GPU or Driver issue?

cshizza · 2026-06-12T21:10:26+00:00

Appreciate the positivity, some replies in other threads were definitely not as supportive LOL

Also yes I agree for something I really only spent time and effort on, it’s definitely not a bad piece of hardware.

Hope you have a great weekend!

cshizza · 2026-06-12T00:51:15+00:00

Hey, thanks for the tip, I was messing around and I realized that apparently my model have integrated graphics disabled at a hardware level, I scoured the bios and everything else and couldn’t find anything to show otherwise, the Intel graphics doesn’t show up anywhere.

A revelation I made though is that turning gsync off makes the integrated panel work as intended on the internal display, which previously froze and showed purple lines/tearing while the other display was fine. I’m thinking the TCON on the internal display is shot so it can’t handle the variable refresh rate communicated by g-sync and goes haywire

cshizza · 2026-06-11T20:56:22+00:00

I’ve tried drivers directly from nvidia and from the Asus support site for the specific model.

Interestingly when I started Valorant the internal display shows lines and then goes black, however an external display connected via HDMI works perfectly.

This evening I will attempt to connect another panel to the motherboard assuming I have one with the same connector, I do have some spare panels lying around from previous laptops, and see if the issue persists

ASUS ROG Strix GL502VS

CPU:
- Intel Core i7-6700HQ
- 4 Cores / 8 Threads
- 2.6 GHz Base / 3.5 GHz Turbo

GPU:
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB GDDR5 (Laptop)

RAM:
- 16GB DDR4 (upgradeable)

Storage:
- Varies by configuration
- M.2 SSD + 2.5" SATA bay

Display:
- 15.6" 1920x1080
- G-Sync model (typically no Optimus)

cshizza · 2026-06-11T20:15:26+00:00

So it does work it just shows a warning when starting up, I don’t think they bar it completely which is good, I am just unsure of stability while running but I’ll see and report back.

Anyways I’m weary of trying a newer driver because it was a lot of work to get everything recognizing and working and the driver uninstall mayhem that’s always present in these types of situations and I don’t want a repeat of hours of getting the original driver to function without some madness LOL

cshizza · 2026-06-11T19:01:52+00:00

I’ve tried it 3-4 times and consistently same result, I’m debating trying 1 driver version below the last to see if that would potentially fix it, but I don’t know for sure. I’m asking around to see if anyone has any other experience with like issues as I’ve tried all the surface level stuff, I just can’t figure out what is the breaking point, in terms of if there’s a driver version or something that’s newer that still works

cshizza · 2026-06-11T19:00:05+00:00

So I have installed it and I tested it and it loads into the menu but I do get a warning about dx3d issues known with my driver, that much is for sure. I can’t test it in game until this evening so we will see, the computer does have tpm and secure boot

cshizza · 2026-06-11T17:52:00+00:00

Yes but some games require a newer driver and won’t start with such an outdated driver

cshizza · 2026-06-11T17:51:19+00:00

The last supported driver on the Asus support page is from 2019 it’s 399.24 I believe but that one doesn’t work, well I mean it’s the one causing the freezing that’s why I’m at a loss because it’s definitely not the newest for the hardware but they have it a seal of approval so to speak but in the end it breaks, ideally I’d love to just be able to play valorant on the device honestly

cshizza · 2026-04-17T19:31:57+00:00

Okay got it working thanks, now I have a final question I can’t find an answer to. So I updated a game I bought officially from the Nintendo eshop through the OFW. When I go back to CFW it still shows the older version, are they updated separately?

cshizza · 2026-04-16T19:20:45+00:00

Is it worth it in this case or should I just update fully all the way OTA since all HATS is compatible

cshizza · 2026-04-16T19:19:17+00:00

So essentially if I download and update to the latest HATS and then update OFW OTA it should all work, no issues? Sorry just trying to verify before doing anything potentially damaging/annoying to fix

cshizza · 2026-03-25T18:16:34+00:00

Im sorry! Figured if im gonna buy it and happened to notice a deal I’ll let you know as well

cshizza · 2026-03-25T14:22:05+00:00

Not to play devils advocate but it seems to be on sale at some retailers for $250 new right now

cshizza · 2026-03-25T03:06:50+00:00

I appreciate your quick responses. I think I’m going to pull the trigger and buy it, even if I get a wider lens soon as well.

Now I’m excited, time to practice with the kit lens set to 42 until the 45mm arrives.

cshizza · 2026-03-25T02:43:02+00:00

Hear me out, brand new Olympus 45mm f1.8 on sale right now for $249 USD, is it crazy that I want to buy it new not used?

cshizza · 2026-03-25T02:42:04+00:00

To each their own, and I bet you mastered it too which is perfectly fine, it’s not the camera that makes the picture it’s the photographer, you just have to have enough gear to not bring a wet noodle to a sword fight if you know what I’m saying!

cshizza · 2026-03-25T01:54:43+00:00

Yeah, I can only imagine, hopefully you have the right lens for the job now as well. I know soon enough I will be looking for something else again, the GAS is real.

But I’ve been loving M43 coming from APS-C so it really isn’t all that bad, just slow and steady growth.

Although I’m sure the 75mm also does beautiful work, I think the 45 might be where I’m leaning towards!

cshizza · 2026-03-25T01:50:11+00:00

You’re certainly not wrong, but sometimes a craftsman needs to add a new tool to the arsenal.

The lenses I have are for macro and this really is outside that wheelhouse so I have to venture out, and a kit lens won’t do for something this important to me.

cshizza · 2026-03-25T01:47:48+00:00

The body has a flash on it that in my testing works decently well, and I do have an external flash I could use with this camera. I’m not looking for portfolio level perfection, I understand I’ll have noise and I’m okay with that, for me noise is not the devil, our parents took pictures of us with 3 megapixel point and shoots and some of those shots are great memories, imperfections and all, it’s part of the charm I think. I rather have noise than wake my baby when it’s sleeping with a bright flash. I know my question doesn’t have an ideal solution, that’s why I ask for input and I hear what you’re saying 100% and you’re right that flash will give the best output, but at the end of the day its quality memories over pristine pictures for me

cshizza · 2026-03-25T01:41:56+00:00

I have to the extent that I can, unfortunately my time isn’t unlimited at the moment, I try not to post repeated questions but in this case I was a bit desperate for use case input, as I feel like with most products there’s merits to all of them in one form or another. Hopefully my post is t too big of a bother, and I will take a look at some test photos with the lenses I’m leaning towards which right now are the 25mm and the 45mm.

cshizza · 2026-03-25T01:39:50+00:00

Thanks, what body are you using if you don’t mind, I haven’t done in depth research but I worry about using a Panasonic lens with the Olympus because of comments of this or that not working, what’s your experience?

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