Graphics prob - Help Please

SecretSquirrel · February 13, 2006, 09:19:22 AM

Have a 9700pro + CoolerMaster Vortex Dream. Latest drivers.
Running on XP Corp.
Everything is upto date

Lately I've noticed what I can only describe as a 'Rain' appearance across the monitor(imagine your staring out of your window on a rainy day type thing) running vertically downwards to sometimes diagnal right to left - like rain on a windy day.

This appears both in Games and desktop. Is sporadic may appear right from boot or may appear later on or not at all which is why I've discounted a heat problem.

The minor plus point it does add a weather dimension to BF2.

Any suggestions

Anonymous · February 13, 2006, 09:39:12 AM

Have you got any electrical leads running close to the monitor data lead which could cause interference?
Is the lead damaged? Give the monitor cable a bit of a squeeze/flex along its length to make sure the picture doesn't degrade?
Do you have a DECT or mobile phone near the monitor that could be causing interference?

If none of the above solve the problem:

Pull the card out of its socket and reseat it - that'll clean the contacts in case it is a build up on the pins. Additionally it will also clean the connector pins on the cable from monitor to card.

Do you have another card you can try (that'll eliminate or confirm the card as the problem. otherwise it could be MB/Monitor or card

suicidal_monkey · February 13, 2006, 09:45:17 AM

I got similar on my 9800pro once or twice, but that was definitely heat and/or clock-speed related and generally happened only during 3d rendering (e.g. games) You could try the Dans data check ... open the side of the case, point a big old desk-fan into it and see if the problem goes away - if it does then it's heat related

Blunt · February 13, 2006, 11:03:43 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by suicidal_monkey@Feb 13 2006, 09:45 AM
You could try the Dans data check ... open the side of the case, point a big old desk-fan into it and see if the problem goes away - if it does then it's heat related
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like this?

attractive eh?

it won't be heat if it's like it at start-up though will it?
like BB said, it could be external...speaker too close maybe?
good luck

sheepy · February 13, 2006, 01:04:00 PM

Anythink magnetic could cause problems, speekers etc or anythink that uses a signal eg mobile phone, or it could be that something is bugggrd.

monitor perhaps? For some reason I remember something bad about sun microsystems, I cant remember what tho.

SecretSquirrel · February 14, 2006, 12:55:55 PM

strange -

Even though I have the Rain effect on desktop I don't have it in BF2.

This definately is not a heat issue.

I've checked around for any items emitting an EM Pulse no phones nearby etc moved any cabling that could be causing issue as far away as poss.

Only thing left to do is reseat the card and re install drivers.....or Buy a new card like BB's

DuVeL · February 14, 2006, 01:07:54 PM

Did someone adjust the settings perhaps? Maybe worth trying to reset them first.

Or moving the computer indoors when it rains.... :narnar:

suicidal_monkey · February 14, 2006, 01:31:38 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by SecretSquirrel@Feb 14 2006, 12:55 PM
Even though I have the Rain effect on desktop I don't have it in BF2.

try using ATi tray tools to reduce the 2D clock speed maybe?

SecretSquirrel · February 14, 2006, 04:44:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by DuVeL@Feb 14 2006, 01:07 PM
Did someone adjust the settings perhaps? Maybe worth trying to reset them first.

Or moving the computer indoors when it rains.... :narnar:
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Chrissakes I'm trying to get a sensible response here I thought it was obvious I'm using a brolly

Anonymous · February 14, 2006, 04:47:45 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by SecretSquirrel@Feb 14 2006, 12:55 PM
Even though I have the Rain effect on desktop I don't have it in BF2.
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It's not a screen saver kicking in is it or one of those silly trick files? I remember there used to be a "rain" screensaver.

SecretSquirrel · February 14, 2006, 09:33:21 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by BlueBall@Feb 14 2006, 04:47 PM
It's not a screen saver kicking in is it or one of those silly trick files? I remember there used to be a "rain" screensaver.
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Nope nothin like that.

One thing I have noticed - if I drop the refresh from 85 to 75 it goes away.
and a recap-I used to get it in BF2 but I'm not anymore.

I wonder if its a driver issue. I've already reinstalled driver pack inc catalyst control.
Any idea what the EDID in Monitor attributes tab is ? I've unticked and set to 85hz

SecretSquirrel · February 14, 2006, 09:57:17 PM

Sorted

Its the kvm switch.

When the no2 pc is on it causes interference on no1 but not vice versa !!

Swapping the monitor plugs over reduces the interference to a minor drizzle. :blink:

Anonymous · February 14, 2006, 09:58:39 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by SecretSquirrel@Feb 14 2006, 09:57 PM
Sorted

Its the kvm switch.

When the no2 pc is on it causes interference on no1 but not vice versa !!

Swapping the monitor plugs over reduces the interference to a minor drizzle. :blink:
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See we told ya didn't we :devil: Didn't we? :unsure:

SecretSquirrel · February 15, 2006, 12:52:46 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by BlueBall@Feb 14 2006, 09:58 PM
See we told ya didn't we :devil: Didn't we? :unsure:
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You got me on a technicality.

But the KVM switch..I ask you..