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kcoun
07-21-06, 11:03 PM
That's what I'm getting after the intro movie, across the entire screen http://forums.ubi.com/groupee_common/emoticons/icon_frown.gif
6600 GT, updated drivers, directx etc etc.

Anybody ever see anything like this ? It's a new one on me http://forums.ubi.com/images/smilies/16x16_smiley-surprised.gif

thx guys ...
stabiz
07-22-06, 05:12 AM
Strange, my 6600 GT works fine with this game. Have you tried an older driver?
kcoun
07-22-06, 07:54 AM
Strange, my 6600 GT works fine with this game. Have you tried an older driver?


good thought, thanks !! :D
tried 77.72 intead of my current 91.31, but no deal :cry:

very odd. appears to be vid related of course ... directx
is current, tons of memory and have reinstalled so that's not an issue ...

:cry:
CWorth
07-22-06, 10:00 AM
Just a thought to look into...

I had a 6600GT that I recently had to have RMA'd for replacement.Just before it died I started to see similar artifacts in games.This can also can be caused by the card overheating.Mine also had a bit of an overheating problem from the day I bought it and I had to add quite a few extra fans to cool it off...so you may want to check into whether or not your card is cooling properly and nothing else is physically wrong with it.
stabiz
07-22-06, 10:05 AM
Yes! And use a vacumer(?) on the fans (Remove the card from the computer first). My old Radeon-card had tons of crap in it.
NeonSamurai
07-22-06, 02:27 PM
If you do vacume it, make sure you dont let any metal from the nozzle touch the video card.

Also have you seen any other glitches in other 3d games? if you are then it is probably a heating problem (or something is bad in the card)
Darksun
07-22-06, 05:15 PM
Yes! And use a vacumer(?) on the fans (Remove the card from the computer first). My old Radeon-card had tons of crap in it.

This really isn't a good plan. If you live someplace with low humidity it's a certain death sentence for your card. The rushing air creates static electricity. ZAP!

Even in places where it's humid, you are pushing your luck with a standard vacuum.

-D

P.S. I live where it's dry and I vacuum out my PC from time to time. So I don't practice what I preach. However, if I kill my 'puter, I would finally have an excuse for a new one.
DIRTY DEALER
07-23-06, 01:36 AM
Prob from overheating....

How is your case ventillation ?

I added heatsinks to the ram chips when I had a 6600. Got two 7600GT's now, going to get better sinks for those also. I may also add a card cooler in the near future....
kcoun
07-24-06, 02:02 AM
Prob from overheating....

How is your case ventillation ?

I added heatsinks to the ram chips when I had a 6600. Got two 7600GT's now, going to get better sinks for those also. I may also add a card cooler in the near future....


I think you're right :hmm:

Could you recommend something inparticular please ?
Perhaps a card cooler as you say .. ?

thx :)
DIRTY DEALER
07-24-06, 01:31 PM
Card cooling fans : http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos_single_product_results.phtml?product_id=21141 5


Graphics card cooler :
http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos_single_product_results.phtml?product_id=23917 8

Two very good products. Shop around for a better price, Microcenter is way to high. On my previuos card, a 6600, I added copper sinks to the ram chips. I don't overclock, just like to keep things cool...
cmdrk
07-24-06, 03:06 PM
If you don't want to risk using a vacuum, you can try a puff brush thats used for cameras and such. I also use canned air to blow it clean.

I keep to just the heat sinks and fans to avoid electronic mishaps.
Darksun
07-24-06, 04:05 PM
If you don't want to risk using a vacuum, you can try a puff brush thats used for cameras and such. I also use canned air to blow it clean.

I keep to just the heat sinks and fans to avoid electronic mishaps.

This is good advice. I got so anxious about my warnings, I forgot to say what a good alternative is. It's also possible to get battery powered vacuum just for electronics.

If you really do have overheating problems sometimes you can help things by adjusting the airflow in the case. For my old case I used the saws-all to cut two new vent holes about 4 inches in diameter. One in the side and one on the top. I then bolted a grill that I got at the computer store down over the holes. I installed a new fan in the top one to exhaust hot air. I dropped the interior temp of my computer about 15 degrees that way.

-D
kcoun
07-25-06, 10:28 AM
Just wanted to drop you Gentlemen a short note to let you
know that it was indeed a hardware problem, and not a config
issue ... in case it comes up a gain with someone else ;)

I'm a newbie hereabouts and THANK YOU !! for you kind assistance here :)