8600 GT Graphics Problem

Viliotti · 10-06-07, 06:05 PM

Hey Guys !

I got a new graphic card the 8600 GT made by XFX and i'm having some problems.
I don't know what is it .
Please if someone here know what it is tell me.

Pc Config:

P4 HT 3.0
P4V800D-X
8600 GT 256 DDR3
2x512 DIMM KINGSTON
SOUND ONBOARD

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/658/bug1ij4.jpg

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1648/bug4ew1.jpg

Using the latest forceware and 1.3 patch

SteamWake · 10-06-07, 09:14 PM

Hrm... thats bizzare... have you fiddled with vsynch ?

AVGWarhawk · 10-06-07, 09:19 PM

Wow, that is bizarre. Perhaps a new install of the game would correct this?

MONOLITH · 10-06-07, 09:49 PM

Driver.

Did you install the driver that came on a cdrom with the card? They're usually outdated.

Uninstall the driver, and download the latest from Nvidia.

alamwuhk2a · 10-06-07, 11:45 PM

I had this problem before, and I STRONGLY recommend that you get your card changed. I had this problem with my FX5500 half a year ago, then about a week before, my card was dead suddenly and I can't even turn on my computer.

It is not the problem of drivers, because during the 6 months time, I kept on updating the drivers but the problem still exists, until my card cannot work.....

The final solution is that I went the computer shop that I bought the card, and got my card changed(as my card was still in warranty). I paid for HK$500, and updated to 8600GT, now very good without any problem

stabiz · 10-07-07, 12:47 AM

Arent those artifacts usually heating issues? Looks bad, dude.

LobsterBoy · 10-07-07, 10:24 AM

I think I have the exact same card and have had no problems. I updated the drivers once, but have changed none of the clock settings. I have had no such graphic artifacts and have been happy with the card's performance thus far.

Viliotti · 10-07-07, 02:25 PM

So guys, it's brand new the 8600GT, i didn't overcloked it. I'll get another one, about the cooling i think it's all okay because i have 4 coolers in my machine. But thanks all

Canonicus · 10-07-07, 03:06 PM

How's your power supply...is it large enough for the 8600GT?....

neumanf15 · 10-07-07, 09:36 PM

That could very well be a cooling problem, as others have mentioned. I just posted here how to check your temps with a simple tool. The heat sink could not be seated correctly or the heat sink fan could be not spinning at all. If that's the case, get it replaced.

If the temps are normal (for that card, they shouldn't really exceed 60*C), I'd see if any other GPU-intensive games have artifacting, as you could have a defective GPU or memory. If other games are normal, try reinstalling SHIV.

Excalibur Bane · 10-07-07, 09:58 PM

I've seen that before.

1) Does this happen only in SH4 or all games?

2) What version of drivers are you using, specifically?

3) Download and install the nTune application available at Nvidia's site, this will allow you to monitor the GPU temperature through the driver control panel.

I've seen certain drivers cause that, but only beta drivers, not usually the offical WHQL ones. If it's only SH4 doing it, then it's probably drivers, if it's every game then you most likely have a defective GPU and need to send it back to XFX. My old Geforce 6800 GT went up to over 110 degrees celsius

without causing any kind of artifacts when the fan blew on it. So I doubt it is a heat issue at all, as all modern Nvidia cards will slow down the GPU clock speed when it heats up to a certain pre-defined temperature level (90 degrees, I think).

Hope that helps.

SteamWake · 10-07-07, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canonicus

How's your power supply...is it large enough for the 8600GT?....

Do not underestimate this comment... an inadaquate power supply can make your video card run hotter. Believe it or not.

Voice of experience on this.. I have a funny long story to tell about this and its on these forums somewhere but its tired and Im late.

Wild_skipper · 10-08-07, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viliotti

Hey Guys !

I got a new graphic card the 8600 GT made by XFX and i'm having some problems.
I don't know what is it .
Please if someone here know what it is tell me.

Pc Config:

P4 HT 3.0
P4V800D-X
8600 GT 256 DDR3
2x512 DIMM KINGSTON
SOUND ONBOARD

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/658/bug1ij4.jpg

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1648/bug4ew1.jpg

Using the latest forceware and 1.3 patch

lol dude i have the Geforce 8600 GTS and i dont have problems with it

10-06-07, 06:05 PM	#1
Viliotti Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Posts: 12 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	8600 GT Graphics Problem Hey Guys ! I got a new graphic card the 8600 GT made by XFX and i'm having some problems. I don't know what is it . Please if someone here know what it is tell me. Pc Config: P4 HT 3.0 P4V800D-X 8600 GT 256 DDR3 2x512 DIMM KINGSTON SOUND ONBOARD http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/658/bug1ij4.jpg http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/1648/bug4ew1.jpg Using the latest forceware and 1.3 patch __________________ Proud to be Brazilian! ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------

10-06-07, 09:19 PM	#3
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,254 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Wow, that is bizarre. Perhaps a new install of the game would correct this? __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

10-06-07, 09:49 PM	#4
MONOLITH Grey Wolf Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 997 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Driver. Did you install the driver that came on a cdrom with the card? They're usually outdated. Uninstall the driver, and download the latest from Nvidia. __________________

10-06-07, 11:45 PM	#5
alamwuhk2a Helmsman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 107 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 0	I had this problem before, and I STRONGLY recommend that you get your card changed. I had this problem with my FX5500 half a year ago, then about a week before, my card was dead suddenly and I can't even turn on my computer. It is not the problem of drivers, because during the 6 months time, I kept on updating the drivers but the problem still exists, until my card cannot work..... The final solution is that I went the computer shop that I bought the card, and got my card changed(as my card was still in warranty). I paid for HK$500, and updated to 8600GT, now very good without any problem __________________ Come from the secret Hong Kong U-boat base

10-07-07, 12:47 AM	#6
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Arent those artifacts usually heating issues? Looks bad, dude. __________________

10-06-07, 09:14 PM	#2
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Hrm... thats bizzare... have you fiddled with vsynch ?

10-07-07, 10:24 AM	#7
LobsterBoy Machinist's Mate Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 127 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	I think I have the exact same card and have had no problems. I updated the drivers once, but have changed none of the clock settings. I have had no such graphic artifacts and have been happy with the card's performance thus far.

10-07-07, 02:25 PM	#8
Viliotti Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: São Paulo, Brazil Posts: 12 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	So guys, it's brand new the 8600GT, i didn't overcloked it. I'll get another one, about the cooling i think it's all okay because i have 4 coolers in my machine. But thanks all __________________ Proud to be Brazilian! ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------

10-07-07, 03:06 PM	#9
Canonicus XO Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In your baffles... Posts: 434 Downloads: 624 Uploads: 7	How's your power supply...is it large enough for the 8600GT?....

10-07-07, 09:36 PM	#10
neumanf15 Seaman Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 41 Downloads: 7 Uploads: 0	That could very well be a cooling problem, as others have mentioned. I just posted here how to check your temps with a simple tool. The heat sink could not be seated correctly or the heat sink fan could be not spinning at all. If that's the case, get it replaced. If the temps are normal (for that card, they shouldn't really exceed 60*C), I'd see if any other GPU-intensive games have artifacting, as you could have a defective GPU or memory. If other games are normal, try reinstalling SHIV.

10-07-07, 09:58 PM	#11
Excalibur Bane XO Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 429 Downloads: 20 Uploads: 0	I've seen that before. 1) Does this happen only in SH4 or all games? 2) What version of drivers are you using, specifically? 3) Download and install the nTune application available at Nvidia's site, this will allow you to monitor the GPU temperature through the driver control panel. I've seen certain drivers cause that, but only beta drivers, not usually the offical WHQL ones. If it's only SH4 doing it, then it's probably drivers, if it's every game then you most likely have a defective GPU and need to send it back to XFX. My old Geforce 6800 GT went up to over 110 degrees celsius without causing any kind of artifacts when the fan blew on it. So I doubt it is a heat issue at all, as all modern Nvidia cards will slow down the GPU clock speed when it heats up to a certain pre-defined temperature level (90 degrees, I think). Hope that helps. __________________ Looking for a list of mods for SH4? Everything you need is here: List Of Modifications for SH4 v1.3 "The only thing necessary for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing."