Images / videos / games blurry and downscaled despite max settings.

I have unfortunately tried all of these things; I have some background in tech and computers myself, and this does seem to be a windows exclusive issue, as it has happened to two setups of mine with different displays, display cables, and entirely different GPUs.

Whether it's a windows scaling or Nvidia optimization issue is to be determined, but it does seem to be triggered by specific applications which then affect other applications as well. In my case, the game Smite (by Hi-Rez Studios) caused this to happen twice.

Hi Welcome to Microsoft community.I understand you're experiencing issues with blurry images, videos, and games despite having a powerful setup. Given your configuration and the steps you've already taken, here are several potential solutions to help you troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the problem:1. Check Display Resolution and ScalingEnsure that your display is set to its native resolution. Right-click on the desktop, select Display settings, and check that the Display resolution is set to the recommended (native) resolution of your monitor. Additionally, check the Scale and layout settings. If scaling is set above 100%, try setting it back to 100% to see if that improves clarity. 2. Monitor Refresh Rate Verify that your monitor is running at the correct refresh rate. In Display settings, scroll down to Advanced display settings and check the refresh rate. Make sure it matches your monitor's specifications (e.g., 60Hz, 120Hz, etc.). 3. Graphics Settings in GamesIn individual games, check the graphics settings. Sometimes games have their own resolution settings that can override global settings. Make sure the resolution matches your monitor's native resolution. Look for any options related to Texture Quality, Rendering Quality, or Resolution Scale and ensure they are set to high. 4. NVIDIA Control Panel SettingsOpen the NVIDIA Control Panel and navigate to Manage 3D settings. Here are some specific settings to check:Set Image Scaling to "Off" if it's enabled.Ensure that Power Management Mode is set to "Prefer maximum performance." Under Texture Filtering, set Quality to "High Quality." 5. Disable Windows Game ModeSometimes Windows Game Mode can cause issues. To disable it: Go to Settings > Gaming > Game Mode and turn it off. 6. Test Different Display Ports/CablesEven though you've tried different cables, ensure you're using high-quality cables that support the resolutions and refresh rates you're trying to achieve (e.g., DisplayPort 1.4 or HDMI 2.1). Try different ports on your GPU if available, as some ports may behave differently depending on the setup. 7. Disable Hardware Acceleration In applications (like browsers or media players) that support hardware acceleration, try disabling it to see if it improves image rendering. 8. Check for Background Processes Sometimes background applications can impact performance. Open Task Manager and check for any resource-heavy applications running in the background. 9. Reinstall GPU Drivers Completely Use Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) to completely remove your graphics drivers. After that, reinstall the latest drivers from NVIDIA’s website. This can sometimes resolve issues that a regular driver update does not. 10. Contact Support If the issue persists after trying these steps, consider reaching out to NVIDIA support or the game's support forums for more tailored assistance. I hope one of these suggestions helps you resolve the blurriness and rendering issues. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to ask!

Best regardsDerrick Qian | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

Hi Caleb, thank you for replying and I do apologize it didn't work on your end, but there is nothing to worry other advisors can take a look at it and will share some other ways that can fix the issue.

Hi Caleb, thanks for reaching out. My name is Bernard a Windows fan like you. I'll be happy to help you out today, my timezone is UTC +8.

I understand the issue you have, there is nothing to worry I am here to help, based on your inputs and since you have reinstalled Windows, this issue might be due to power loss or a hardware-related problem on the PC, in addition, can you please check the System logs on the PC so that we can further examine what is the root cause of the issue?

To do this kindly follow the steps from this link:

https://www.yourwindowsguide.com/2017/12/how-to...

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

Then please upload it by following the steps from the link.

Let me know how it goes and I hope that helps.

Bernard

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