Gradually unable to view large windows

velcroman77 · 10-16-2009, 06:46 AM

My PC works fine on startup, but over time, I get graphics issues where I can't display a large window. If I look at a PDF in a 9"x9" window on my display, it is blank. If I resize the window to 6"x6", it looks fine. Over time, the max size of the window gets smaller. When I reboot, it is fine. This is a new problem, the only recent change to my system is we are doing some network upgrades.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

Steve
HP xw4600 Workstation
Core2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3GHz
2.5 GB of RAM (4GB with /3GB switch)
XP SP2
NVIDIA Quadro FX 1700 (2 cards)
Dual 22" Displays
SolidWorks 2009

**Tyree** · 10-16-2009, 08:23 AM

Try using one GPU and one monitor.

velcroman77 · 10-16-2009, 11:24 AM

As a long term solution, or to see if the problem goes away?

**emosun** · 10-17-2009, 08:39 AM

What power supply is in the system? Also check the gpu temperatures.

velcroman77 · 10-22-2009, 08:31 AM

How can I check the gpu temperature on a Quadro FX 1700?

10-16-2009, 06:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
velcroman77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Gradually unable to view large windows My PC works fine on startup, but over time, I get graphics issues where I can't display a large window. If I look at a PDF in a 9"x9" window on my display, it is blank. If I resize the window to 6"x6", it looks fine. Over time, the max size of the window gets smaller. When I reboot, it is fine. This is a new problem, the only recent change to my system is we are doing some network upgrades. Any suggestions? Thanks, Steve HP xw4600 Workstation Core2 Duo CPU E6850 @ 3GHz 2.5 GB of RAM (4GB with /3GB switch) XP SP2 NVIDIA Quadro FX 1700 (2 cards) Dual 22" Displays SolidWorks 2009

10-16-2009, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,640 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Gradually unable to view large windows Try using one GPU and one monitor. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.

10-16-2009, 11:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
velcroman77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Gradually unable to view large windows As a long term solution, or to see if the problem goes away?

10-17-2009, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
emosun Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: usa Posts: 6,983 OS: xp pro sp2 My System	Re: Gradually unable to view large windows What power supply is in the system? Also check the gpu temperatures. __________________ Gpu Benchmarks Cpu-Z Power supply information and selection Gpu-Z Video card quick list

10-22-2009, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
velcroman77 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3 OS: XP	Re: Gradually unable to view large windows How can I check the gpu temperature on a Quadro FX 1700?