"Nvidia GPUs thread": your experience, here!

AgentX20

JimK Which 1660 super do you use without problems? Thank you…

I've tried an MSI VENTUS XS OC and an EVGA 1660 Super (not sure of the exact model) - and neither worked for me sadly.

Aquila

Is it possible that 1080ti gives me stomach ache? Yesterday I didn't use it no ache. The day before I used it and in the morning I had stomach ache and reflux.
This could be strange because with 1080ti I never had migraine and nausea.
Are there user with stomach ache caused by devices?

Ps. My 1660 is Msi Ventus 2x

FreeStar

Aquila

Which graphics card, the 1660 or the 1080Ti, turned out to be better for your eyes and health? What's the conclusion?

simplex

parawizard RGB, 420 and 444

try RGB, then 4:4:4

4:2;0 definently use smoothing

Aquila

FreeStar
1660 super top.
I'm using for 10 days continually, no issues
I'll swap it and I'll test 1080ti again for 10 days too l.

FreeStar

Aquila I'll swap it and I'll test 1080ti again for 10 days too l.

You haven't tested the 1080Ti again yet? Which manufacturer 1080Ti video card are you going to test?

FreeStar

I’ve been using a 1660 Ti and it works well enough for me, but it just doesn’t have enough power for three 4K monitors. I’m thinking about going with a 1080 Ti. What kind of issues did you have with the 1080 Ti compared to the 1660 Super? Which model and brand of the 1080 Ti are you planning to test? Looking forward to seeing your new test results.

simplex

FreeStar

Today I sold gtx1080ti 11gb asus strix, it gave me pain in brows + brainfog similar to rtx2070s ( not so hard as rtx30 or rtx40 )

gtx1060 is okay in my PC

FreeStar

simplex

So you just swapped in the 1660 instead of the 1080 Ti ? Was the motherboard, Windows version, and driver version all the same? What WDDM version does dxdiag show on your system?

WDDM versions above 2.7 just don’t sit right with my eyes. But 2.7 on Win 10 LTSC feels perfect — smooth and easy on the eyes.

simplex

FreeStar Was the motherboard, Windows version, and driver version all the same?

Yes I reset CMOS in BIOS and reinstall drivers, i.e. get same config but another GPU

my safe OS is w10 1809 LTSC 17763.1098, wddm 2.5

FreeStar

Thinking about trying out the Palit GTX 1080 Ti GameRock.

FreeStar

simplex

Is Windows 10 1809 LTSC (build 17763.1098) with WDDM 2.5 better for you than Windows 10 LTSC 2021 (21H2)? What kind of symptoms do you get on 21H2 WDDM 2.7?

Why did you reset CMOS and reinstall the drivers? I feel like testing should be done without reinstalling the driver.

Have you tried any other GTX 10xx cards besides ASUS? If so, which ones, and how did your eyes react to them?

simplex

FreeStar

https://ledstrain.org/d/2807-safe-hardware-pc-builds-list

1st message

FreeStar

Anyone here compared cards using the same GPU? Is it possible they can feel different on the eyes even if it’s the same chip but different cards brands?

Staycalmsyndrome

FreeStar Yes, different brands of GPUs with the same core chip have their own 'signature' strain. Video ram brand and overclocking may affect it also.

We reflash/reset bios and reinstall windows/drivers because the bios in some motherboards keeps settings/values and strain persists even after you remove a bad video card.

simplex

JTL

btw, whats your safe GPU list? you used 1070, how was that?

Aquila

FreeStar
No for now I want to be safe with my 1660 super.

My 1080ti is the Rog strix.

CepheiHR8938

CepheiHR8938 Guys, one very important addition. If you want all the above mentioned manipulations with drivers and system file updates to have an effect, you need to disable the Turn on fast startup function.

Aquila

Hello guys.

Has anyone tested the new Nvidia RTX 5000 GPUs?

Until now, what GPU does it works for you?

Aquila

If you're a sensitive user looking to avoid dithering, especially temporal dithering, which can cause eye strain, headaches, or visual discomfort, here's the most reliable answer based on real-world user reports and technical behavior of GPUs:

✅ Best GPU Architectures to Avoid Dithering:

🥇 NVIDIA Pascal GPUs (GTX 10 series)

Best Choice for Sensitive Users

Examples: GTX 1080 Ti, 1080, 1070, 1060

Architecture: Pascal

Why it’s good:

Does not force temporal dithering

Offers stable output even on 8-bit monitors

Easier to get a "clean" signal without software tricks

Highly recommended by users on Reddit, Blur Busters, and anti-dithering communities.

🥈 NVIDIA Maxwell GPUs (GTX 900 series)

Still a great alternative

Examples: GTX 980 Ti, 970, 960

Architecture: Maxwell

Why it's good:

Similar to Pascal in dithering behavior

Clean video output, no forced temporal dithering

❌ Avoid These Architectures If You're Sensitive:

🔴 NVIDIA Turing / Ampere / Ada Lovelace

Includes: GTX 1660 Super, RTX 2060/2070/2080, RTX 30 series, RTX 40 series

Problem:

Most of these cards force temporal dithering even on 8-bit monitors

No reliable way to disable it through drivers or registry

Some users report eye strain, flicker, and discomfort

🔴 AMD GPUs (Most Recent)

Most Radeon RX 5000, 6000, and 7000 series cards also apply temporal dithering

Some users are fine, but many sensitive users report issues

AMD doesn’t offer a clear way to disable dithering either

🛡️ Summary:

GPU Series Dithering Control Temporal Dithering Safe for Sensitive Users?

GTX 10 Series (Pascal) ✅ Good control ❌ Not forced ✅ Yes
GTX 900 Series (Maxwell) ✅ Good control ❌ Not forced ✅ Yes
RTX 20/30/40 Series ❌ No control ✅ Usually forced ❌ No
GTX 16 Series (Turing-lite) ❌ No control ✅ Sometimes forced ⚠️ Risky
AMD RX 5000/6000/7000 ❌ No control ✅ Usually forced ❌ No

🧘 Recommendations for Sensitive Users:

Buy a used GTX 1080 Ti or GTX 1070/1060 – best balance of performance and visual comfort.

Pair with a high-quality 8-bit or 10-bit monitor (avoid FRC panels if you're sensitive).

Use DisplayPort for clean signal.

Avoid enabling unnecessary post-processing or dynamic contrast settings.

Would you like help picking a specific model or building a silent, eye-friendly PC setup?

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