The Problem:
I recently upgraded my computer with a new motherboard, processor, ram, and cooler. Since then I've noticed that while browsing the internet, videos will tear slightly or stutter and webpages as well. It's most noticeable in a video that zooms in on something or loading/refreshing a webpage. The tearing occurs horizontally, vertically, and sometimes as a box. It also happens more often when hardware acceleration in the browser is turned off. The problem isn't exclusive to internet browsers but is more prevalent. I also get stuttering on videos that are on my hard drive. Sound in the videos both on my computer and online is perfectly fine with no interrupts.
Computer Specs:
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Viii Hero Alpha
Processor: Intel i7-6700k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX
Ram: 4 x 8GB DDR4 2400 G Skill Ripjaws V
Video Cards: R9 280x Crossfired with a 7970
Memory: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD
2x 1TB Seagate Baracuda HDD
OS: Windows 10 Pro
PSU: Raidmax 1000w Gold
What I've tried:
The first thing I suspected was the browser so I tried with Chrome, Firefox, and IE all three were exactly the same. Next I tried crossfire on/off, each card in by itself, and then onboard graphics none of them worked. After that I checked for updated drivers and reinstalled graphics drives, still nothing. I tried upping the voltage on the cpu (It isn't overclocked at all) from 1.248 to 1.3, no change. I flashed my motherboard to the newest bios version (1402) nothing yet again. Messed around with my ram trying 1 stick, 2 sticks, 4 sticks in different slots, XMP on/off and once again, nothing. I checked the CPU settings in the bios and disabled all power altering options such as, turbo mode, speed stepping, and even c-states. At this point I'm starting to think it's all in my head so I used the same video and watched it on both my computer and my roomate's computer (He also has a 6700k). Zooming in on his computer was smooth while stuttering greatly on mine. I decided to keep ruling out the software, so I checked to make sure there wasn't any start up programs that might cause it and tried starting windows in safe mode with networking and the problem was still present. I have also tried 3 of the same model monitors, 1 of a different model, and a TV.
My plan now is try re-seating the CPU and if that doesn't work reinstalling windows. It's starting to drive me crazy so I'm hoping someone here might know of something that I've missed in troubleshooting. I believe it's either a problem with the motherboard or CPU but I could be wrong. Both are still under warranty but I would rather hold off on RMAing anything until I'm 100% sure that it is a hardware issue, since I'm in college and need my computer for classes.
Thanks in advance.
I recently upgraded my computer with a new motherboard, processor, ram, and cooler. Since then I've noticed that while browsing the internet, videos will tear slightly or stutter and webpages as well. It's most noticeable in a video that zooms in on something or loading/refreshing a webpage. The tearing occurs horizontally, vertically, and sometimes as a box. It also happens more often when hardware acceleration in the browser is turned off. The problem isn't exclusive to internet browsers but is more prevalent. I also get stuttering on videos that are on my hard drive. Sound in the videos both on my computer and online is perfectly fine with no interrupts.
Computer Specs:
Motherboard: Asus Maximus Viii Hero Alpha
Processor: Intel i7-6700k
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i GTX
Ram: 4 x 8GB DDR4 2400 G Skill Ripjaws V
Video Cards: R9 280x Crossfired with a 7970
Memory: Samsung 840 Pro 256GB SSD
2x 1TB Seagate Baracuda HDD
OS: Windows 10 Pro
PSU: Raidmax 1000w Gold
What I've tried:
The first thing I suspected was the browser so I tried with Chrome, Firefox, and IE all three were exactly the same. Next I tried crossfire on/off, each card in by itself, and then onboard graphics none of them worked. After that I checked for updated drivers and reinstalled graphics drives, still nothing. I tried upping the voltage on the cpu (It isn't overclocked at all) from 1.248 to 1.3, no change. I flashed my motherboard to the newest bios version (1402) nothing yet again. Messed around with my ram trying 1 stick, 2 sticks, 4 sticks in different slots, XMP on/off and once again, nothing. I checked the CPU settings in the bios and disabled all power altering options such as, turbo mode, speed stepping, and even c-states. At this point I'm starting to think it's all in my head so I used the same video and watched it on both my computer and my roomate's computer (He also has a 6700k). Zooming in on his computer was smooth while stuttering greatly on mine. I decided to keep ruling out the software, so I checked to make sure there wasn't any start up programs that might cause it and tried starting windows in safe mode with networking and the problem was still present. I have also tried 3 of the same model monitors, 1 of a different model, and a TV.
My plan now is try re-seating the CPU and if that doesn't work reinstalling windows. It's starting to drive me crazy so I'm hoping someone here might know of something that I've missed in troubleshooting. I believe it's either a problem with the motherboard or CPU but I could be wrong. Both are still under warranty but I would rather hold off on RMAing anything until I'm 100% sure that it is a hardware issue, since I'm in college and need my computer for classes.
Thanks in advance.
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