Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly

Jpm772 · 04-19-2009, 03:36 PM

This is a post for my friend, I am running out of resources and ideas on fixing.

in TF2 and Bf2 the graphics glitch so bad that you cannot see anything.

Here are some pictures to what happens linked below.

It happens randomly, and SOMETIMES (but rarely) an ALT+TAB will correct the issue.

We even did an RMA and got a different video card, and it STILL is doing this. New 500 watt PSU as well.
Heres the screenshots of the games..weird url, hosted on msn spaces
http://cid-01be831e8047d430.skydrive.../screen002.jpg
this is in bf2 but the SAME thing happens in tf2
The PC specs are
PNY 8800GT 512 (tried it on orignal and then RMA'd and got refurbed one)
AMD 3000+ CPU and MSI K8 Neo-4 Mobo
2gb DDR Ram
What we have done

All drivers updated, including DX
Clean format multiple times
Made sure PCI E slot was clean.
Monitored TEMPS, usually below 60c
this mobo used to be MINE and it worked fine for me, then I gave it to him. I had the same Graphics card but mine was from XFX

Any ideas?

**manic** · 04-19-2009, 08:23 PM

What brand is the new psu?

Jpm772 · 04-19-2009, 11:55 PM

RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Modular LED Power Supply

Mcninjaguy · 04-20-2009, 10:51 PM

Raidmax isn't a quality PSU

you're going to need a good one like this

Corsair 650w
$100
after rebate $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

Jpm772 · 04-20-2009, 11:50 PM

I honestly do not think its a power issue. It COULD be, but not sure. I told him earlier it may be a monitor issue, because he is running a really old monitor with a DVI to VGA adapter. He just went and purchased a new flatscreen after I told him and he tested it for about 30 minutes with no issues, so that MIGHT have been the cause. The screenshots I linked here look kind of like tearing, which can be caused by a monitor I hear.
He will test more tomorrow for a few hours to see if it solves the problem, but so far so good. I will keep you posted.

Mcninjaguy · 04-20-2009, 11:53 PM

ok keep us informed although just to let you know raidmax isn't a good PSU brand to go with

Tiber Septim · 04-21-2009, 12:09 AM

The image you posted show what looks like missing textures and possibly artifacting (on the left side).
That wouldn't be caused by a bad monitor.

Have you had you friend check the systems' voltages?
You seem to know a fair bit so I won't bother explaining how to check.

Jpm772 · 05-05-2009, 10:56 AM

I have monitored the temps and they all stay super low, below 60 degrees Celsius.

I also monitored the Voltages and they are relatively static and good. We are going to do another RMA for the video card see if that fixes it.

New monitor / cable / plug did not help.

04-19-2009, 03:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jpm772 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 41 OS: XP	Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly This is a post for my friend, I am running out of resources and ideas on fixing. in TF2 and Bf2 the graphics glitch so bad that you cannot see anything. Here are some pictures to what happens linked below. It happens randomly, and SOMETIMES (but rarely) an ALT+TAB will correct the issue. We even did an RMA and got a different video card, and it STILL is doing this. New 500 watt PSU as well. Heres the screenshots of the games..weird url, hosted on msn spaces http://cid-01be831e8047d430.skydrive.../screen002.jpg this is in bf2 but the SAME thing happens in tf2 The PC specs are PNY 8800GT 512 (tried it on orignal and then RMA'd and got refurbed one) AMD 3000+ CPU and MSI K8 Neo-4 Mobo 2gb DDR Ram What we have done All drivers updated, including DX Clean format multiple times Made sure PCI E slot was clean. Monitored TEMPS, usually below 60c this mobo used to be MINE and it worked fine for me, then I gave it to him. I had the same Graphics card but mine was from XFX Any ideas? Last edited by Jpm772; 04-19-2009 at 03:38 PM.

04-19-2009, 08:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
manic Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 5,257 OS: xp	Re: Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly What brand is the new psu? __________________

04-19-2009, 11:55 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jpm772 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 41 OS: XP	Re: Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly RAIDMAX HYBRID 2 RX-530SS 530W ATX12V V2.2/ EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Modular Modular LED Power Supply

04-20-2009, 10:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly Raidmax isn't a quality PSU you're going to need a good one like this Corsair 650w $100 after rebate $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139005

04-20-2009, 11:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jpm772 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 41 OS: XP	Re: Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly I honestly do not think its a power issue. It COULD be, but not sure. I told him earlier it may be a monitor issue, because he is running a really old monitor with a DVI to VGA adapter. He just went and purchased a new flatscreen after I told him and he tested it for about 30 minutes with no issues, so that MIGHT have been the cause. The screenshots I linked here look kind of like tearing, which can be caused by a monitor I hear. He will test more tomorrow for a few hours to see if it solves the problem, but so far so good. I will keep you posted.

04-20-2009, 11:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly ok keep us informed although just to let you know raidmax isn't a good PSU brand to go with

04-21-2009, 12:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tiber Septim Asst Manager, Games Team Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 2,877 OS: Fedora 11 / Windows 7 My System Blog Entries: 5	Re: Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly The image you posted show what looks like missing textures and possibly artifacting (on the left side). That wouldn't be caused by a bad monitor. Have you had you friend check the systems' voltages? You seem to know a fair bit so I won't bother explaining how to check. __________________ First Steps - System Specs - SIW Help TSF beat Cancer and other serious Illness.

05-05-2009, 10:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Jpm772 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 41 OS: XP	Re: Graphics GLitching on multiple games. Sometimes Crashes...Tf2 and Bf2 Mainly I have monitored the temps and they all stay super low, below 60 degrees Celsius. I also monitored the Voltages and they are relatively static and good. We are going to do another RMA for the video card see if that fixes it. New monitor / cable / plug did not help.