Help save me from this mother-loving artifact problem

[Raswan]

Whenever I try to watch Netflix on my PC, this is what I get. Chrome, Firefox, Edge, IE, Vivaldi, Opera. Same problem in every browser.

I've updated to the latest gpu drivers (R9 280x), disabled all chrome extensions, and run antivirus. I literally cannot fix this. Please, help me.

Thanks guys.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

Whenever I try to watch Netflix on my PC, this is what I get. Chrome, Firefox, Edge, IE, Vivaldi, Opera. Same problem in every browser.

I've updated to the latest gpu drivers (R9 280x), disabled all chrome extensions, and run antivirus. I literally cannot fix this. Please, help me.

Thanks guys.

Get better internet. That's modern day buffering.

Could also be resource issue (not enough video card capability) but probably resolution changes due to buffering issues.

 

[Raswan]

Get better internet. That's modern day buffering.

Could also be resource issue (not enough video card capability) but probably resolution changes due to buffering issues.

I've got 60 down/5 up charter internet, so I'm skeptical that it's buffering. YouTube at 1080p has no problems, nor does Hulu or Amazon Prime. Also pretty sure it's not a GPU resource issue, given that the PC has a 280x with 8GB of RAM and I streamed that selfsame episode in 4k on my TCL tv downstairs immediately after shooting this. I've never seen buffering that looks like that.

 

[pandemonium]

Is this happening with any video at any time during the day on Netflix only? We need to narrow down if it's localized to the computer or if it's a bandwidth, streaming issue from the network you're connecting to. Full disclosure: I can't see the pic since I'm at work and it's blocked here. I'll check it when I get home.

Edit: Checked the video. That looks like a failing video card artifacts. Otherwise, what are the specs on the cable connecting the display? You may want to try a different connection type/cable as it may be insufficient for the amount of bits being sent over it.

 

[wilds]

This is not a bandwidth issue.

 

[pandemonium]

Okay. Cleared browser cache and reinstalled Silverlight?

 

[ao_ika_red]

Try using older driver. I found that 17.7.2 was the most stable driver before Radeon Adrenalin (17.12.1) was out and if you're not using Relive feature, simply skip Radeon Relive install process.

 

[LTC8K6]

Have you tried to look at the streaming info?

https://qz.com/261426/the-hidden-co...and-improving-your-netflix-streaming-quality/

 

[Tweak155]

Is your sig up to date on your rig? If so try the onboard video?

I think it's the video card based on the youtube video.

 

[Spjut]

If Netflix allows it, you could try disabling hardware acceleration just to rule out the graphics card or driver issue. You can also disable it in the browser.

Might also be better using the Win10 Netflix app instead of browser.

 

[wilds]

What happens if you run a game on your 280x?

 

[dave_the_nerd]

Is your sig up to date on your rig? If so try the onboard video?

I think it's the video card based on the youtube video.

That. Weird issues like that always (for me) end up being a failing GPU.

Probably failing VRAM.

 

[Lordhumungus]

Have you tried swapping cables to the monitor? I’d give that a shot, but agree that it looks like a failing GPU.

 

[PianoMan]

If it’s the video card, why does it appear only while playing Netflix? And every other streaming service OP watches doesn’t have the problem?

I’m not a software guy, but seems more like the way Netflix renders/commands the video into showing is interacting somehow with something in his setup...

But... ...dat is weird...

 

[wilds]

If it’s the video card, why does it appear only while playing Netflix? And every other streaming service OP watches doesn’t have the problem?

I’m not a software guy, but seems more like the way Netflix renders/commands the video into showing is interacting somehow with something in his setup...

But... ...dat is weird...

We have no information that this isn't appearing in other situations when the GPU is at load.

 

[PianoMan]

Yeah; just going only off so far what’s been posted on this thread...

 

[Charlie22911]

I had very similar issues when using a PCIe riser/extension. Are you using one?

 

[PianoMan]

OP - have you tried playing a game on your card yet?

 

[Ketchup]

I've got 60 down/5 up charter internet, so I'm skeptical that it's buffering. YouTube at 1080p has no problems, nor does Hulu or Amazon Prime. Also pretty sure it's not a GPU resource issue, given that the PC has a 280x with 8GB of RAM and I streamed that selfsame episode in 4k on my TCL tv downstairs immediately after shooting this. I've never seen buffering that looks like that.

But is the PC in your video on wifi with a weak signal to the router?