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Offline stroker71

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Video card problems????
« on: November 07, 2008, 06:34:44 PM »
Not sure what is going on but when I sign on everything is fine for the first 15-20 sec.  All the graphix load and then my FR's goto 0.  Usually run at the refresh rate of 60 fps.  Worked fine the last time I played then this stuff usually happens on friday night when the HTC office is closed...anyone have Skuzzy's home phone number???? lol  Variance is flat and ping is good with no packet loss.  Leads me to think there is something wrong with the video card.  Here's the Diag:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 11/7/2008, 19:28:40
       Machine name: KITCHEN
   Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.080814-1236)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
       System Model: ER900AA-ABA a1430n
               BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+,  MMX,  3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
             Memory: 1022MB RAM
          Page File: 320MB used, 2138MB available
        Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
     DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
          Music Tab: No problems found.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D:    0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw:  0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay:  0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow:  0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT
     Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 7950 GT
         DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
       Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0295&SUBSYS_22191682&REV_A1
   Display Memory: 512.0 MB
     Current Mode: 1600 x 900 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9147 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 10/20/2006 22:32:20, 4496128 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 10/20/2006 22:32:20, 3958496 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41D5-11CF-8956-130200C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x10DE
        Device ID: 0x0295
        SubSys ID: 0x22191682
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Revision ID: 0x00A1
      Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
 Deinterlace Caps: {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
                   {212DC724-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
                   {335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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            Description: Realtek HD Audio rear output
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: HDAUDIO\FUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0883&SUBSYS_103C2A3A&REV_1000
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5213 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 1/23/2006 17:41:52, 4145152 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
         HW Accel Level: Full
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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            Description: Line in/Mic in
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5213 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 1/23/2006 17:41:52, 4145152 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xFFF

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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2008, 08:49:33 PM »
Ok I just played for about 1.5 hours with no problems...then bam 0 FR's.
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2008, 08:52:31 PM »
might be a heat issue, take the side cover off and make sure fan on the video card is running, and the cpu. Might try adding a floor fan to blow extra air in just as a test to see if it runs longer.

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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2008, 08:59:35 PM »
Ok I just played for about 1.5 hours with no problems...then bam 0 FR's.

Was the screen stuttering as if the game locked up?   
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2008, 11:08:49 PM »
Good point about the heat.  I have noticed the fan kicking on normal speed then speeding up alot...time for a cleaning I guess.

The game don't totally lock up...FR's drop to 0 and it gets very very chopy.  I did notice my variance does go all the way up and stays there...no bouncing.
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #5 on: November 07, 2008, 11:28:16 PM »
WHAT KIND OF CARD???? Get Rivatuner, you can up the fan to cool. Also get the latest driver update FOR THAT CARD.  Post your card I will find latest driver for you or you can google search it.
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2008, 10:31:54 AM »
Display Devices
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        Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GT
        Manufacturer: NVIDIA
        Chip type: GeForce 7950 GT
        Driver Version: 6.14.0010.9147 (English)
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2008, 07:23:26 PM »
This may be a Skuzzy question. Nvidea search says 178.25 drivers but If I recall he insists latest drivers don't work well on older cards. I would recommend rivatuner. You can control fan speed with riva and cool card down. Get pc wizard to monitor video card temp. If your card runs hot this may be the problem. If it doesn't, then we need to troubleshoot.

Also check task manager to see how many processes you have running. You may have a process running or many slowing down cpu. Another tip Skuzzy has given is go to start/run type dxdiag/ Go to sound and turn down hardware acceleration to 3/4.  Give these things a try and let the forum know. many knowledgable persons here..



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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2008, 09:45:09 PM »
Been playing for 2 years with the same card so wit no problems.  So I don't think it is a driver issue.  I think it's fixed now...and it was an over heating problem.  I cleaned it about amonth ago but failed to notice the dirt on the bottom of the power supply.  Got that cleaned and seems to be fine.  I should have looked before posting this..thanks for the replies
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« Reply #9 on: November 09, 2008, 02:21:20 AM »
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #10 on: November 12, 2008, 04:25:00 PM »
Good point about the heat.  I have noticed the fan kicking on normal speed then speeding up alot...time for a cleaning I guess.

The game don't totally lock up...FR's drop to 0 and it gets very very chopy.  I did notice my variance does go all the way up and stays there...no bouncing.

This happened to me last week.   I believe it is server related.   I was winging the CH's and others were saying this was happening to them as well.   

Whatever it was last week, has been resolved.
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2008, 01:17:20 AM »
rivatuner will allow fan adjustment
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #12 on: December 03, 2008, 02:33:25 PM »
I just tried to play and the problem is back.  I know it's not a heat issue because I just fired up the computer and I can feel it's not hot.  Server issue again? 
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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #13 on: December 05, 2008, 12:33:53 AM »
rivatuner will allow fan adjustment
Stop with the RivaTuner... act like its a cure all of Video Cards.  Since this is an nVidia driven card look in your control panel for NVIDIA Control Panel.  If you never used it choose Advanced when you start it, you can check you GPU temps there to compair if it is overheating.  If so you can turn your fan up there.  If this is not the problem you can try an older flavor of the drivers.  Some dont like using the nVidia drivers right from the site (I Do) opposed to the builders site.  nVidia maintains some older drivers.  If you do try older drivers, go to Control Panel, and remove the old drivers from the Program Files, when you click to uninstall an nvidia driver its asks what you want to uninstall choose Video Drivers, then install the one (older) and reboot.  Confirm your using the older driver.

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Re: Video card problems????
« Reply #14 on: December 09, 2008, 07:18:46 AM »
 Til Death, I have a nvidia gs force 8300 gs. I can't seem to find the items about the temp and fan you mention in the advanced settings.