Counter Strike Source Bright Props [RESOLVED]

Caoctane · 03-24-2007, 03:52 PM

My counter strike source normally runs smoothly, no errors, no problems. But recently, all of a sudden the props and anything not "part" of a map has become bright i.e railings, dumpsters, boxes, cans etc etc..

I have tried many other maps,same results.
I have tried unintalling/re-installing game, same results.
I have uninstalled cleanly old drivers, updated to new same results.
I have tried old drivers (apparently more stable) same results.

I cannot work out what the problem is, I have made no physical changes to my pc, and no software changes.

I did try overclocking my graphics card, but this has happened a while after i reversed the OC changes, so i doubt it has anything to do with it.

every other game I have runs smooth and well, including other source based games. I just dont know what the problem is.

Indoril Nerevar · 03-24-2007, 06:15 PM

Hi,

Could you provide a screenshot of the problem for us, so we can get a better idea of the problem?

Check the detail settings, and try changing a few things around. If you could tell us what settings are at what, that may help also.

Also, run through all the steps under "Common Game Issues" in my signature, and let us know how you go.

Caoctane · 03-25-2007, 02:53 AM

Code:

http://xs113.xs.to/xs113/07125/de_dust20013.jpg

Theres a screenshot.

I re installed again, and it seemed to be working (no bright props) but the framerate was very very low. I restarted PC ran it again and bright props were back.

The setting are on high, but I have tried both medium, and as low as possible.

Code:

http://xs113.xs.to/xs113/07125/test_hardware0016.jpg

Thats the video stress test, the model shouldnt be white, and again you can see the bright railing.

**pharoah** · 03-25-2007, 10:25 PM

you should try http://www.techsupportforum.com/arti...rsviewpro.html to check your video card temps.

Caoctane · 03-27-2007, 09:36 AM

Ive got a fan controller with thermometers, they are reading a stable 28 - 30 degrees celcius. Thats normal for my pc, its alwyas that temp.

**pharoah** · 03-27-2007, 11:08 AM

does that thing also display video card temps.

Caoctane · 03-31-2007, 03:22 PM

OK, I solved my problem... After starting it up and messing with some settings, I noticed the direct x level was set to 0.9 for some reason. I closed game, started again and it was at 0.7... each time i had bright props.. I forced it to version 9.0 and now it is running smooth, no bright props..no problems what so ever..

thanks for the help anyway, as always its MUCH appreciated....You guys are great :D

oh, pharaoh and ind you 2 probably have the most useful sigs ever in the history of the internet..lol

Indoril Nerevar · 03-31-2007, 06:17 PM

Why thankyou, Caoctane! Glad to hear you solved your problem - nice work. Thanks also for posting the solution, as others with the same problem can use it in future.

Enjoy your game!

03-24-2007, 03:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Caoctane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, England. Posts: 82 OS: Win XP SP3	Counter Strike Source Bright Props [RESOLVED] My counter strike source normally runs smoothly, no errors, no problems. But recently, all of a sudden the props and anything not "part" of a map has become bright i.e railings, dumpsters, boxes, cans etc etc.. I have tried many other maps,same results. I have tried unintalling/re-installing game, same results. I have uninstalled cleanly old drivers, updated to new same results. I have tried old drivers (apparently more stable) same results. I cannot work out what the problem is, I have made no physical changes to my pc, and no software changes. I did try overclocking my graphics card, but this has happened a while after i reversed the OC changes, so i doubt it has anything to do with it. every other game I have runs smooth and well, including other source based games. I just dont know what the problem is.

03-24-2007, 06:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,007 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Counter Strike Source Bright Props Hi, Could you provide a screenshot of the problem for us, so we can get a better idea of the problem? Check the detail settings, and try changing a few things around. If you could tell us what settings are at what, that may help also. Also, run through all the steps under "Common Game Issues" in my signature, and let us know how you go. __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum. Last edited by Indoril Nerevar; 03-24-2007 at 06:16 PM.

03-25-2007, 02:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
Caoctane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, England. Posts: 82 OS: Win XP SP3	Re: Counter Strike Source Bright Props Code: http://xs113.xs.to/xs113/07125/de_dust20013.jpg Theres a screenshot. I re installed again, and it seemed to be working (no bright props) but the framerate was very very low. I restarted PC ran it again and bright props were back. The setting are on high, but I have tried both medium, and as low as possible. Code: http://xs113.xs.to/xs113/07125/test_hardware0016.jpg Thats the video stress test, the model shouldnt be white, and again you can see the bright railing. Last edited by Caoctane; 03-25-2007 at 02:55 AM. Reason: Left something out

03-25-2007, 10:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Counter Strike Source Bright Props you should try http://www.techsupportforum.com/arti...rsviewpro.html to check your video card temps. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

03-27-2007, 09:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Caoctane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, England. Posts: 82 OS: Win XP SP3	Re: Counter Strike Source Bright Props Ive got a fan controller with thermometers, they are reading a stable 28 - 30 degrees celcius. Thats normal for my pc, its alwyas that temp.

03-27-2007, 11:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
pharoah TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 5,188 OS: vista business edition My System	Re: Counter Strike Source Bright Props does that thing also display video card temps. __________________ Follow These Steps First Power Supply Selection Posting System Specs Oblivion Tweak Guide Video Drivers& Information TSF folding at home team 85015

03-31-2007, 03:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Caoctane Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: London, England. Posts: 82 OS: Win XP SP3	Re: Counter Strike Source Bright Props OK, I solved my problem... After starting it up and messing with some settings, I noticed the direct x level was set to 0.9 for some reason. I closed game, started again and it was at 0.7... each time i had bright props.. I forced it to version 9.0 and now it is running smooth, no bright props..no problems what so ever.. thanks for the help anyway, as always its MUCH appreciated....You guys are great :D oh, pharaoh and ind you 2 probably have the most useful sigs ever in the history of the internet..lol Last edited by Caoctane; 03-31-2007 at 03:24 PM. Reason: forgot somit

03-31-2007, 06:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
Indoril Nerevar Manager, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,007 OS: Windows 7 RC 64-bit My System	Re: Counter Strike Source Bright Props Why thankyou, Caoctane! Glad to hear you solved your problem - nice work. Thanks also for posting the solution, as others with the same problem can use it in future. Enjoy your game! __________________ Donating to the forum keeps TSF free for all. • Common PC Game Issues • Common Installation Issues • Posting System Specs • Power Supply Information • • NVIDIA Drivers • ATI Drivers • Thermal Paste Guide • System Requirements Lab • YouGamers Game-o-Meter • • Everest • Prime95 • DirectX • AMD Drivers • Memtest86 • SensorsView • Driver Cleaner • I do not give help via PM. Please post your question on the forum.