Artifacts problem..again..

[firewolf2k7]

Hi,

I know there have been many posts about bf2 artifacting but i cant seem to find a solution in any of them. If any of you could help it would be great.

My specs first:
Intel E6400 Core 2 Duo 2.13ghz
MDT 2 GB DDR 2
450W PSU
Asrock 775-dual motherboard
XFX 8600gt XXX

The problem is that as soon as i enter a server or single player the game starts to show artifacts. I don't think the card overheats because its at around 60 degrees on full settings in-game and it only happens in BF2 for as far as i seen.
I tried playing with the drivers too. I ran the most recent 163.69, the beta 163.71, and tried rolling back to 158.45. All without a change. The game runs smooth on full settings but the artifacts are still there. Same on lowest settings. The card itself is overclocked from the manufacture and i clocked it back down to original speeds and lower but with no success.

Its a bit irritating since, like said it only happens in BF2. I added some screens to clarify the problem. Sorry for sorta reposting a problem but if anyone knows a solution to this other then sending it back to the XFX it would be great.

http://img187.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen000lj2.jpg

http://img457.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screen001ym8.jpg

Thank you

[camper.]

Re: Artifacts problem..again..

Your card is fuxx0red mate, the GPU is overheating/over-overclocked.

[firewolf2k7]

Re: Artifacts problem..again..

Well like i said the cards clock is that from the manufactures and the temp is not really exceeding any limits.

[camper.]

Re: Artifacts problem..again..

Try the 163.75 beta drivers. It's most probably a defective GPU.

[firewolf2k7]

Re: Artifacts problem..again..

Tried those already. I just don't get why its just in bf2 like that. Other games like MOH:airborne or world in conflict work with out a problem

[JustMe0171]

Re: Artifacts problem..again..

im betting its the card, bf2 i think is more graphic intense than those other games

have you tried a reinstall just in case.

try going to one of those load sites, where it works your graphic card & see if it runs good, i used to have one in fav's & i donno where.
i done a google, i just found this so i dont know how good it is, says its free

http://www.bestfreewaredownload.com/freeware/t-free-video-card-stability-test-freeware-arpllghn.html

also googling i found a goodsite full of info on this, just scroll down & read

http://www.playtool.com/pages/artifacts/artifacts.html

[firewolf2k7]

Re: Artifacts problem..again..

Hi again.

I ran the memory test for my ram suggested on the 2nd link you gave me and it did not show any errors. I had already tried the stress test program before without errors too. I just ran the atitool artifact scan for 20 minutes and it also did not show any errors. What I will try now is exchange my ram to see if that has an impact on anything. If not I guess I'll have to return the card. If anyone else has an idea it would be great

Otherwise thank you for all the help.

[JustMe0171]

Re: Artifacts problem..again..

Hi again.

I ran the memory test for my ram suggested on the 2nd link you gave me and it did not show any errors. I had already tried the stress test program before without errors too. I just ran the atitool artifact scan for 20 minutes and it also did not show any errors. What I will try now is exchange my ram to see if that has an impact on anything. If not I guess I'll have to return the card. If anyone else has an idea it would be great

Otherwise thank you for all the help.

YW, i would think it has to be the card with the artifacts like that.

bf2 is really tough on cards & it must have something giving out in it.

GL:salute: