Graphical pop-ups in games

[GSAA]

I can run all new games on high/very high and high resolutions with steady 50fps, but I have a problem: When I go through a level in a shooter game for example, small things like trees/bushes become clearer when i egt closer too them, small details on a tree pops up suddenly. Is this because my graphics card isn't good enough? Still I can run CoJ Bound in Blood maxed out 1900x1200 w/ 50 fps.

I hope you understand what I mean here.

Some specs:

- 4 processors running - Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9400 @ 2.66GHz
- 2.67 GHz Performance Rated at 7.80 GHz
- Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Edition, 32-bit (Build Service Pack 16001)
- 4.0 GB RAM
- Nvidia Geforce 9800 GT
- 1.7 GB video RAM
- Pixel Shader 4.0

One more thing: It says I have Directx10 installed but my driver version is 8.15.11.8585. What does this mean?

Thanks in advance.

[Lord Sirian]

What games does this happen in specifically?

[GSAA]

Originally Posted by Lord Sirian

What games does this happen in specifically?

Pretty much in every newer game as I get closer to small objects. For example the crabs at the beach in Crysis, cactuses in Call of Juarez Bound in Blood etc.

[Lord Sirian]

What settings do you have the graphics on in those games?

[GSAA]

Originally Posted by Lord Sirian

What settings do you have the graphics on in those games?

On Call of Juarez Bound in Blood I have maxed out 1900x1200, on Crysis I have very high on 1200x800.

[GSAA]

The games run very well except for these popups... So I need some help.

[KrossX]

Well, just to be sure try installing the latest DirectX Runtimes from Microsoft and get the latest nVIDIA driver from their page.

About the versions, it means you have Dx10 and that your video driver version is that other one. Those are two different version things.

Nevertheless, it appears to me as if either there's not enough power for the Video Card, or it's defective/overheating. If you're overclocking anything, try putting it all back on stock speeds.

[Lord Sirian]

Make sure you have the latest Nvidia Drivers, located here:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/641062-post1.html

And make sure you have the latest DirectX, located here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/directx/default.mspx

If neither of those help, download Everest from here:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

And SensorsView from here:

http://www.stvsoft.com/SensorsViewPro21Setup.exe

Use them to record your Temperatures and the voltages on your PSU - then post them here.

[GSAA]

OK when I listen to music, uses the Internet etc. (uses the computer like normal), I get these results (from Sensors View):

CPU: 0 Celsius / 32 Fahrenheit
SYS: 48 Celsius / 117 Fahrenheit
AUX: 0 Celsius / 32 Fahrenheit
CPU Usage: Varies between 5 - 10%
Memory usage: Ca. 45% (varies a few %)
HDD usage 0%
NIC Usage 0%

CPU fan:1082 RPM
Sys fan:1419 RPM
Aux fan:0 RPM

Voltages:

VCoreA:1.15 V
VCoreB:1.84 V
+3.3 V: 3.02 V
+5V: 5.0V
+12 V: 11.80 V
+5 VSB: 4.95 V
+VBAT: 3.06 V

[Lord Sirian]

SensorsView appears to be not functioning properly with temperatures on your computer. - That happens sometimes.

What does Everest say?

Aside from that, your +3.3V is outside the +/- 5% range.

You should get a new PSU.

You should view the information located here for choosing a new PSU:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/ram-power-supply-support/192217-power-supply-information-selection.html

You should choose a PSU in the "High End Power-Gaming Class"

[GSAA]

Originally Posted by Lord Sirian

SensorsView appears to be not functioning properly with temperatures on your computer. - That happens sometimes.

What does Everest say?

Aside from that, your +3.3V is outside the +/- 5% range.

You should get a new PSU.

You should view the information located here for choosing a new PSU:

http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/ram-power-supply-support/192217-power-supply-information-selection.html

You should choose a PSU in the "High End Power-Gaming Class"

But I already have 750W psu, isnt it enough?? (i opened my PC and checked). Can you tell me what you want to know from Everest? its a bit complicated for me...

[GSAA]

BTW, I tried putting the graphics down to medium and then to low, changed resolutions etc... still i have the popup problem.

EDIT - the PC was bought maybe 4-5 months ago, it has been like this since then...pershaps it is a product fault?

[Lord Sirian]

Your Temperatures in Everest are located under "Computer -> Sensor"

And the size of the PSU is only half of what you need to worry about with PSU's.

The voltages on the +3.3V +5V and +12V are very important, and if they are over or under, can and will damage your system over time.

[GSAA]

Sensor type ITE IT8712F (ISA 290h)

Temperatures
Aux 46 °C (115 °F)


CPU 1110 RPM
PSU 1418 RPM

voltage:
CPU core 1.15 V
+2.5 V 1.84 V
+3.3 V 3.02 V
+5 V 5.00 V
+12 V 11.84 V
+5 V Hvilemodus* 4.95 V
VBAT battery 3.06 V
Debug Info F 26 FF 77
Debug Info T 46 178 189
Debug Info V 48 73 BD BA B9 07 44 (F7)

* hm dunno how to translate it...its like when the PCs "asleep" and you need to touch the mouse and it will start again

BTW,is it possible to stabilize this +3.3V etc or will it be f'ed up always?


And I followed this Optimising Your System For Games but still I have the popup problem

[koala]

I wouldn't worry too much about the +3.3V reading. Software monitors like SensorsView and Everest are never 100% accurate, and it's only the +12V output that really matters on modern computers.

Originally Posted by GSAA

It says I have Directx10 installed but my driver version is 8.15.11.8585. What does this mean?

DirectX and the graphics driver are two separate things. The number is your driver version (v185.85)

Download the latest graphics driver (v186.18) from here and save it to your desktop. Don't install it yet.

Uninstall your current graphics driver (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs), then reboot into VGA/Safe mode (keep tapping the F8 key after switching on until the menu appears, select VGA mode or safe mode and continue).

When Windows has loaded, disable your antivirus to prevent conflicts, then install the new graphics driver and reboot again to complete the installation process.

Go to Start > Run > dxdiag > Display tab and run the 2 tests. If there are any problems, they will be listed in the Notes box at the bottom of the window.

[GSAA]

Originally Posted by koala

I wouldn't worry too much about the +3.3V reading. Software monitors like SensorsView and Everest are never 100% accurate, and it's only the +12V output that really matters on modern computers.


DirectX and the graphics driver are two separate things. The number is your driver version (v185.85)

Download the latest graphics driver (v186.18) from here and save it to your desktop. Don't install it yet.

Uninstall your current graphics driver (Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs), then reboot into VGA/Safe mode (keep tapping the F8 key after switching on until the menu appears, select VGA mode or safe mode and continue).

When Windows has loaded, disable your antivirus to prevent conflicts, then install the new graphics driver and reboot again to complete the installation process.

Go to Start > Run > dxdiag > Display tab and run the 2 tests. If there are any problems, they will be listed in the Notes box at the bottom of the window.

So in Add / remove program I choose the program named "nvidia drivers", or...?

[koala]

'nvidia drivers' is the one you need to remove. If there are any others with nvidia in the title, they'll be the motherboard chipset drivers or physX, so don't do anything with them.

[GSAA]

Originally Posted by koala

'nvidia drivers' is the one you need to remove. If there are any others with nvidia in the title, they'll be the motherboard chipset drivers or physX, so don't do anything with them.

OK I did that but now my monitor turns itself on/off every 10 secs or so, plus the pc is not as fast anymore... so ive literally used like a minute to write this because the monitor tirns itself on and of..help?

[koala]

Are you in safe mode?

[GSAA]

Yes i am