Visual Artifact Problem

Azylax

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Mar 3, 2002
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I'm having a major problem with my computer where i get visual artifacts and messed up taskbars / system bars out of the blue over time. It happens everytime no matter what, and rebooting only resets the count down until .... well, whatever happens in that pic.

My first reaction was "WTF"

I've eliminated RAM, HD, and heat related problems since.... well, I've got 2 sticks of RAM, what are the chances of both of being corrupt? HD's, I've got two, they seem to be working fine. And heat related? My CPU is at 41C.

Any advice is welcome. I'm planning on formatting / reinstalling XP later in the evening and it's my last resort.
If that doesn't work, i'm planning on returning My Mobo, RAM, and Hard Drives for exchange.
 

DaiShan

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Jul 5, 2001
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are you ocing the card? which card, what are your full specs? is the fan on the card spinning?
 

Azylax

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Mar 3, 2002
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No overclocking, Fan Spinning properly...

Specs:
Athlon 1600+ XP
512MB DDR RAM (2x256)
MSI K7T Pro2RU Mobo
30GB Maxtor
60GB IBM Deskstar 75GXP
Creative GF2 Ultra
Creative 52x CD-ROM
Pioneer 16x DVD-ROM