Strange problem

[BlackEyedAngel]

Hi guys and gals

When I run WoW and Source engine games, I have a problem that strange planes of textures are appearing out of the in-game models, eg:

This has never happened before and it does not occur in Quake IV, leading me to suspect it is a software issue (maybe something to do with direct x?)

I have upgraded to the latest whql detonators (81.98) but this has not solved the problem.

Any suggestions (or if any of you have had this specific problem, even better)?

 

[Jokester]

In my experience artifacts like that are caused by memory problems, though it's strange that QIV doesn't do it.

Only thing I can think of is to download the most recent ATItool and scan for artifacts, if it finds any problems then I suspect it may be broken memory on the card if it's not overclocked.

Jokester

 

[BlackEyedAngel]

Update: it seems to stop and start, as now I am in WoW with no artifacts at all. I didn't even reboot...

V odd...

You suggest ATItool - i have an nvidia card, should i still try atitool?

 

[Jokester]

You suggest ATItool - i have an nvidia card, should i still try atitool?

The current beta supports NVIDIA cards as well.

Jokester

 

[tim_enchanter]

I have the same thing happen in Rome TW, but in no other game and have never worked out why