What is DISP-SYNC-LOSS?
DISP-SYNC-LOSS is a high-severity graphics card (GPU) problem. The image goes black for a second and pops up again, the connection with the monitor is lost. This usually traces back to high temperatures, wear of memory chips, faulty driver and poor quality video cable. Work through the steps below in order.
Common Causes
- High temperatures
- Wear of memory chips
- Faulty driver
- Poor quality video cable
Step-by-Step Fix Guide
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Install the older stable driver using DDU
Install the older stable driver using DDU resolves the majority of DISP-SYNC-LOSS cases on its own, making it the logical starting point.
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Replace the cable with a certified
Should the issue continue afterward, the remaining steps are there to cover the less common gpu instability scenarios.
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Underclock the memory in MSI Afterburner
This step, "Underclock the memory in MSI Afterburner", specifically rules out wear of memory chips.
Commands & Diagnostics
dxdiag
nvidia-smi
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, high temperatures is behind DISP-SYNC-LOSS. Wear of memory chips, faulty driver and poor quality video cable can trigger it too.
"Install the older stable driver using DDU" clears up most DISP-SYNC-LOSS reports by itself. The remaining steps above cover what's left.
DISP-SYNC-LOSS is a high-severity error. It won't damage your PC instantly, but repeated occurrences usually point to a deeper problem worth addressing soon.
You shouldn't need to. Work through the guide above first — a reinstall is only worth considering if none of those steps help.
Yes — GPU or memory overclocking is one of the most frequent triggers for DISP-SYNC-LOSS. Try resetting your GPU to stock clocks using MSI Afterburner or your OC software, then test for stability before investigating other causes.
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