Graphic artifacts on TF2

[Javert]

Hi guys,

When I try to switch the gfx settings on TF2, I get alot of graphic artifacts - vertical bands, squares, dots etc.

When I immediately restart, even Windows shows up like it too.

I turned off my computer for now so it can cool down. I'm posting from my work laptop. It's an OLD computer: P4 2.8 Ghz, 1 GB RAM, RADEON 9800 Pro. Does this mean my gfx card is dying?

 

[MorganFreeman911]

I think so. I had that problem earlier in the year and it turns out my card was melted.

 

[Beerdude26]

Cool down your card like ****. I think nVidia has some overclocking tools that can also control your fans: put them at max rpm if possible. The damage may have already been done, though

 

[soulslicer]

whats your gpu?

 

[-Psy-]

I get a weird problem in gravelpit at B. One of the polygons that form a part of the window's model stretches all the way across the room.

Not sure if this is GFX card related or a bug with the game.

 

[Javert]

whats your gpu?

Radeon 9800 Pro, 128 MB.


As for the stretching, that's a different, very fixable issue. Thinks it's your drivers and turning down some settings.


By the way, after 15-20min. of use, my Windows is starting to get f-ed up graphics-wise. I'm beginning to back-up all my stuff in case of a meltdown.

 

[Javert]

Sorry for the bump, but I took a pictures of what I'm facing nowadays. This happens after 5 minutes of Guild Wars.

Does it look permanent?

 

[-Psy-]

Mine is going the same as well. Luckily it's only happening in-game but I'm preparing for the worse. :/

 

[flodog]

how

I get the graphic stretches off of models and such, anyone know what that is about? It happens in hl2, cs:source, and and application that uses the hl2 engine, Iv tried reinstalling hl2, graphic drivers, and everything else.

 

[CyberPitz]

I get the graphic stretches off of models and such, anyone know what that is about? It happens in hl2, cs:source, and and application that uses the hl2 engine, Iv tried reinstalling hl2, graphic drivers, and everything else.

I get that, only in TF2, and only with the Heavy and Scout. So I'd randomly see this thin line from the heavy/scout all the way off the map. Quite weird.

 

[flodog]

Yea does anyone else have this problem/and or fixed it? Sometimes the models branch off in an almost stretched manor which can sometimes make the screen almost all white in flickering models.

 

[giant384]

check to see if your 9800s cooling fan is working. thats overheating definitely.

 

[Dekstar]

my 9800 started dying, doing stuff like that. Then it got worse.

I seriously suggest getting a new card, or it'll eventually do it on a DOS window (i.e. boot)

 

[flodog]

the idle temp is around 82C and thats with an actual house fan right on my opened up case. Should i try buying a new gpu heatsink/fan ? or is the video card shot.

 

[giant384]

ya your video card cooler is dead. also your card is dying too. i highly doubt a new cooler will help since the damage might already be done.

 

[flodog]

the only reason i dont think my gpu is dead because it runs fine until it hits a certain temp then ingame is goes all crazy. I am going to try and see if a new heatsink/fan will work because i still get good frames ingame

-is this is a good idea or am i wasting my time?