Graphic Card/Hardware Problem

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boldor

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Hello, first of all, as u see, Im new here, so please show some respect and dont diss me for my knowledge (lol), secondairy i donte even know if the topic is right cuz i dont really know what the problem is...
So, this is my Computer:
Mother Board: Gigabyte ~~
Processor: AMD Athlon 64, 1850MHz
RAM: 1024mb RAM (DDR1[I think])
Graphic Card: ATI Radeon X1600Pro 256mb
(i think this will make it)
This is the Problem... I usually play some old and creapy games like CS, online games, and some others...But some days ago i was in the computer shop and bought PREY game, Installed it, launched it, and i was suprised that it detected my computer as good at that it autamticly put all requierments at highest. I started new game (thought it would lagg like s**t) but it didnt! It was as smooth as silk and i was SOOOO happy, I played about 15minutes, after and than in 1 second my screen goes all in squares and black lines so i hardly can see anything( sound and all buttons still working fine), i got paniced and press the windows button so i pressed alt+f4 and shot down the game, but the main screen after the game was closed was still all in squares and black lines, i restarted my computer and everything was alright...Afterwarrds i downloaded newest drivers for my graphic and launched the game... after 20 mins... the same thing.... and after and after... Now i thought it maybe my CPU got 2 hot but i downloaded everest and its only max 45 degrees.... Please help...I would like some full anwsers and please non "buy a new graph card"
Thanks, boldor.
 
It could be an underperforming power supply unit. Do you know how many watts your power supply produces? You should be able to find the info on the power supply.
 
Its not the game. It has to be either your drivers or hardware. I have played Prey and it definitely supports the X16xx series, there is no question about that. Are you overclocking? The problem you describe is what happens when I push my graphics card too high. Artifacts start to appear when I push the frequency too high, so if you are overclocking anything return the clock speeds to their original factory ones and see if the problem persists.
 
Well, power supply unit: AC-230V 4A 50Hz (Tracer)
And no, im not overlocking cause i dont know how, im a comlete noobie... Please some more suggestions and thank u for writing elitehacker, mep916 and adarsh!
 
boldor said:
Well, power supply unit: AC-230V 4A 50Hz (Tracer)
And no, im not overlocking cause i dont know how, im a comlete noobie... Please some more suggestions and thank u for writing elitehacker, mep916 and adarsh!
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Wow, it's probably your PSU. That PSU is the... most weak I've ever seen. Well almost :D

PSU upgrade... Budget?
 
well, my budged is about 100-150$ but only if u guys are sure that that is the problem here... Cuz i dont wanna buy new power thingy and than find out that my graph card is broken, cuz i cant afford both, what should i do? >.<
 
Best way? Go to your nearest Best Buy/Fry's/whatever computer store, but an 400W PSU, take it back home and try it out. If it works good, return the PSU, and buy an cheaper + better from online.
 
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