Yeah this happens to me too! I also have two screens. Maybe a multi-monitor related issue? I've been hitting ctrl+F4 and cancelling when it prompts me to save to fix the issue, although I'll be using ctrl+S from now on!
Why do you need the best gear if you're not doing raids? Generally, the "best gear" is only the best because it's required to complete the raid content. If you're not doing raids, why would you want / need the extra stats?