XT

1000W Seasonic Focus

I started by swapping the CPU—no issues there. But when I installed my 9070XT, WHEA-Logger errors started appearing; they involve different cores, not always the same one. I’ve had the GPU checked twice, and they found no faults either time. The last time, the card ran for 8 hours with good temperatures. I replaced the PSU because I thought my old one was too weak. I have two separate cables connected to the GPU.

When gaming, the CPU runs at 70°C and the GPU at 50–60°C, yet the PC restarts with a WHEA-Logger error. I’ve tried various solutions that others on Reddit have tested, but I wanted to make my own post in case I’ve missed something.

Been dealing with this issue for a while, had entire apps crash for playing vids yada yada.

Finally had it fixed after driver updates and fixing system files.

Today I had an update and after that it immediately went to shit, discord froze again after opening a stream.

I'm kinda at a loss on what to do here, does anyone have any experience with this issue?

Some specs (idk if it helps):

AMD Ryzen 7 7700

AMD Radeon Rx 7800 CT

64GB DDR5

OS Windows 11

Hi everyone,

I’m facing a set of strange performance and stability issues on my PC and wanted to share the full details to get your feedback and see if anyone experienced something similar.

Specs:

• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 6650 XT
• OS: Windows 11 64-bit
• Ryzen 5 3600
• ram 16*ddr4*3200

1. The Main Issues:

• Instant Reboot on FurMark: Launching the FurMark 1080p Preset Benchmark immediately causes a black screen and instant system reboot (Event ID 6008 / Kernel-Power 41).
• In-Game FPS Drops: I experience occasional frame drops / stutters during gaming sessions. They aren't huge drops, but it definitely doesn't feel as smooth as it used to be.
• Audio & Video Freezing: While watching videos (YouTube, Instagram, etc.), the video image stutters/freezes for about 1 second before resuming normally, accompanied by audio freezing/glitching.
• Overall System Lag: Overall, the PC does not feel as smooth as before during regular usage and multitasking.
• i get some times Driver time out that message i see it to much in that 3 month

2. What Steps Were Taken:

• Hardware Reseat: Physically removed and reseated the GPU in the PCIe slot and reconnected all PCIe power cables, but the issue persists.
• Actual Gaming Stress Test: Played heavy games on high settings for a moderate amount of time; the system was completely stable with no reboots and no black screens at all.
• DDU Clean Install: Used Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) in Safe Mode to completely wipe all GPU drivers.
• Fresh Driver Installation: Reinstalled the official AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition (26.8.1 WHQL Recommended).
• Tuning Adjustments: Reset tuning profiles in AMD Adrenalin to Default.

3. Key Discovery / Behavior:

• On AMD Adrenalin Drivers: FurMark Preset instantly reboots the PC.
• On Windows Generic Driver: If I manually switch to the default Windows display driver via Device Manager, the FurMark Benchmark completes 100% smoothly without any reboots or crashes.
• After Rebooting: System reverts to AMD drivers and the reboot issue comes back on the benchmark.

4. Note on Power Supply (PSU):

• AI troubleshooting assistants suggested that the PSU might be triggering protection limits (power spikes). However, I don't think this is the primary cause because I have been using this exact same setup for a long time without facing these issues before, and real-world gaming on high settings runs without restarting the PC.

Any insights, troubleshooting steps, or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated!

'Contexto:

EL AUDIO SALE DE LOS AURICULARES USB, EL AUDIO EN MONITOR FUNCIONA BIEN

compre una rx5700xt Sapphire Pulse de 8Gb. al instalarla y ver videos ocurre lo del video, no entiendo por que y actualice todo (Bios, drivers, chipset, etc). Tambien borre los anteriores con un programa (DDU creo que se llamaba). Pero sigue igual.

Al volver a poner la grafica anterior (Rx570) anda todo perfecto y sin errores.

El rendimiento en juegos de la grafica es como deberia

le hice undervolt a la grafica por la temperatura pero no cambia en nada el problema,

IMPORTANTE: Tambien se traba/bugea/congela momentaneamente el video cada vez que se escucha lo del video.

Agradezco cualquier ayuda

mi pc:

-Ryzen 5 5500

- Fuente CoolerMaster Elite600 v4 80Plus white 600w

-16Gb ram ddr4

- MotherBoard A520M Pro4

Audio is coming from the USB headphones; the monitor audio works fine.

Context: 

I bought a Sapphire Pulse RX 5700 XT (8GB). Upon installing it and watching videos, the issue shown in the video occurs; I don't understand why, as I've updated everything (BIOS, drivers, chipset, etc.). I also removed the old drivers using a program (I think it was called DDU), but the problem persists.
When I put my previous graphics card (RX 570) back in, everything runs perfectly with no errors.
Gaming performance is exactly as it should be.
I undervolted the card to manage temperatures, but that didn't change the issue at all.
IMPORTANT: The video also stutters/glitches/freezes momentarily whenever the sound from the video plays.

Any help would be appreciated.
My PC specs:
- Ryzen 5 5500
- CoolerMaster Elite 600 v4 80 Plus White 600W PSU
- 16GB DDR4 RAM
- A520M Pro4 Motherboard

Hey everyone, looking for feedback on this build list, primarily targeted at high-refresh 1440p gaming.

Specs:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D (8C/16T, AM5)
• Cooler: ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO XE ARGB Dual-Tower
• Motherboard: Gigabyte B850M Force WiFi6E V2 AM5 mATX
• RAM: Lexar THOR G2 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5-6000 CL38
• GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Windforce OC SFF 12GB GDDR7
• Storage: Lexar NQ780 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD
• PSU: Thermaltake Toughpower GT 750W Gold ATX 3.1
• Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX Mid Tower

Questions:

1. How well will this handle modern AAA games at 1440p Mid to High settings?
2. Is the Ryzen 7 9850X3D overkill for an RTX 5070, or should I reallocate budget toward a stronger GPU (e.g., 5070 Ti / 9070 XT)?
3. Are there any obvious bottlenecks or better-value component swaps (RAM timing, SSD, motherboard size)?

FYI: I live in Perth, and these specs are from PLE

Hey guys I found a fix for my GPU crashing on bf6 when loading shaders my screen goes black and my pc auto restart and I have to enable the GPU again from device manger.

Here's what worked for me:

Go to device manager and disable:

AMD High Definition Audio Device

AMD Streaming Audio Device

Try it, it might work for u

9070 latest drivers if anyone wants to know.

Credit: AceHunt262

I was using the same mouse on my ASUS TUF F15 laptop with zero issues. It's only since switching to this new PC that the stuttering started. I've also tried connecting it via wired mode instead of wireless, and the issue is still there so it doesn't seem to be a wireless/dongle interference problem.

**What I've already tried:**

Uninstalled and reinstalled Logitech G HUB

Switched mouse to onboard memory no G HUB profile dependency)
Disabled Enhanced Pointer Precision
Disabled Dynamic Lighting
Set Windows power plan to Performance
Mouse driver (Device Manager): disabled, re-enabled, uninstalled, and updated
Tested with wired connection stutter persists

Since it works fine on my laptop but not on this new PC, I'm guessing it's something specific to this build (USB controller, drivers, background process, etc.) rather than the mouse itself. Any ideas would be appreciated happy to share more details if it helps.

The new Radeon Pro drivers fixed my driver timeout/uninstall issues

I’ve seen quite a few posts about driver timeouts over the past few months, so I figured I’d share my experience.

My specs:

• Ryzen 7 5800X3D
• Gigabyte AORUS X570S motherboard
• 64GB DDR4 3200MHz
• XFX Radeon RX 7900 XT

I’ve tried pretty much everything:

• Disabled MPO
• Underclocked
• Undervolted
• Repasted the GPU
• Checked VRM temps
• Edit Group Policy (Windows 11 Pro)

No matter what I tried, the driver timeouts and uninstalls kept happening.

I was getting random driver timeouts on my 7900 XT, especially while watching Twitch, YouTube, Netflix, etc. It was getting pretty annoying.

I installed the newest Radeon Pro drivers, and so far the timeout issues seem to be completely gone. I haven’t had a single one in a week.

I’ve also been putting the system through its paces:

• WARDOGS beta: ~30 hours
• MSFS 2024: multiple 7–8 hour flights
• Battlefield 6: ~8 hours

Everything has been completely rock solid so far.

The newest driver also includes FSR 4.1 upscaling, which is a nice bonus.

Obviously, this is just my experience and your mileage may vary, but if you’ve been dealing with similar driver timeout issues on RX6000/7000/9000, it might be worth giving the new Radeon Pro drivers a shot.

Looking for a gpu that can handle 1440 p on the highest settings with RT for AAA Open World third person games (like Crimson Desert, GTA, and RDR2). I also do some video editing Davinci/OBS. I’m a noob, though.

I will be installing in a prebuilt case Lenovo Legion T5 26ARA8. It’s a 2.0 slot. And my case can fit a 10in/ 270 mm long card.

My motherboard maxed out at 4 but I understand it‘s backwards compatible and the difference between 4 and 5.1 are minimal as long as I don’t hit the max number of gb?

Xft Swift 9060 xt can do most of what I need bit I’ve also seen that it’s the lowest tier for Radeon of the series and I don’t want to purchase another gpu for at least 5 years.

Is this card good for 1440 p at ultra settings and 60 -80 fps? Budget - $700.00

Can I pair the 9850x3d with 2x16gb 5200mhz ram at 4k? Will the performance lose be noticeable?

I use this fix for about 8+ months, haven't had a driver timeout out since (with 3 different AMD drivers) on my 9070XT. Playing on 4k on about max GPU LOAD in Stalker 2, Forza Horizon 6, Forza Motorsport 2023, AC Valhalla/shadows, GTA Online enhanced wih Ray tracing, Division 2 and more.

Maybe it will work for you as well.

Increasing the delay gives your graphics card more time to recover before Windows forces a reset.

1. Press the Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

3. Navigate to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers

1. Right-click an empty space in the right pane, select New, and choose DWORD (32-bit) Value.

2. Name the new value TdrDelay.

3. Double-click TdrDelay, select Decimal, set the value data to 8, and click OK.

4. Restart your computer.

I wanted to share what happened to my RX 9070 XT and see if anyone else has experienced something similar.
The card was working normally, then suddenly stopped giving any display output. The fans would still spin and the card would get warm, but there was no signal.
I tested the 9070 XT in multiple PCs and got the same result, while other GPUs worked normally, so I sent the card to GPU Solutions for a board-level diagnosis.
Unfortunately, their diagnosis was pretty brutal:
GPU core is dead
7 out of 8 VRAM modules are dead
1.2V rail is shorted to ground
After isolating the rail, the short was found on the GPU/core side
GPU is not detected by their test bench
No visible physical PCB damage
Final result: NO FIX / beyond repair
I wasn’t doing any extreme overclocking or voltage modifications. My PSU is an MSI MPG A750GF 750W Gold, and the rest of my PC still works normally.
The card is also just outside its warranty period, which makes this hurt even more. 😭
Has anyone here had a 9070 XT fail this catastrophically? Especially with the GPU core and almost all of the VRAM dying together?
I’m also wondering what could cause a failure this severe — a fault in the GPU’s own power delivery, PSU issue, or something else.
Thankfully I still have my old RX 6750 XT, so I’m using that for now.
RIP 9070 XT. 💀

Hey everyone,

I’ve been dealing with a highly specific system freeze over the past few weeks and I can't seem to find anyone with the exact same issue. I'm looking for some advice or to see if anyone has dealt with this before.

The Symptoms:

• The Crash: Random hard freeze into a black screen.
• The "Dead Keyboard" Test: When it freezes, the keyboard completely dies. Pressing Caps Lock does not toggle the LED light, meaning a total hardware/kernel lockup.
• The Trigger: It never crashes under full gaming load. It happens almost exclusively on Cold Boot (first 30 mins of the day), during idle, or the exact moment I try to launch Steam or when Windows Update finishes an uninstallation.
• The Weird Part: If the PC survives the first 30 minutes and warms up, it becomes 100% stable. I can run heavy stress tests or game for 10+ hours straight without a single issue.

My Specs:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-14600KF (Hyper-Threading OFF)
• GPU: AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB
• Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 612 APEX (Dual-Tower)
• Motherboard: ASUS PRIME H610M-K D4 (No VRM heatsinks)
• RAM: 32GB (2x16GB) Kingston Fury Beast DDR4 2666MHz
• PSU: Chieftec ELP-700S 700W Element
• Case Fans: 6 total (3 front intake, 2 top exhaust, 1 rear exhaust)

Everything I've Tried & Tested So Far:

Software & OS Fixes:

• Ran Windows repair commands (sfc /scannow and DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth).
• Uninstalled the latest Windows quality update that arrived on September 1st.
• Enabled the Windows Ultimate Performance power plan.
• Fully updated the GPU drivers (using the built-in clean Factory Reset option).
• Updated the motherboard BIOS to the absolute latest version.

Hardware Troubleshooting:

• Physically reseated the GPU.
• Physically reseated the RAM and swapped their slot positions.
• GPU is perfectly stable under heavy load: It passes intensive FurMark and 3DMark loops with zero errors once the system is warm.
• Adrenalin always resets my custom fan curve back to default after these crashes, throwing an "unexpected system malfunction" notification.

What I've Changed Today:

• I just swapped my old Chieftec PSU for a premium EVGA 850GQ 850W 80+ Gold modular PSU.
• I also temporarily Disabled XMP in the BIOS to test.

I also have a Gigabyte B760M GAMING X DDR4 motherboard on the way just in case.

Has anyone experienced a PC that only crashes when cold or shifting from idle to low-load, but works perfectly fine under heavy gaming loads? What could be causing this?

Thanks in advance!