Quickie Spec
A64 3500+ "Venice core" @ stock
MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum MB
PNY Verto 6800 GT @ stock (latest drivers)
512x2 DDR400
160gb Seagate SATA HDD
DVD burner
470w Pc Power & Cooling PSU
Thermaltake Tsunami case
Ive had several issues with this card but before I try and go the RMA route I just want to double check and get some opinions on what Ive experienced.
First things first. 3DMark05 and Splinter Cell:CT demo crash every time. In 3DMark it either crashes 5 seconds into the first test, OR it'll stutter and hang its way into the middle of the third test before the eventual lock up. The monitor goes blank but the system stays on. Like clock work every time. Ive tried reinstalling drivers and the app itself 3 times over. 3Dmark03 went by fine however (11100 score fwiw)
The Splinter Cell problem is quite similar. As soon as it loads up the level there is some major major stuttering and graphical errors. Then all you hear is a locked up audio loop while the monitor goes blank. The only way I could get it to load up is at 800x600 w/ 1.1 Shader, there's a slight stutter but then it calms down. Very odd.
Since this is a newly built system Im kinda leaning towards my video card being the rat. I decided to install my old 9800pro to make sure (Cat 4.12) and go figure. No problem with either app with the Pro. SC loads up at any resolution and 3D05 finished with a 2400 score (heh).
Does that prove the GT is faulty somehow? Should I RMA? The GT has run HL2, Far Cry and Doom 3 ok from what Ive played so far. Framerates aren't up to par as some benches Ive seen though. Ive had a couple graphical errors (no suds on the beaches in certain levels of Far Cry for example) and the High Quality IQ setting in the Control panel gives me a big hit in performance at times. The freeze ups are my main concern though since it could mean more problems later.
My heat is well maintained from what I gather. Case temp is around 27c, CPU cooled with XP-90 is around 32 idle and high 40s under load. The card is ridiculously hot though. 57c idle and into the 80's under load. I understand these cards run pretty hot though. I put a desktop fan on the side of the opened case to make sure it wasnt a heat issue and no difference.
Appreciate any feedback on this, thanks.
A64 3500+ "Venice core" @ stock
MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum MB
PNY Verto 6800 GT @ stock (latest drivers)
512x2 DDR400
160gb Seagate SATA HDD
DVD burner
470w Pc Power & Cooling PSU
Thermaltake Tsunami case
Ive had several issues with this card but before I try and go the RMA route I just want to double check and get some opinions on what Ive experienced.
First things first. 3DMark05 and Splinter Cell:CT demo crash every time. In 3DMark it either crashes 5 seconds into the first test, OR it'll stutter and hang its way into the middle of the third test before the eventual lock up. The monitor goes blank but the system stays on. Like clock work every time. Ive tried reinstalling drivers and the app itself 3 times over. 3Dmark03 went by fine however (11100 score fwiw)
The Splinter Cell problem is quite similar. As soon as it loads up the level there is some major major stuttering and graphical errors. Then all you hear is a locked up audio loop while the monitor goes blank. The only way I could get it to load up is at 800x600 w/ 1.1 Shader, there's a slight stutter but then it calms down. Very odd.
Since this is a newly built system Im kinda leaning towards my video card being the rat. I decided to install my old 9800pro to make sure (Cat 4.12) and go figure. No problem with either app with the Pro. SC loads up at any resolution and 3D05 finished with a 2400 score (heh).
Does that prove the GT is faulty somehow? Should I RMA? The GT has run HL2, Far Cry and Doom 3 ok from what Ive played so far. Framerates aren't up to par as some benches Ive seen though. Ive had a couple graphical errors (no suds on the beaches in certain levels of Far Cry for example) and the High Quality IQ setting in the Control panel gives me a big hit in performance at times. The freeze ups are my main concern though since it could mean more problems later.
My heat is well maintained from what I gather. Case temp is around 27c, CPU cooled with XP-90 is around 32 idle and high 40s under load. The card is ridiculously hot though. 57c idle and into the 80's under load. I understand these cards run pretty hot though. I put a desktop fan on the side of the opened case to make sure it wasnt a heat issue and no difference.
Appreciate any feedback on this, thanks.
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