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trojan216

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hi,ive got the system listed below and am finding that the graphics are lagging and flickering in all my games.Ive tried reinstalling catalyst with the latest drivers but this didnt work .Please can anyone help?




intel i7 2.66 @3.4
4870/2
6gb ddr3 ram
 

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whats the make and mel of your psu?
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 @ 4Gig / Titan Fenir
    Motherboard
    XFX 780i
    Memory
    4GB OCZ PC2-8500C5 DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward GTX260/216 SLI
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp 2209WA 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    western digital raptor 10000rpm sata
    PSU
    OCZ Modstream 700w
    Cooling
    Titan Fenir
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Gamer
    Keyboard
    Razer Reclusa
    Internet Speed
    8mb

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XBX2
    Memory
    Corsair TWIN2X4096-PC8500 (2x2GHz)
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1GHz)
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium - Fatality Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp w2207h (22" widescreen)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    One 750GB, 2x500GB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives (32meg)
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE 550
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Wave
    Internet Speed
    "High" Speed DSL? Is that like low speed FIOS?
    Other Info
    Q6600 B3 Revision OC to 3.0GHz
Its a Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLI Compliant PSU



Intel Core i7 920 2.66Ghz Overclocked to 3.40GHz! (Nehalem) (Socket LGA1366)
- Gigabyte EX58-UD3R Intel X58 (Socket 1366) PCI-Express DDR3 Motherboard
- OCZ 6GB DDR3 PC3-10666C9 Gold Low-Voltage Triple Channel Kit
- Noctua NH-U12P SE1366 CPU Cooler
- ATI 4870/2
- Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1TB SATA-II 32MB Cache
- Samsung SH-S223F/BEBE 22x DVD±RW SATA Dual Layer ReWriter (Black)
- Corsair TX 650W ATX2.2 SLI Compliant PSU
- Arctic Silver 5 Heatsink compound professionally hand installed by our technicians
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trojan216 said:
hi,ive got the system listed below and am finding that the graphics are lagging and flickering in all my games.Ive tried reinstalling catalyst with the latest drivers but this didnt work .Please can anyone help?
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trojan216 said:
Yeah sorry i was abit vague .
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You're still a bit vague.

Have you tried turning down the overclocks? - You've got that i7 920 overclocked a nearly 1gig. I know everyone says to clock it that high, but it doesn't mean it'll run stable like that.

Is the card getting enough power? Have you got the extra power connector connected to the MB to power the PCI slots for the card?

What are all my games? - List some.

Questions
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XBX2
    Memory
    Corsair TWIN2X4096-PC8500 (2x2GHz)
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1GHz)
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium - Fatality Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp w2207h (22" widescreen)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    One 750GB, 2x500GB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives (32meg)
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE 550
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Wave
    Internet Speed
    "High" Speed DSL? Is that like low speed FIOS?
    Other Info
    Q6600 B3 Revision OC to 3.0GHz
sygnus21 said:
trojan216 said:
hi,ive got the system listed below and am finding that the graphics are lagging and flickering in all my games.Ive tried reinstalling catalyst with the latest drivers but this didnt work .Please can anyone help?
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trojan216 said:
Yeah sorry i was abit vague .
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You're still a bit vague.

Have you tried turning down the overclocks? - You've got that i7 920 overclocked a nearly 1gig. I know everyone says to clock it that high, but it doesn't mean it'll run stable like that.

Is the card getting enough power? Have you got the extra power connector connected to the MB to power the PCI slots for the card?

What are all my games? - List some.

Questions
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The games are GTA4 ,crysis ,cod4 .The pc was built by overclockers UK I havnt tried turning down the overclocks im not really sure how to do that.The system ran fine for a couple of days then stopped working so well.I think it could be the latest drivers that caused the problem .Il try using the drivers on the disc that came with it later today .
 

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If the problems persists, I'd have a talk with the system builders.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XBX2
    Memory
    Corsair TWIN2X4096-PC8500 (2x2GHz)
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1GHz)
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium - Fatality Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp w2207h (22" widescreen)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    One 750GB, 2x500GB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives (32meg)
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE 550
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Wave
    Internet Speed
    "High" Speed DSL? Is that like low speed FIOS?
    Other Info
    Q6600 B3 Revision OC to 3.0GHz
yeah i was asking about your psu mate because those symptoms can and have been related to an unstable power supply , it may not be your issue but its worth a shot , is it a new machine or has it been stable and all of a sudden gone faulty?

As its overclockers im assuming its one of their pre o/c'ed machines , its a worth a shot at clocking it back to stock and seeing what the results are , if its stable then you have grounds for sending it back as i assume they will guarrentee that o/c
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Build
    CPU
    Intel Q9550 @ 4Gig / Titan Fenir
    Motherboard
    XFX 780i
    Memory
    4GB OCZ PC2-8500C5 DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward GTX260/216 SLI
    Sound Card
    Creative X-FI Xtreme Gamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell UltraSharp 2209WA 22"
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    western digital raptor 10000rpm sata
    PSU
    OCZ Modstream 700w
    Cooling
    Titan Fenir
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Gamer
    Keyboard
    Razer Reclusa
    Internet Speed
    8mb
Ive thoroughly explored my theory of it being the drivers and im now sure its not that.Ive spoken to overclockers who told me to run furmark which ive done and everyhting seems fine.
I will call them again tommorow and see what they say .
 

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Is it a 4870x2 or two 4870 cards?

A 4870/2 doesn't make it very clear.
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550
    Motherboard
    XFX MB-750I-72P9 NF750i
    Memory
    4096MB Corsair XMS2 PC-5400
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS Nvidia Geforce GTX470
    Sound Card
    ASUS Xonar DX
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell 24" S2409W & Dell 20" E207WFP
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080 & 1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    750GB Western Digital Caviar Black & 500GB Samsung
    PSU
    750 watt Thermaltake Toughpower
    Case
    Coolermaster Dominator 690 Nvidia Edition
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9700-NT Cooler, 6x 120mm Chassis Fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 Laser Mouse (2007 edition)
    Keyboard
    Logitech G11 Keyboard
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Other Info
    abit airpace 54mbps wireless PCI-E x1 card
Again, since its a new machine, have it looked at! No need in killing brain cells for something that's under warranty. Since they overclocked it they should also be able to troubleshoot it's performance issue(s).

Telling you to run furmark isn't fixing your problem.

Just my two cents.
 
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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XBX2
    Memory
    Corsair TWIN2X4096-PC8500 (2x2GHz)
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1GHz)
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium - Fatality Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp w2207h (22" widescreen)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    One 750GB, 2x500GB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives (32meg)
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE 550
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Wave
    Internet Speed
    "High" Speed DSL? Is that like low speed FIOS?
    Other Info
    Q6600 B3 Revision OC to 3.0GHz
god.....:(, i hear no end of horror stories about OCUK.


when you ran ''furmark'' did it jolt, or was it smooth..??

the rig may not be fully stable...?? have you run ''Orthos''..??, if not run this app on......

''blend & stress'' setting @ priority 8 for 10mins, this will show up any weak OC in a matter of seconds...

if an error occurs ''back the machine'' (after sending them screenies of the error via email) ;)






:)SK
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    ME.....
    CPU
    Q9450 @ 3.6ghz
    Motherboard
    P5K PREMIUM
    Memory
    8GB 1066mhz buffalo firestix
    Graphics card(s)
    HD 5970
    Monitor(s) Displays
    20'' syncmaster
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA IDE 160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA 2
    PSU
    XCILIO 850w
    Case
    unknown ATX
    Cooling
    Arctic cooler pro 775
    Mouse
    logitech cordless optical
    Keyboard
    logitech EX110
    Internet Speed
    2mb
I see no reason to run all those performance apps. My attitude is that if I bought an overclocked machine, it should run at the overclocked speed without problems....that's why I paid YOU (the company) to overclock it!!! If not, fix it, or return my money.

If a company is stupid enough to OC a processor by nearly a gig, then any performance problems is on them. I shouldn't have to downclock the system for it to be stable, otherwise what did I pay for???

If it still under warranty, make "them" fix it!

Again, my two cents.

P.S. I see where your coming from skunksmash, but still...
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    Custom Built
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 2.4GHz
    Motherboard
    Intel D975XBX2
    Memory
    Corsair TWIN2X4096-PC8500 (2x2GHz)
    Graphics card(s)
    ATI Radeon HD 4890 (1GHz)
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Titanium - Fatality Pro Series
    Monitor(s) Displays
    hp w2207h (22" widescreen)
    Screen Resolution
    1680 x 1050
    Hard Drives
    One 750GB, 2x500GB Western Digital Caviar Black Hard Drives (32meg)
    PSU
    Antec Neo HE 550
    Case
    Antec P182
    Cooling
    Zalman CNPS9500 AT
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Revolution
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wireless Wave
    Internet Speed
    "High" Speed DSL? Is that like low speed FIOS?
    Other Info
    Q6600 B3 Revision OC to 3.0GHz
dont worry about the clock speed orthos gave you, its probably not configured for the i7 yet, but it will still stress the H/W...


so your saying ''furmark'' (a SUPER intensive benchmark) ran completely smooth, what was the AVG FPS..??, did you run it on ''benchmark'' or ''stability''

if you can run it on ''stability'' for 3mins smoothly, it cant be a GPU or GPU driver issue..??

Sygnus... if he sends the machine back without tracking down the problem, they will simply fob him off with...''oh well it seems fine to us sir..?? we've tested it with our SUPER advanced machinery'' & just send it back to him...

i don't suppose there is any way you could get hold of another PSU..??, the stutter ''could'' be related to that, but again ''furmark'' should of shown this.....

are you playing these games ''online'' by any chance..??




:)SK
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    ME.....
    CPU
    Q9450 @ 3.6ghz
    Motherboard
    P5K PREMIUM
    Memory
    8GB 1066mhz buffalo firestix
    Graphics card(s)
    HD 5970
    Monitor(s) Displays
    20'' syncmaster
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA IDE 160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA 2
    PSU
    XCILIO 850w
    Case
    unknown ATX
    Cooling
    Arctic cooler pro 775
    Mouse
    logitech cordless optical
    Keyboard
    logitech EX110
    Internet Speed
    2mb
hi, I ran it on stability for an hour and it was fine.
bench mark was full mark v1.6.5
fps min 44
fps max 240
fps avg 174
no im not playing online im playing off line GTA4,cod4 ,crysis
 

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what resolution are you playing at..??






:)SK
 

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System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    ME.....
    CPU
    Q9450 @ 3.6ghz
    Motherboard
    P5K PREMIUM
    Memory
    8GB 1066mhz buffalo firestix
    Graphics card(s)
    HD 5970
    Monitor(s) Displays
    20'' syncmaster
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA IDE 160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA 2
    PSU
    XCILIO 850w
    Case
    unknown ATX
    Cooling
    Arctic cooler pro 775
    Mouse
    logitech cordless optical
    Keyboard
    logitech EX110
    Internet Speed
    2mb
Auto settings .But I thought this set up would be able to max out the settings .Im getting 51fps with GTA but am still getting lag although I have heard this game isnt very good with my graphic card.
But that doesnt explain wny crysis and cod4 dont run very well.
 

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