R9 280x artifacts

I have weirdo artifacts.
Like this
And like this:
I have used 13.12, 14.4 and 14.6 catalyst driver. No luck. It is a quite popular problem of all r8 280x vendors. How can I fix it?
Also, in trying to fix glithing I have done a little bit mess with my vbioses. Can I get original/updated versions of legacy and hybrid vbioses for my videocard?
My s/n is 601-V277-38SB1401099243
GPU-Z screen:
System specs:
PSU TR2 RX 550W (I have borrow 650 watt corsair PSU for testing purporse from my friend and still had issues)
P.S. VRAM is not damaged, I checked it whole night with video memory stress test. Temps with GPU/memory burning with Kombuster is nearly 80 with no issues, artifacts, glitches.

Copy current vbios to file upload it somewhere and add a link.
Quote from: GOP / UEFI Vbios requests - Read Here First on 29-March-13, 22:47:26
4.) Be aware that gpu-z screenshots or what gpu-z reads out as bios version are NOT of any use for identifying the required vbios version. While it doesn't hurt to add those when S/N and an actual copy of the vbios are also supplied simply just adding screenshots or version readouts will not get you any further and us having to ask for the required informations.

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Hello,
I bought a R9 280X 3G BF4 some time back and I had some artifacts in crysis 3 so I dismissed it as a game specific issue.
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Its getting very frustrating as I am unable to use the full 3GB VRAM and even lower-end cards can run games better. Please help me in getting this issue resolved.
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Main Board: Asus Z77-m pro
Bios Version: 015.042.000.003.000000(113-C3865000-X77)
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PSU: Seasonic M12II 750W Bronze
12v rail Rating of listed PSU: 62A
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Memory: 4GB Corsair vengeance 1600MHZ DDR3
SSD/ HDD: Seagate barracuda 1TB 7200rpm
CPU COOLER: Stock Intel cooler
Sound Card: none
Any Additional hardware plugged into your system: No
OC: No
Operating System: Windows 8.1 pro 64bit
Driver: 14.11.2 beta and 14.9 whql

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S/N: 602-V277-44SB1312121379
GPU Core temprature is in the 80C range.
I have uploaded the bios here.
sendspace.com/file/seizhg
oki, the vbios is correct one , no crossflash issues
and its also latest version
load temp also looks fine
have you tested the card in another computer?
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msi.com/product/vga/R9-280X-GAMING-3G-BF4.html#hero-overview
Driver: 14.11.2 beta and 14.9 whql
have you tried the one from msi web for your card?:
http://www.msi.com/support/vga/R9-280X-GAMING-3G-BF4.html#down-driver&Win8.1 64

MOVED: MSI R9 280X GAMING 3G - flickering, artifacts

This topic has been moved to GAMING Graphics Cards.
https://forum-en.msi.com/index.php?topic=251318.0

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ust passed 3D Mark, no artifacts during the whole test - full load was around 96-98%, highest gpu temperature 85°C with fan running at 2400 rpm max (70%) - according to the GPU-Z/HWinfo.
But after this test has passed, graphic artifacts appeared on the screen in "2d" (in windows, low core/memory speed and temeperature but small squares were everywhere flickering like crazy).
oki
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Until now, I´ve tested catalyst 14.12 (omega drivers) and 14.11.1/2, artifacts are still there (in games).
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So my BIOS version: 015.041.000.000.003435 (113-C38650000-O77)
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Serial number: 602-v277-388b1401020959
oki

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About the Flickering Desktop can kill mi Vga ? no video about how to update the vga bios ?
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Link to my full system specs
ASRock Z97M OC Formula (running latest BIOS version)
Acer B296CL Monitor over DisplayPort
MSI R9 280x 3GB TF GAMING, vBIOS 015.042.000.000.003435, S/N 602-V277-250B1406048461
AMD Catalyst Omega Driver: 14.501.1003.0 WHQL (latest non-beta driver)
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I do not recall if I tested the card in another PC, but I no longer have a second desktop to test with.
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Turned it up to 100%, barely made a noise.
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My card has NEVER been used for mining, never had over 80% fan in gaming and never over 60C, this goes against the claim made by MSI for all the failed fans. If it does it again tomorrow, it's getting returned

At least you can RMA it.
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I have flickering problem and artifacts (sometines) when I'm playing video games.
I'm looking for new BIOS version for my R9 280x 3g.
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Current bios : onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=E474EB5EAD86115B!2161&authkey=!ANf-Pkz1pLlr_Hw&ithint=file%2crom
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as you are in the EU system all warranty service should be done VIA the reseller you bought the card from!
>>How to contact MSI.<< <--- follow that if you want to directly contact MSI!
some samples of the R9-280x do run hot (some run at 75-80C max and others will hit closer 90-95C max and is just luck of the draw which set you have gotten) <--- they are lower Grade chips then Prior lines that they came from (HD 7970 chips where better Binned for heat output to be in a 5-10C range but R9 ones are not and may vary alot as a result in a 20C range)

[Request] MSI R9 280x Gaming OC Edition (Canada)

Hello, I accidentally flashed a Sapphire BIOS onto my MSI 280x like an idiot and am scared I bricked it because now the driver is crashing and I'm getting artifacting. I also stupidly overwrote the original vBIOS with the sapphire so I beg of you to please help me out with my initial vbios. Card was bought with 15.40 on it, I tried flashing to another one linked here for : 602-v277-28SBxxx however my numbers at the end are different. If it's still crashing, does that mean it's bricked? Mine is: 912-V277-057
Unfortunately I cannot upload the BIOS as it was overwritten by Sapphire BIOS! And I cannot find it anywhere else...looking for 28SB bios.
Even though I tried naming sapphire bios like so: atiflash -s 0 sapphireoriginal.bin and : atiflash -s 0 original.bin it still overwrote the MSI original.bin! Gahhh.
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MSI 280x Twin Frozr GAMING OC Edition
S/N: 602-V277-28SB1311037172

Quote from: flobelix on 12-December-13, 04:20:47
What does that mean? what is your S/N?
Mate, that is my serial number!
Just wanted to update that I flashed with legacy 304 that I found on these forums and all seems to be working great again. In fact, the temps are much lower, I'm assuming because the new bios fixed VRM overheating...used to run @ 80c now it barely hits 70.
Great job MSI! I suggest others also update bios if temps are too high.

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Bios: V1.5
VGA: MSI AMD R9 280X GAMING 3G
PSU: Seasonic S12II-620W 80PLUS BRONZE
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Are you able to test this card in different PC? - No.
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