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Lord TYMAN
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:03:00 -
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Hello my babies,
I bought a new computer all nice and shiney for the trinity patch. Here's what I got:
4400+ x 2
2GB RAM
Asus Mobo
300GB HDD
MSI 256MB nVidia 8600GT
The card cost me about ú60 which I thought was a bargain, but I've been having no end of problems with it. Keep getting freezing, stuttering, and the biggest problems is texture corruption See Here
I've exhausted all attempts at resolving this issue, no-one seems to be able to help me.
So, I'm considering sending it back (www.ebuyer.com) and maybe changing it for a different one.
My question is, what would be a better choice that's (more or less) in my price range. I don't mind an extra ú40 or so on top, if it gets results. I'm not going to pay ú350 for a gfx card that is worth 10% of that within 2 years.
Help maaay please!
Cheers.
Lord
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MenanceWhite
Amarr
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:07:00 -
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Really, this should be going to technical issues instead.
AFAIK I don't think there's anything wrong with the video card. Have you tried installing the latest drivers for it? (don't forget to uninstall the old drivers first)
Someone at technical could probably help more, if all else fails try a geforce 8800.
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Lerinda Rasa
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:10:00 -
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Assuming you've troubleshot the software, texture problems usually indicate a problem with the RAM on the video card. Can't comment on performance, as its way to personal as to what's "good enough", but I can't imagine that you should have any problems with the current model since I've run the game with premium graphics on a 128mb 8600GT mobile, without self-shadowing and HDR.
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Lord TYMAN
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:12:00 -
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I'd love to diagnose the problem first to be honest. Is there a program I can use to test the integrity of the RAM on the card?
Thx
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Kaar Tath
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:12:00 -
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install latest drivers is v.good idea - I use sapphire ati radeon x1650 pro 512Mb ú46 GBP delivered in uk works brill, similar setup to you except onl P4 3.2Gb all eve set to high and extreme
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Grayclay
Caldari
Imperium Technologies
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:13:00 -
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Im running Trinity on full graphics with a 7900gt, amd +3800 dual core, and 2gb DDR ram.
If not the shoddy-brand name of the card, then its probably something else in your system.
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Imperius Blackheart
Caldari
KIA Corp
KIA Alliance
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:13:00 -
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Edited by: Imperius Blackheart on 19/01/2008 20:13:49
Your ram's nackered on that card mate, send it back.
Get a ATI 3850 for a similar price. And its a much better card.
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Lord TYMAN
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:13:00 -
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I'm running 2 accounts on 2 screens btw, and have teh latest driv0rs
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Ishina Fel
Caldari
Synergy.
Imperial Republic Of the North
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:15:00 -
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Try completely disconnecting one screen and see if you still get those texture problems.
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Lord TYMAN
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:15:00 -
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Originally by: Imperius Blackheart
Edited by: Imperius Blackheart on 19/01/2008 20:13:49
Your ram's nackered on that card mate, send it back.
Get a ATI 3850 for a similar price. And its a much better card.
Orly, Is there anyway to tell this for certain?
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Tsukiko Ishida
Amarr
Emanation Of Malevolent Outcries
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:15:00 -
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Update DX9 or 10 for Microsoft and then reinstall the latest drivers. Some times auto-updates from MS dose not add this.
If that dose not work, look at the power rails of your power supply and make sure there not jumping around or dropping below spec.
Also check the cards 6 pin power connection in the back end of the card. Some times these don't hold so well.
The last thing is to make sure your cards fan is running and also the fan on the north bridge if it has one since a heat issue will do the same thing.
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Lerinda Rasa
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:19:00 -
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Originally by: Lord TYMAN
I'd love to diagnose the problem first to be honest. Is there a program I can use to test the integrity of the RAM on the card?
Thx
I don't know of any dedicated software for that purpose, but if other games (or pgrograms that uses 3d acceleration extensivly) behave oddly or similar that's pretty much the last nail in the coffin. Try 3Dmark or one of your other games. Did you switch from an ATi card to a nvdia one without uninstalling the drivers?
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Grimpak
Gallente
Trinity Nova
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:21:00 -
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Originally by: Lord TYMAN
Originally by: Imperius Blackheart
Edited by: Imperius Blackheart on 19/01/2008 20:13:49
Your ram's nackered on that card mate, send it back.
Get a ATI 3850 for a similar price. And its a much better card.
Orly, Is there anyway to tell this for certain?
tried it in more games?
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Lord TYMAN
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:21:00 -
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Edited by: Lord TYMAN on 19/01/2008 20:20:57
Was a new build...Built it myself..Probably why then.
nah I'm going to send it back I think and get another 1....
3850
Is this one alot better than the one im running?
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Grimpak
Gallente
Trinity Nova
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:22:00 -
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Originally by: Lord TYMAN
Edited by: Lord TYMAN on 19/01/2008 20:20:57
Was a new build...Built it myself..Probably why then.
nah I'm going to send it back I think and get another 1....
3850
Is this one alot better than the one im running?
yes it is.
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Lord TYMAN
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:26:00 -
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win.
ok thanks i'll get it monday.
Cheeerz
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Armoured C
Gallente
Globaltech Industries
Hedonistic Imperative
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Posted - 2008.01.19 20:44:00 -
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so what is a better card to have for a top GFX card as i am looking to get a better card that what i currently have which is a nvidia 7300se it does has shader pixel 2.0 but it doesnt run eve very good and even thoug it does have it ti think it cant handel it and so would like to purchase a high end card
any ideas eg is the 8800 any good :P but willing any ati cards as i never been with ati so willing to give that a shot
just looking for graphicial preformance
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Thuranni
The Collective
Against ALL Authorities
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Posted - 2008.01.19 21:03:00 -
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I've got a Nvidia 8800GTX, Runs at 80+ FPS with everything maxed, except shadows (which are on normal), at 1920x1200.
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Kazuo Ishiguro
House of Marbles
Zzz
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Posted - 2008.01.19 21:38:00 -
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Originally by: Armoured C
so what is a better card to have for a top GFX card as i am looking to get a better card that what i currently have which is a nvidia 7300se it does has shader pixel 2.0 but it doesnt run eve very good and even thoug it does have it ti think it cant handel it and so would like to purchase a high end card
any ideas eg is the 8800 any good :P but willing any ati cards as i never been with ati so willing to give that a shot
just looking for graphicial preformance
The 512MB 8800GT is the best value for money out of the current top-tier cards from what I can tell. It's not quite as good as an 8800GTX or 8800 Ultra, but it costs much less. It also uses less power than either of them.
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Posted - 2008.01.21 01:52:00 -
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Quote:
The 512MB 8800GT is the best value for money out of the current top-tier cards from what I can tell. It's not quite as good as an 8800GTX or 8800 Ultra, but it costs much less. It also uses less power than either of them.
This ^
I am running one with an AMD dual core 3.2 ghz and 3.5gb of ram, and I am getting about 35fps with a full fleet and full graphics enabled. Its a really nice card for the price. If your board permits it, get an SLI enabled card so you can run two of them if you decide you need to in the future.
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Admiral Pelleon
Caldari
White Shadow Imperium
imPure.
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Posted - 2008.01.21 01:56:00 -
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I'm running a Q6600 @ 3.2, 8gb DDR2 6400, eVGA 780i, and an 8800GT and run 50+ FPS with a 1920x1200 on max settings. (card is clocked a bit for reference)
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Kessiaan
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Posted - 2008.01.21 02:05:00 -
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I'm using an 8800 GTX, runs two clients w/ no problems.
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Steve Hawkings
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Posted - 2008.01.21 04:40:00 -
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i run 8 clients on 4 x 8800gtx's on eight 15x15 metre screens i have no probs either.
serously folks, read what he says just dont boast about your geeky crap.
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F90OEX
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Posted - 2008.01.21 05:00:00 -
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Originally by: Kessiaan
I'm using an 8800 GTX, runs two clients w/ no problems.
This...
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Onchas Erivvia
Black Eclipse Corp
Band of Brothers
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Posted - 2008.01.21 05:46:00 -
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Edited by: Onchas Erivvia on 21/01/2008 05:48:59
Originally by: Lord TYMAN
Hello my babies,
I bought a new computer all nice and shiney for the trinity patch. Here's what I got:
4400+ x 2
2GB RAM
Asus Mobo
300GB HDD
MSI 256MB nVidia 8600GT
The card cost me about ú60 which I thought was a bargain, but I've been having no end of problems with it. Keep getting freezing, stuttering, and the biggest problems is texture corruption See Here
I've exhausted all attempts at resolving this issue, no-one seems to be able to help me.
So, I'm considering sending it back (www.ebuyer.com) and maybe changing it for a different one.
My question is, what would be a better choice that's (more or less) in my price range. I don't mind an extra ú40 or so on top, if it gets results. I'm not going to pay ú350 for a gfx card that is worth 10% of that within 2 years.
Help maaay please!
Cheers.
Lord
There's a known problem with certain batches of the 8600GT. I had the same problem as have a tonne of other folks.
If you contact the card manufacturer you can get a return code and send it back for a replacement out of a batch that isn't totally fuxxored. Returning it to the store might just end you up with another fuxxored card.
If you can send it back to the store, it might be worth getting a different model. the 8800 GT (as people have been saying) is a better card and not outrageously more expensive -- and in most of the benchmarking performance is about equivalent to the other, more expesive 8800 cards. The 8800GT is more than the 8600GT, but not stupid-more. It is about the best value out there.
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Posted - 2008.01.21 05:54:00 -
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Originally by: Steve Hawkings
i run 8 clients on 4 x 8800gtx's on eight 15x15 metre screens i have no probs either.
serously folks, read what he says just dont boast about your geeky crap.
about time you got an upgrade,
if you're still using only 8 15x15 meter screens. move with the times man, everyone's using 16 30x30 now....
also only 4 8800GTX? plz.. can you even run starcraft?
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Lord TYMAN
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Posted - 2008.01.23 12:28:00 -
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Edited by: Lord TYMAN on 23/01/2008 12:28:42
http://oldforums.eveonline.com/?a=topic&threadID=689037
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Setana Manoro
Gallente
Firefly Inc.
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Posted - 2008.01.23 12:36:00 -
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Originally by: Lord TYMAN
Hello my babies,
I bought a new computer all nice and shiney for the trinity patch. Here's what I got:
4400+ x 2
2GB RAM
Asus Mobo
300GB HDD
MSI 256MB nVidia 8600GT
The card cost me about ú60 which I thought was a bargain, but I've been having no end of problems with it. Keep getting freezing, stuttering, and the biggest problems is texture corruption See Here
I've exhausted all attempts at resolving this issue, no-one seems to be able to help me.
So, I'm considering sending it back (www.ebuyer.com) and maybe changing it for a different one.
My question is, what would be a better choice that's (more or less) in my price range. I don't mind an extra ú40 or so on top, if it gets results. I'm not going to pay ú350 for a gfx card that is worth 10% of that within 2 years.
Help maaay please!
Cheers.
Lord
I've had similar problems.
The thing is, it's probably the card.
First install a program that allows you to tweak your VC card fan, put it at 100%.
See if these problems keep popping up - you can also run an Atitool for 30+ min to see if you get any artifacts.
If they still do, it's probably the drivers.
8600GT has had driver issues untill recently, on XP.
So, if you use XP, install the 169.21 forceware drivers, those fixed it for me.
I used to have the same problem and i found out later it was a triple problem - so to speak.
First, CCP when they put up Trinity, it had a crapload of visual bugs, and incompatibilities - this was fixed later on.
Second, if you look on google for "8600GT video stuttering" or "8600gt freeze" your gonna get a crapload of hits.
Third, i found that by reverting my chipset drivers from the latest to the ones that came with the mobo - nf4 ultra @ SLI, i get rid of some of the instability problems.
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Marshall Zhukov
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Posted - 2008.01.23 13:22:00 -
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LMFAO 15x15 meter screens? Where are you playing EVE in the Taj Mahal or something? lmao....
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