Joost27 Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 ok ive had my geforce fx 5200 oced (check sig for clock speeds) its been fine for awhile...but i just wnet to play halo and its really badd like there are lines extending from everywhere..if i can get a screenshot ill post it..need forspeed underground and delta force black hawk down all do it to...is this a sign of it going..also ive reset the clock frequencies to stock..and toook my ramsinks off in case there were causing something..still the same result..any tips..or input?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurosen Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 you might wanna check on your northbridge first bro... If it's overheating, it could mess up your vid. Make sure it is properly cooled... with a jet engine turbine if possible Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joost27 Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 ok i think my north bridge is fine..it orginially came with just a heatsink...i added a soyo fan onto it(5100rpm) and the heatsink is staying like not warm but not cold.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderTrax Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 Sounds like it might be dieing. Does it happen in any other GPU intensive games or just Halo? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joost27 Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 well it does in delta force black hawk down, need for speed underground, and joint ops...it does it in the 3d mark 01 and 03 but nopt as much. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderTrax Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 Well, I'd replace the drivers first, just incase. If that doesn't help, then the cards probably dyeing. If you're on an extreme budget, get a 5200 Ultra. $83 at newegg and it's much better than the 5200 and 9200 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joost27 Posted April 21, 2004 Posted April 21, 2004 ok before i just read your last reply i took out my card..put it infront of bedroom's window fan and cooled it off, dusted it all off..checked the card over..looks fine..put it back in made sure everything is secure..reinstalled the drivers, reset the clock frequencies to my 305/478 set the driver to performance 3d instead of 2d standard, went into Halo and OMG its running better than it ever has. everything is spooth no glitching..beside normal online lag. and the temps are staying down too. I have no idea why it did it but all i know is that its performing awesomely..well compared to what i have been used to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
InvaderTrax Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 Yeah. That dust can cause some real problems. Perhaps there was even some on the gold contacts? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurosen Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 This thread has inspired me to aquire some fan filters... Anyone have some spare pantyhose?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joost27 Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 idk..there wasnt much dust..mostly on the heatsink..some in a few spots..maybe thats what caused it..but im just glad it wasnt dieing...i just dont have the money to buy a new one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurosen Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 Just an afterthought... maybe it got loose from the AGP slot contacts a little bit last time you were in the case... Did the symptoms happen around then?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joost27 Posted April 22, 2004 Posted April 22, 2004 well im in my case almost every day just to mess with things..and w/e so i guess it could of...but its never happened before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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