Hortizontal Red Blocks ????

[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.

[NeonSamurai]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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