- Aug 14, 2007
- 259
- 0
- 0
Alright so I am sure there are other threads here regarding this issue but I wanted to share my story. I just purchased a Visiontek HD5850 from Dell (got it for $279.99 muhaha) to go in my XPS 8000 machine. I upgraded the standard 350W Dell PSU to a 600W PSU. Thus my specs are:
Specs:
Core i7 860 @ 2.8GHz (no overclock)
4GB DDR3 RAM
640GB primary HDD
500GB secondary HDD
Creative X-Fi
Visiontek 1GB HD5850
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
DirectX 11
Former video card was the nVidia GT220 1GB card.
I updated my Catalyst drivers to 10.3 from the 10.1 that was included on the CD. However, I noticed no change. However, I only noticed this screen tearing issue with the Crysis demo I downloaded. I haven't purchased the full game yet. Usually the screen tearing issue is only in cutscenes (like the Crytek intro, the nanosuit intro and the cargo plane intro cutscene). There is also considerable texture flickering or missing textures altogether (like the pickup trucks have wheels but are missing most of the body).
I can't recall if the GT220 had the same issues because the game didn't run very well on it. Now games such as Left for Dead 2 and Red Alert 3 just look wonderful and I've never had any graphical issues. I haven't tested many other games yet.
Is this something that is just related to the Crysis demo or my video card? From what I've read, many people are complaining about the HD5800 Series flicker issues, but many also say their problems were resolved with the newest Catalyst drivers.
Things I've already tried:
-Forcing VSync on
-Forcing VSync off
-Adjusting VSync to be determined by application
-Enabling OpenGL Triple Buffering via CCC
-Enabling Overdrive (idle speeds are 157Mhz/300Mhz; load is like 725Mhz/1100Mhz)
-Deleted old nVidia drivers and software
-Changing Catalyst A.I. to Advanced and Standard
-Restoring factory defaults
-Changing monitor refresh rate to 59Hz from 60Hz, then back to 60Hz
Something that appeared to work:
-Take Crysis demo out of fullscreen and I don't recall seeing anymore tearing issues. Maybe it's because it is not fullscreen and I can't notice, or maybe it's because it simply isn't there any longer.
Also another thing: when Windows 7 gets to the login screen and asks for password, I type it in and then hit enter to start. It appears that the transition from the login screen to windows fades a bit sluggishly and isn't as smooth of a transition as I remember with the GT220.
Ideas for Solutions?
-Should I return the card?
-Wait for drivers?
-Switch to nVidia or keep ATI?
I am currently at work so I can't include any more information, but I'm going to try to get some screenshots or photos if nothing else and post to share. Maybe I'll take a video and post it on YouTube so you guys can see what I am talking about.
- marsbound2024
Specs:
Core i7 860 @ 2.8GHz (no overclock)
4GB DDR3 RAM
640GB primary HDD
500GB secondary HDD
Creative X-Fi
Visiontek 1GB HD5850
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
DirectX 11
Former video card was the nVidia GT220 1GB card.
I updated my Catalyst drivers to 10.3 from the 10.1 that was included on the CD. However, I noticed no change. However, I only noticed this screen tearing issue with the Crysis demo I downloaded. I haven't purchased the full game yet. Usually the screen tearing issue is only in cutscenes (like the Crytek intro, the nanosuit intro and the cargo plane intro cutscene). There is also considerable texture flickering or missing textures altogether (like the pickup trucks have wheels but are missing most of the body).
I can't recall if the GT220 had the same issues because the game didn't run very well on it. Now games such as Left for Dead 2 and Red Alert 3 just look wonderful and I've never had any graphical issues. I haven't tested many other games yet.
Is this something that is just related to the Crysis demo or my video card? From what I've read, many people are complaining about the HD5800 Series flicker issues, but many also say their problems were resolved with the newest Catalyst drivers.
Things I've already tried:
-Forcing VSync on
-Forcing VSync off
-Adjusting VSync to be determined by application
-Enabling OpenGL Triple Buffering via CCC
-Enabling Overdrive (idle speeds are 157Mhz/300Mhz; load is like 725Mhz/1100Mhz)
-Deleted old nVidia drivers and software
-Changing Catalyst A.I. to Advanced and Standard
-Restoring factory defaults
-Changing monitor refresh rate to 59Hz from 60Hz, then back to 60Hz
Something that appeared to work:
-Take Crysis demo out of fullscreen and I don't recall seeing anymore tearing issues. Maybe it's because it is not fullscreen and I can't notice, or maybe it's because it simply isn't there any longer.
Also another thing: when Windows 7 gets to the login screen and asks for password, I type it in and then hit enter to start. It appears that the transition from the login screen to windows fades a bit sluggishly and isn't as smooth of a transition as I remember with the GT220.
Ideas for Solutions?
-Should I return the card?
-Wait for drivers?
-Switch to nVidia or keep ATI?
I am currently at work so I can't include any more information, but I'm going to try to get some screenshots or photos if nothing else and post to share. Maybe I'll take a video and post it on YouTube so you guys can see what I am talking about.
- marsbound2024