Help. Im getting random pixels flashing?

[redwar1]

I have a 6870 HD Radeon. It and my computer are less than a year old. Im getting random pixels, that change when i scroll down the page. Im also noticing in Dota 2/CS GO that i get flashes of random creases sometimes. (These issues just started up yesterday) I updated my drivers a few days back. I tried Rollback as well as system restore. Could this be driver issue? The card is less than a year old its idle temp runs at 51-60 C (i live in 100+ degree weather). When i run bf3 it gets around 77 C. What should I do to solve or address the problem?

Heres a screenshot of the issue. http://i.imgur.com/CG0or.png

Here is a screenshot of my system voltage/heat. http://i.imgur.com/iiGGO.png

 

[natr0n]

the gpu ram may be overheating pull off case door and play/test see if the artifacts come back.

 

[redwar1]

the gpu ram may be overheating pull off case door and play/test see if the artifacts come back.

Yea i took out the card cleaned it placed it back in. I have MSI afterburner running. My temp is around 46 min 55 Max. The door is off and still same temp.

 

[natr0n]

are you overclocking the gpu ram ? run it stock

if its running stock speed and still artifacting then the chips have gone bad

 

[redwar1]

are you overclocking the gpu ram ? run it stock

if its running stock speed and still artifacting then the chips have gone bad

Yea its stock speed, ive never overclocked it. Only thing ive done is run dual monitors

 

[Avelict]

Be sure to chek the VRAM usage, it could be that the RAM on the card isnt dumping properly, in which that case you would need to replace it anyway unless you know gpu circuitry.

 

[Mohammed]

I get the same problem with my DELL HD 4670
memory clock was 950MHz , So I reduce it MC to 755MHz

Try it and let me know.

 

[redwar1]

I get the same problem with my DELL HD 4670
memory clock was 950MHz , So I reduce it MC to 755MHz

Try it and let me know.

Ye i clocked it down from 1050 to 615. It seems to help. So since it can't handle stock memory what are my options?

 

[TheMailMan78]

Ye i clocked it down from 1050 to 615. Maybe a slight difference? Not too sure its hard to tell since the incident comes off and on with every click.

If you just updated the drivers and it started after the update I'm gonna go on a limb here and say its the drivers?

AMD drivers uninstall about as well as herpes. Have you tried Erockers guide? Its not the best but it does help some people.

 

[redwar1]

If you just updated the drivers and it started after the update I'm gonna go on a limb here and say its the drivers?

AMD drivers uninstall about as well as herpes. Have you tried Erockers guide? Its not the best but it does help some people.

Yea i mean the problem is I have AMD Video Card and Processor. So they say dont use driver sweepers and do not delete the ATI AMD folders as normal because they might contain processor shit. So i don't even know where to begin on driver updates with my rig.

 

[TheMailMan78]

Yea i mean the problem is I have AMD Video Card and Processor. So they say dont use driver sweepers and do not delete the ATI AMD folders as normal because they might contain processor shit. So i don't even know where to begin on driver updates with my rig.

No problem man. You came to the right place. Gimme a second and Ill dig up the guide for you.

Edit: Here you go...

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52502

 

[redwar1]

No problem man. You came to the right place. Gimme a second and Ill dig up the guide for you.

Edit: Here you go...

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52502

Alright, if I accidently delete something like chipset file or folders am I SOL? Cuzz im not sure if i can tell the difference.

 

[TheMailMan78]

Alright, if I accidently delete something like chipset file or folders am I SOL? Cuzz im not sure if i can tell the difference.

Just follow the directions man. If you do it will be fine. You can skip section B and just run driver sweaper.

Go like this....

1. Uninstall everything via ATI installer in control panel.
2. Restart in safe mode and run driver sweaper.
3. Reboot in normal mode and install the driver that worked last.
4. Reboot and enjoy.

This is 100% safe. Done it hundreds of times and it used to be standard practice.

 

[OneMoar]

vram sounds fried rma it
clocking it down wont fix it it will just delay the derogation eventually it will die completely

 

[redwar1]

vram sounds fried rma it
clocking it down wont fix it it will just delay the derogation eventually it will die completely

Yea like i said it's weird because card is less than a year old, i took it entirely apart and no signs of heat (looks brand new). Should I RMA it or try a reformat to ensure it isnt drivers?

 

[TheMailMan78]

Yea like i said it's weird because card is less than a year old, i took it entirely apart and no signs of heat (looks brand new). Should I RMA it or try a reformat to ensure it isnt drivers?

Baby steps. Try what I suggested. If that doesnt work do a clean install. If that doesnt work THEN RMA.

 

[Aquinus]

When I had a GeForce 7900 GT, I started getting colored blotches across the display. I RMAed the card and XFX told me that the video memory was failing. Not to say that is what is happening to you, but it isn't out of the realm of possibility. Does under clocking your video memory fix it? If it does, it might be time for an RMA.

Edit: I just read that under clocking your video memory did help. You vram might be failing.

 

[redwar1]

Just follow the directions man. If you do it will be fine. You can skip section B and just run driver sweaper.

Go like this....

1. Uninstall everything via ATI installer in control panel.
2. Restart in safe mode and run driver sweaper.
3. Reboot in normal mode and install the driver that worked last.
4. Reboot and enjoy.

This is 100% safe. Done it hundreds of times and it used to be standard practice.

Yea I followed the steps and no luck. I guess it is time for an RMA? When I lowered the memory earlier i thought it worked but now i see no improvement.

 

[redwar1]

A few questions for you guys.

1. Is there any thing i should lower to buy more time.
2. I thought lowering memory worked no it seems to not. It is 100% my Graphics Card right? So I should RMA?
3. I can't RMA till a few weeks. Will running my comp in this state hurt other components (Just Surfing web/watching vids.?
4. What should I send back to RMA just the card or the chords and small accessories?
5. How long will the RMA take (Me shipping from CALI to ATI/AMD)

 

[Aquinus]

Do you have another machine you can test it in?

 

[OneMoar]

A few questions for you guys.

1. Is there any thing i should lower to buy more time.
2. I thought lowering memory worked no it seems to not. It is 100% my Graphics Card right? So I should RMA?
3. I can't RMA till a few weeks. Will running my comp in this state hurt other components (Just Surfing web/watching vids.?
4. What should I send back to RMA just the card or the chords and small accessories?
5. How long will the RMA take (Me shipping from CALI to ATI/AMD)

1. down clock and keep the temps lo2
2.nope wont hurt anything else
3.depends on who you bought it from you don't rma directly with AMD (msi xfx evaga sapphire ect ect )
5. not very long normally less then a week if it gets there in a timely manner
mind you don't delay to long else the warrentty could be up

 

[redwar1]

Will do.

Another thing Q is. Could this possibly be anything else? I don't have anyway of testing the card in another machine. But is it safe to say its not another dying component? (I thought lowering memory worked but now it stays the same when lowered i see no difference)

"Mind you all the parts are less than a year old and never had any signs of damage".

I have an ASUS model ive heard their customer feedback on RMA is bad, anyone had any experience?

 

[OneMoar]

Will do.

Another thing Q is. Could this possibly be anything else? I don't have anyway of testing the card in another machine. But is it safe to say its not another dying component? (I thought lowering memory worked but now it stays the same when lowered i see no difference)

"Mind you all the parts are less than a year old and never had any signs of damage".

I have an ASUS model ive heard their customer feedback on RMA is bad, anyone had any experience?

90% of the people that bitch about rma's are the people that
A: broke it and are trying to get it replaced for free
B:have a stick up there butt and think the world owes them something