Graphics Problem GeForce 6200 OC

[imported_Mrt1989]

Re: Graphics Problem GeForce 6200 OC

Try removing cooler, clean the core , appl new AS5 , ur temps should trop .

[dfunk]

Re: Graphics Problem GeForce 6200 OC

I have about the same setup as you,
6200OC'd
1.5gb Ram
2800+ Athlon XP

I run my game on medium graphics with no problems.

[mlkmnz]

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Hahah.. tell you the truth? I got BF2 for Christmas, but I knew my default card wasn't good enough. So I was at bestbuy with $250 bucks, excited to buy a card to play BF2. I didnt think 6200 was bad if 6800 was the best.. but now I know..

No, no, no, no. Whenever a new range comes out, like the 6xxx series, there is always a crap budget model, an average one, and a good one. Its the second digit that matters, if its under a 6 then it sucks. For example, a FX5700 will be faaar better than a 6200.

Its a sucky numbering system which traps a lot of people. If I worked at the counter at best buy and you walked up with the card you have, I would have told you to turn around and pick something else. Especially at that price, you could have had a completely awesome card for $200.

about that, was going to sell it for like 190 or so

AGP? Would you consider shipping it to New Zealand - I would be VERY keen.

[77th|Repstock]

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OMG! I totally thought a 5700 was worse than a 6200 because the number was smaller. DARN NVIDIA!

[mlkmnz]

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OMG! I totally thought a 5700 was worse than a 6200 because the number was smaller. DARN NVIDIA!

Nah, its all smoke and mirrors and a scam. A high end card which is 2 generations old is still far, far better than a current generation low end model.

The low end models are the cash cows for the manufacturers because of this point, it sucks in a whole heap of people who arent tech savvy.

[77th|Repstock]

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Hopefully I'll upgrade over the summer to a 6800. That one is good so I've heard. I'll check out newegg.com they have great prices.

[mlkmnz]

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Hopefully I'll upgrade over the summer to a 6800. That one is good so I've heard. I'll check out newegg.com they have great prices.

Make sure it has "GT" on the end.

[imported_Gabe]

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Hopefully I'll upgrade over the summer to a 6800. That one is good so I've heard. I'll check out newegg.com they have great prices.

iam selling mine

[Evil_Eye]

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If the second digit is less than 6 you probably wont get high settings. Dont know about my 7400 though, that took me by surprise.

Have a search for a thread call "nvidia naming system" or something like that and youll get the idea. My desktop has a 6600, which does low settings rock steadily. For the cheapest option get that (mine was around £80). For max settings go for at least a 6800gt.

Oh, and why did you pay 200+ for a 6200??!!!

EDIT:
the gainward 6800 gs is supposed to be good.

[77th|Repstock]

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I didnt have any idea. Like I said, I thought the popular 5700 was worse than a 6200. I also don't have the money right now Gabe, sorry.

[farty_mcrablice]

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Make sure it has "GT" on the end.

I'm very happy with my 6800GS. I have it overclocked to 420/1150 and unlocked one of the vertex shaders, It performs excellent for the money. ($200)

[apperingthoughts]

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If you were to run a benchmarking program, ie. 3D mark 03/05 whichever, you will see the same problem.

Your video card is Artifacting.

I have many problems with video cards and have done alot of test.

The only thing that causes this is,
a. A bad card, which is your proble,
or
b. When your an overclocking freak like me

So to solve your problem, Take back the video card and return it for a new one.

If you have too, Buy a new card, teh same one, put your broken one in and take it back

[77th|Repstock]

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Yeah, I saw the problem on BFEditor too, I'm making a map for my clan. What I don't understand is why everyone else with a 6200 doesn't have this problem, read their replies here.

[tw33k2514]

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most likeley those artifacts are a core defect. sorry but i doubt it can be fixed . and you prolly dont have a warrenty anymore . my best advice. upgrade the whole system . its a damn compaq. meaning the PSU is most likley garbage and wont power anything of higher performence.

and when you do upgrade buy my old eVGA 6600GT (PCI-E) selling it for $100 shipped

[77th|Repstock]

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How do you check for PSU? And PCI-Express is the white slot, right? Same as PCI? I'm not sure if I have that. I'll check.