HP OMEN 17 i9-13900HX Display Flickering Fix
HP OMEN 17 · Core i9-13900HX · NVIDIA RTX · Windows 11 · Screen flicker fix
Update NVIDIA and Intel display drivers Most common
The HP OMEN 17 uses both NVIDIA RTX and Intel Arc/UHD integrated graphics. Download and install the latest NVIDIA Game Ready driver from NVIDIA directly, then also update the Intel display driver from HP Support or Intel. Driver version mismatches between the two GPUs are a leading cause of flickering on this model.
Set the display to its maximum refresh rate
Right-click the desktop and choose Display settings → Advanced display. Set Choose a refresh rate to the maximum the panel supports (144 Hz or 165 Hz). Running at a mismatched or lower refresh rate can cause periodic flicker as the driver attempts to sync the panel.
Update the BIOS
Go to HP Support, find the OMEN 17 with Core i9-13900HX, and install the latest BIOS. HP BIOS updates frequently include display controller stability fixes. BIOS updates can resolve flicker caused by Dynamic Backlight Adjustment bugs and MUX switch initialization issues.
Disable hardware acceleration in browsers and apps
In Google Chrome, go to Settings → System and disable Use hardware acceleration when available. Restart Chrome. In other apps like Discord or Slack, find the equivalent setting. GPU-accelerated rendering in some applications conflicts with the dual-GPU setup and causes localized screen flicker.
Disable Adaptive Sync or G-Sync if causing flicker
Open NVIDIA Control Panel → Display → Set up G-SYNC. If G-SYNC or Adaptive Sync is enabled and the refresh rate drops below the panel minimum, flicker can occur. Try disabling G-SYNC for desktop use and enabling it only in games to see if this resolves the flicker.
Check for loose display cable (hardware)
If software fixes do not resolve the flicker and it occurs at random regardless of application, the display cable connecting the screen to the motherboard may be loose. This typically manifests as flicker that changes when you flex the display hinge. In this case, contact HP Support for a hardware inspection.
Hafiz, Subang Jaya: “My OMEN 17 screen flickered constantly in browsers but not in games. Disabling hardware acceleration in Chrome and updating the Intel graphics driver stopped the flicker completely.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the HP OMEN 17 screen flicker only in certain applications?
Application-specific flickering is almost always caused by hardware acceleration using the wrong GPU in the dual-GPU configuration. Disable hardware acceleration in the problematic app and update both the NVIDIA and Intel display drivers to the latest versions.
Does the HP OMEN 17 i9-13900HX have a MUX switch?
Yes. The OMEN 17 includes a MUX switch accessible through the OMEN Gaming Hub. Enabling the MUX switch routes the display directly through the NVIDIA GPU, which can reduce flicker caused by the Intel iGPU handoff during rendering.
Can G-Sync cause flickering on the HP OMEN 17?
Yes. G-Sync can flicker when the frame rate drops below the panel minimum refresh rate (usually 48 Hz). This appears as a brief black flash. Set a minimum frame rate cap in NVIDIA settings or disable G-Sync for desktop use to prevent this.
Will a factory reset fix display flickering?
Only if the cause is a software or driver conflict. A factory reset followed by a clean NVIDIA driver installation resolves most software-related flicker. If the problem returns after reinstalling drivers, the cause may be hardware.
Ryan holds a Computer Science degree and has over 20 years of hands-on experience with PC hardware, software, and driver troubleshooting. He is the author behind softwaredriverdownload.com, where he helps everyday users fix driver issues quickly and accurately. Ryan has personally tested most of the fixes on this site across a range of Windows 10 and Windows 11 machines.
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