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For the past two weeks I've been getting flickering black screens in game mode when using SLI. This happened with Tomb Raider The Shadow of the Tomb and some older games like Dead Rising 3, 4 and GTA V. The screen will go black for a second and then back into the game. This happens off and on awhile in game mode. It last for one second or more and continues off and on and it's damn well annoying! I have ruled out the SLI bridge because I swapped it with another HB-SLI bridge and I am still getting the same crappy issue. I can also rule out it being a DisplayPort cable issues because I swapped it out with another one and I'm still having the same issues. I even reseated the video cards in their PCI-E slots in hopes to resolve the issue. That didn't fix it so then I cleaned up the NVIDA drivers and did the reinstall and still no fix. When I test each card out alone in non-sli mode I do not have these issues. It's when SLI is enabled that I get flickering black screens while gaming. About two months ago I also did the NVIDIA DisplayPort firmware update it didn't create any problem or add to this issue. What do you think it could be causing this problem? I am gearing more toward a driver issues or a certain setting I need to enable or disable to fix the issue. My PSU is a Silverstone Strider 1500+ SLI certified. I don't think it's pooping out yet on me.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/20 01:56:37
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Hey,
What happens to the GPU frequencies and usage when the black screen occurs? You can check and log that with GPU-Z sensor tab. Also you should check on the Windows Event Viewer to see if there is a system event generated when this happens.
If it's driver related, you might see something like "The driver was unresponsive and has been recovered".
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/20 06:55:54
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Try reinstalling the driver and see if this works. The other question is have you overclocked your cards if so they are arctifacting due to the clocks so your have to down click them slightly
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/20 10:42:06
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Try reinstalling the driver and see if this works. The other question is have you overclocked your cards if so they are arctifacting due to the clocks so your have to down click them slightly
I have done tried the reinstalling of drivers. Rinse and repeat with no luck. I don't overclock. The cards come OC by EVGA already. I am thinking the Windows 10 Fall update screwed things up. I might revert back to the April update build 1709 to see if that might fix the issues.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/20 14:38:33
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That could be another issue. I know they have released an update that fixes it. See if that works
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/20 15:09:06
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Try reinstalling the driver and see if this works. The other question is have you overclocked your cards if so they are arctifacting due to the clocks so your have to down click them slightly
I have done tried the reinstalling of drivers. Rinse and repeat with no luck. I don't overclock. The cards come OC by EVGA already. I am thinking the Windows 10 Fall update screwed things up. I might revert back to the April update build 1709 to see if that might fix the issues.
Do you see any errors in the Event Viewer, that coincide with the flashes? Also, have you changed which outputs you're using from the PSU to the GPU's? Changed the cables? If you run in Debug Mode (selectable under the NVCP Help Menu) do you still get the flashes?
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/20 18:21:42
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What video driver version are you using? 416.16 gave me issues with my SLI 1080 Ti FE's, but 416.34 haven't given me any issues yet. (Windows 10 1709)
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/21 10:43:19
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What video driver version are you using? 416.16 gave me issues with my SLI 1080 Ti FE's, but 416.34 haven't given me any issues yet. (Windows 10 1709)
I'm currently using the latest NVIDIA drivers version 416.34 And from a recap of feedback directly from NVidia's forum there is to be some known issues with black screen flickering which is also effecting the 10 series lineup. This has to be driver related because some games do not have this issue that I've been playing like PUBG and Dead Rising 4. I also played Skyrim with no issues. It's really a hit or miss regarding the issue now. I still don't know if I'm facing hardware failure. https://forums.geforce.co...ad-released-10-11-18-/
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/21 10:44:52
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Try reinstalling the driver and see if this works. The other question is have you overclocked your cards if so they are arctifacting due to the clocks so your have to down click them slightly
I have done tried the reinstalling of drivers. Rinse and repeat with no luck. I don't overclock. The cards come OC by EVGA already. I am thinking the Windows 10 Fall update screwed things up. I might revert back to the April update build 1709 to see if that might fix the issues.
Do you see any errors in the Event Viewer, that coincide with the flashes? Also, have you changed which outputs you're using from the PSU to the GPU's? Changed the cables? If you run in Debug Mode (selectable under the NVCP Help Menu) do you still get the flashes?
Hi, exactly where would I find these errors in the Event Viewer log? The UI seems a bit spread out? What second would show a report or errors to be exact? :)
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/21 10:46:00
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That could be another issue. I know they have released an update that fixes it. See if that works
I reinstalled Windows 10 Pro 64-bit build 1709 and updated it to the latest. It still didn't resolve the issue with black screen flickering in some game titles. So it could be two things. 1.) Driver issues from NVIDIA 2.) Hardware failure?
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/21 11:19:29
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Try reinstalling the driver and see if this works. The other question is have you overclocked your cards if so they are arctifacting due to the clocks so your have to down click them slightly
I have done tried the reinstalling of drivers. Rinse and repeat with no luck. I don't overclock. The cards come OC by EVGA already. I am thinking the Windows 10 Fall update screwed things up. I might revert back to the April update build 1709 to see if that might fix the issues.
Do you see any errors in the Event Viewer, that coincide with the flashes? Also, have you changed which outputs you're using from the PSU to the GPU's? Changed the cables? If you run in Debug Mode (selectable under the NVCP Help Menu) do you still get the flashes?
Hi, exactly where would I find these errors in the Event Viewer log? The UI seems a bit spread out? What second would show a report or errors to be exact? :)
Windows Control Panel >>> Administrative Tools >>> Event Viewer
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/21 12:05:56
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What about running a benchmark test in 3DMark Advanced Edition? If there is to be flicking I would see it within the benchmark testing. What do you think?
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/21 14:20:10
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Prob nvidia drivers. Use ddu in safe mode only and install the 411 drivers and try the same games.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/21 17:51:31
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Try reinstalling the driver and see if this works. The other question is have you overclocked your cards if so they are arctifacting due to the clocks so your have to down click them slightly
I have done tried the reinstalling of drivers. Rinse and repeat with no luck. I don't overclock. The cards come OC by EVGA already. I am thinking the Windows 10 Fall update screwed things up. I might revert back to the April update build 1709 to see if that might fix the issues.
Do you see any errors in the Event Viewer, that coincide with the flashes? Also, have you changed which outputs you're using from the PSU to the GPU's? Changed the cables? If you run in Debug Mode (selectable under the NVCP Help Menu) do you still get the flashes?
Hi, exactly where would I find these errors in the Event Viewer log? The UI seems a bit spread out? What second would show a report or errors to be exact? :)
Windows Control Panel >>> Administrative Tools >>> Event Viewer
What exactly am I looking for? In the error section? Not use to this area of Windows. 
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/22 16:08:10
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What driver were you running two weeks ago?
Are your dp cables vesa certified?
Have you tested all four of your sli fingers by running them in pairs with a flexible sli bridge?
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/24 09:30:08
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What driver were you running two weeks ago? I can't recall but they were working. I will say that I have been playing Call of Duty Black OPS 4 and it's flawless with no issues on Windows 10 build 1809 Not a single glitch. It's been amazing performance. This tells me it's the game program or drivers suited not good for older game titles or other games it might conflict with. Overall, I am very impressed with the performance in COD-B-OPS-4
Are your dp cables vesa certified? I don't know, I'm running a Monster Cable Digital Life DP
Have you tested all four of your sli fingers by running them in pairs with a flexible sli bridge? I tested with another HB SLI Bridge and still got the same issues.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/24 11:32:51
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Sounds like you'll need test all the older drivers out to see if any of them will resolve your issue. I also couldn't find your dp cable in the vesa certified list, so you should pickup a vesa certified dp cable.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/24 22:44:11
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Sounds like you'll need test all the older drivers out to see if any of them will resolve your issue. I also couldn't find your dp cable in the vesa certified list, so you should pickup a vesa certified dp cable.
What do you think? I'm running the Acer Predator X34 100Hz I will soon upgrade to an Acer Predator X35 HDR 200Hz will this cable be future proof for everything I will need it for? It appears to be on the Vesa certified list. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1LERDT/ref=twister_B01LYC65Y4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/25 00:07:08
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/25 08:33:51
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Sounds like you'll need test all the older drivers out to see if any of them will resolve your issue. I also couldn't find your dp cable in the vesa certified list, so you should pickup a vesa certified dp cable.
What do you think? I'm running the Acer Predator X34 100Hz I will soon upgrade to an Acer Predator X35 HDR 200Hz will this cable be future proof for everything I will need it for? It appears to be on the Vesa certified list.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1LERDT/ref=twister_B01LYC65Y4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0767F5DNR
Nice cable! What do you think of the Fusion 4K DisplayPort cable? I like the aesthetics of the cable. The Club3D does have DP v1.4 and it's future proof cheap in terms of the price point.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/25 10:38:37
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I just ordered from Amazon the Club3D CAC-2068 DPC. The cable is future proof wow! :)
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/25 11:35:15
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/25 11:48:55
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Sajin
Sounds like you'll need test all the older drivers out to see if any of them will resolve your issue. I also couldn't find your dp cable in the vesa certified list, so you should pickup a vesa certified dp cable.
What do you think? I'm running the Acer Predator X34 100Hz I will soon upgrade to an Acer Predator X35 HDR 200Hz will this cable be future proof for everything I will need it for? It appears to be on the Vesa certified list.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M1LERDT/ref=twister_B01LYC65Y4?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
None of the Fusion products are VESA certified just so you know. The Club3D CAC-2068 DPC is. https://www.displayport.o...egory/cables-adaptors/
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/25 12:41:27
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By ordering that cable I don't know if it will fix the problem across the board with all the games/SLI or not. One other question I have is do you think this cable the ivanky DisplayPort Cable 6.6ft can do the exact same thing as the cable I purchased? Is it VESA certified and DP v1.4 ready? ivanky DisplayPort Cable 6.6ft D https://www.amazon.com/iv...anky+Displayport+cable
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/25 12:42:57
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By ordering the cable I don't know if it will fix the problem across the board with all the games or not. One other question I have is do you think this cable the ivanky DisplayPort Cable 6.6ft can do the exact same thing as the cable I purchased?
ivanky DisplayPort Cable 6.6ft D
https://www.amazon.com/iv...anky+Displayport+cable
Nope.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/25 12:44:21
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Digital_Fuzion
By ordering the cable I don't know if it will fix the problem across the board with all the games or not. One other question I have is do you think this cable the ivanky DisplayPort Cable 6.6ft can do the exact same thing as the cable I purchased?
ivanky DisplayPort Cable 6.6ft D
https://www.amazon.com/iv...anky+Displayport+cable
Nope.
Okay, well sounds like a good purchase. I just wish the cable was sleeved lol.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/27 09:57:59
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Still flicking in games but the funny thing is on COD OPS 4 It only happens when ever I adjust the volume control on my Logitech Orion Spark G910 keyboard. My audio is a Bose Companion 5 with USB connection. How odd! Hopefully the new DP cable you recommended will fix some issues. Fingers crossed!
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/27 10:44:17
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Still flicking in games but the funny thing is on COD OPS 4 It only happens when ever I adjust the volume control on my Logitech Orion Spark G910 keyboard. My audio is a Bose Companion 5 with USB connection. How odd! Hopefully the new DP cable you recommended will fix some issues. Fingers crossed!
Crazy I've owned that keyboard for a few years now and I didnt know it had a volume control haha. Dont need it with my creative sound card that has it's own breakout module volume control/headset connection. Good luck with the new cable! I bet it will fix ya.
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/27 12:34:15
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Hey guys, what are the chances the flicking with black screens could be a result of using the monitor display has a USB Hub? I have my Logitech keyboard, mouse and Corsair RGB headphone stand all connected to the USB ports on the back of the monitor. I then have a USB 3.0 cable running to the pc to communicate and enable all those devices. Could there be a small percentage % that there is some kind interference with the single due to all the connections running to the monitor? I own an Acer Predator X34 100Hz with G-Sync. What are the odds?
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Re: EVGA 1080 Ti FTW3 SLI causing black screens in some games why?
2018/10/27 13:51:46
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Wouldn't hurt to disconnect them to see what happens.
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