Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else?

queros · 12-16-2007, 02:42 AM

I have an annoying problem with my new computer. I'd appreciate any good advice.

Here's my configuration:
Processor: Core2Duo E6550
Motherboard: Gigabyte P35-DS3L
Graphic card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 3870

Now the problem - in almost all games (Crysis, Nfs pro street, Call of duty 4) I get strange textures. Pictures should give You an idea of what I`m talking about.

Now what I`ve tried and figured out:
-clean Windows XP installation with newest ATI drivers
-clean Vista installation with the newest ATI drivers
-when setting shadowing detail in Crysis to low there are less "gray textures"
-fifa 2008 works correctly

Any ideas?

queros · 12-16-2007, 06:47 AM

Fifa 2008 is also affected ... I noticed it in the close ups of the players (textures change colour etc.)

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 12-16-2007, 09:47 AM

Download speedfan from my sig and post your temps and voltages, have you tried reinstalling the games?

What psu do you have brand and wattage?

queros · 12-16-2007, 10:43 AM

First of all thank You for showing intrest in my problem.
I`ve tried reinstalling the Windows Vista and the games three times - still have the same texture problems. I`ve even installed windows xp to check if it's a DX10 issue (well, it isn't).

One more thing that I`ve done is installing the "737-30533: Crysis: Radeon™ series: Graphic corruption occurs during gameplay" hotfix drivers from ATI. They didn't help in Crysis or any other game.

My power supply is Be Quiet straight power E5-450W.
Here is data from speedfan:

Temperatures:
Temp1 - 49C
Temp2 - 41C
Temp3 - -2C
HDD - 42C
Core0 - 33C
Core1 - 33C

Voltages:
Vcore1: 1,10V
Vcore2: 1,89V
+3,3V : 3,34V
+5V : 5,00V
+12V : 2,62V
-12V : -16,97V
-5V : -4,85V
+5V : 5,30V
Vbat : 3,17V

The temperature on Radeon 3870 is 64C while not playing games (data from catalyst control center).

Hope this helps.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 12-16-2007, 11:00 AM

can you do the same thing with this one? http://www.downloadbazar.com/archives/001355.php

queros · 12-16-2007, 11:27 AM

Yes of course. Here are the results:

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 12-16-2007, 11:33 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001 i have to recommend a new power supply

**koala** · 12-16-2007, 11:36 AM

Also, check the +12V value in BIOS. The reading you're getting off SpeedFan is incorrect, possibly caused by a faulty sensor. The computer wouldn't even start if it was really 2.62V

EDIT: Even the new reading of 9.79V is too low. If it's the same in BIOS then it looks like a faulty PSU.

queros · 12-16-2007, 11:47 AM

Thank You for your help.
The readings are different while playing games. This is what I got after a few minutes in Crysis:

I'll check the readings in BIOS and report back with them.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 12-16-2007, 11:49 AM

I stay by my recommendation for a new psu

queros · 12-16-2007, 12:03 PM

Thank You for your help. If I get my hands on a bigger PSU I'll definitly try it.

12-16-2007, 02:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
queros Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x86	Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? I have an annoying problem with my new computer. I'd appreciate any good advice. Here's my configuration: Processor: Core2Duo E6550 Motherboard: Gigabyte P35-DS3L Graphic card: Gigabyte Radeon HD 3870 Now the problem - in almost all games (Crysis, Nfs pro street, Call of duty 4) I get strange textures. Pictures should give You an idea of what I`m talking about. Now what I`ve tried and figured out: -clean Windows XP installation with newest ATI drivers -clean Vista installation with the newest ATI drivers -when setting shadowing detail in Crysis to low there are less "gray textures" -fifa 2008 works correctly Any ideas?

12-16-2007, 06:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
queros Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x86	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? Fifa 2008 is also affected ... I noticed it in the close ups of the players (textures change colour etc.)

12-16-2007, 09:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? Download speedfan from my sig and post your temps and voltages, have you tried reinstalling the games? What psu do you have brand and wattage? __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

12-16-2007, 10:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
queros Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x86	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? First of all thank You for showing intrest in my problem. I`ve tried reinstalling the Windows Vista and the games three times - still have the same texture problems. I`ve even installed windows xp to check if it's a DX10 issue (well, it isn't). One more thing that I`ve done is installing the "737-30533: Crysis: Radeon™ series: Graphic corruption occurs during gameplay" hotfix drivers from ATI. They didn't help in Crysis or any other game. My power supply is Be Quiet straight power E5-450W. Here is data from speedfan: Temperatures: Temp1 - 49C Temp2 - 41C Temp3 - -2C HDD - 42C Core0 - 33C Core1 - 33C Voltages: Vcore1: 1,10V Vcore2: 1,89V +3,3V : 3,34V +5V : 5,00V +12V : 2,62V -12V : -16,97V -5V : -4,85V +5V : 5,30V Vbat : 3,17V The temperature on Radeon 3870 is 64C while not playing games (data from catalyst control center). Hope this helps. Last edited by queros; 12-16-2007 at 10:48 AM.

12-16-2007, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? can you do the same thing with this one? http://www.downloadbazar.com/archives/001355.php __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

12-16-2007, 11:27 AM	#6 (permalink)
queros Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x86	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? Yes of course. Here are the results:

12-16-2007, 11:33 AM	#7 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371001 i have to recommend a new power supply __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

12-16-2007, 11:36 AM	#8 (permalink)
koala Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UK Posts: 12,366 OS: XP/7/Ubuntu My System	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? Also, check the +12V value in BIOS. The reading you're getting off SpeedFan is incorrect, possibly caused by a faulty sensor. The computer wouldn't even start if it was really 2.62V EDIT: Even the new reading of 9.79V is too low. If it's the same in BIOS then it looks like a faulty PSU. __________________ New members: Subscribe to your thread (Thread Tools) to receive an instant email notification when you get a reply. TSF Folding@Home Team 85015 - details here

12-16-2007, 11:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
queros Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x86	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? Thank You for your help. The readings are different while playing games. This is what I got after a few minutes in Crysis: I'll check the readings in BIOS and report back with them.

12-16-2007, 11:49 AM	#10 (permalink)
1 g0t 0wn3d TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Sedona, az Posts: 6,528 OS: Vista basic 32bit My System	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? I stay by my recommendation for a new psu __________________ Bench Test \| PC Wizard \| System specs \| PSU info \| PSU calculator \| Memtest86+ \| Speedfan

12-16-2007, 12:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
queros Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 6 OS: Windows Vista x86	Re: Radeon 3870 not working properly or something else? Thank You for your help. If I get my hands on a bigger PSU I'll definitly try it.