Hortizontal Red Blocks ????

kcoun · 07-21-06, 11:03 PM

That's what I'm getting after the intro movie, across the entire screen

6600 GT, updated drivers, directx etc etc.

Anybody ever see anything like this ? It's a new one on me

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

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Originally Posted by stabiz

Strange, my 6600 GT works fine with this game. Have you tried an older driver?

good thought, thanks !!

tried 77.72 intead of my current 91.31, but no deal

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

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

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Originally Posted by stabiz

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIRTY DEALER

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...duct_id=211415

Graphics card cooler :
http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos...duct_id=239178

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmdrk

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

07-21-06, 11:03 PM	#1
kcoun Watch Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 29 Downloads: 766 Uploads: 0	Hortizontal Red Blocks ???? That's what I'm getting after the intro movie, across the entire screen 6600 GT, updated drivers, directx etc etc. Anybody ever see anything like this ? It's a new one on me thx guys ...

07-22-06, 02:27 PM	#6
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	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) __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

07-22-06, 05:12 AM	#2
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Strange, my 6600 GT works fine with this game. Have you tried an older driver?

07-22-06, 10:00 AM	#4
CWorth Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gettysburg PA Posts: 845 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	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.

07-22-06, 10:05 AM	#5
stabiz Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Norway Posts: 4,224 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	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.

07-23-06, 01:36 AM	#8
DIRTY DEALER Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crush Depth Posts: 14 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	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....

07-24-06, 01:31 PM	#10
DIRTY DEALER Swabbie Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Crush Depth Posts: 14 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	Card cooling fans : http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos...duct_id=211415 Graphics card cooler : http://www.microcenter.com/byos/byos...duct_id=239178 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...

07-24-06, 03:06 PM	#11
cmdrk Planesman Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 184 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	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.

07-25-06, 10:28 AM	#13
kcoun Watch Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 29 Downloads: 766 Uploads: 0	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