8600 GTS weird lines across the screen.

green tunic · Sep 23, 2007

I started a thread on this about a month ago (was too lazy to find it, so started a new one.)

Anyways, when i play games with my 8600 gts 512mb graphics card, after about 5-10 mins of gameplay i experience weird colorful lines across my moniter (i think this is called artifacting.)

I was told that my card was overheating because i didn't have enough amps to power my card. So, i bought an ULTRA 600 watt ATX power supply with 35 amps on the 12 v rail. When i play games... i get the same problem.

Can anyone help? :banghead:

hat · Sep 23, 2007

The card doesn't overheat because it's not getting enough amps, you should have came to us first!! Did the PSU company tell you that? If so, you've been royally ripped off.

In any case it's most likely overheating because the heatsink was incorrectly installed, or you have no airflow in your case (most likely). I bet if you take the side door off your case, you won't have the issue. If that fixes the issue, go buy some case fans.

If taking the side door off your case doesn't fix the issue, RMA the card, the core or memory is f***ed.

green tunic · Sep 23, 2007

I don't think the card is the problem. I had Two 7600 gt.. TWO... and the same problem happened with each. so maybe it IS airflow. But i shouldn't have to take off my case for the card to be cool.

erocker · Sep 23, 2007

You should RMA the card. If you buy a new card that doesn't work properly, and everything else is fine just return the card.

hat · Sep 23, 2007

green tunic said:
I don't think the card is the problem. I had Two 7600 gt.. TWO... and the same problem happened with each. so maybe it IS airflow. But i shouldn't have to take off my case for the card to be cool.

Taking the side door off is only a temporary solution unitl you get some fans. Just take it off, and order some fans.

Erocker, no matter how many times he RMAs the card he will still have the same issue, its overheating

Filling your FULL system specs will help, tell us what your case is..

green tunic · Sep 23, 2007

I opened my case, but havn't tested any games yet...

But how do i RMA my card?

erocker · Sep 23, 2007

Well, if this has happened before (which I didn't know) there are other issues. One being (yes, hat) temperature issues. Make sure your case has airflow. Another issue could be drivers. Have you updated all your drivers? Most importantly have you updated them correctly?

erocker · Sep 23, 2007

green tunic said:
I opened my case, but havn't tested any games yet...

But how do i RMA my card?

Try using the world wide web. If you do a "search" for the company "online" you may be able to find thier "homepage" where you can find the information on how to do so.

A bad card probablly isn't that case though.

hat · Sep 23, 2007

If you got it from Newegg try Newegg customer support.

green tunic · Sep 23, 2007

Well, i opened my case, and stuck one of my mini fans next to my graphics card. I played bf2 for about 10 mins, and i still got the lines.

Afterwards, i closed out of bf2, and then look at the temperature of my card, which was at 50 degrees celsius. Im not sure if thats good or not...

I have yet to RMA my card.

erocker · Sep 23, 2007

Then I would take a hard look at your motherboard. Drivers, drivers, drivers. Or a bad slot, in which case, get a new motherboard.

green tunic · Sep 23, 2007

My card is no longer under warrenty, so i cannot RMA.

I hope it's drivers...

Im going to rebuild my whole computer at the rate this is going.

erocker · Sep 23, 2007

Instead of wasting your time any more. You should do a complete reinstall of Windows, and make sure you install all the up to date stuff the first time.

green tunic · Sep 23, 2007

Ive actually already done that.... twice. Back when i had my 7600s... and when i first discovered the problem with my 8600.

green tunic · Sep 23, 2007

Sorry for double post.
But i have a question.

Is it possible it can be the moniter? Maybe this moniter isn't cut out for high resolutions for long periods of time. Ill try another moniter and see.

If not, ill try different drivers.

If that doesn't work, ill run over to the computer store and ask them what da ell is wrong.

green tunic · Sep 23, 2007

Triple post (sORRY!)

ALSO... whenever i play bf2142, i don't get the line issue... for some reason i can play as long as i want.

So far, the games it occurs on (which are the games i play most of the time) are Call of duty, battlefield 2, and halo.

Processor	Intel Core2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86ghz
Memory	1gb
Video Card(s)	EVGA Nvidia 8600 GTS 512mb
Display(s)	acer 17"
Audio Device(s)	Sigmatel Audio
Power Supply	ULTRA 600 watt ATX power supply

System Name	Starlifter :: Dragonfly
Processor	i7 2600k 4.4GHz :: i5 10400
Motherboard	ASUS P8P67 Pro :: ASUS Prime H570-Plus
Cooling	Cryorig M9 :: Stock
Memory	4x4GB DDR3 2133 :: 2x8GB DDR4 2400
Video Card(s)	PNY GTX1070 :: Integrated UHD 630
Storage	Crucial MX500 1TB, 2x1TB Seagate RAID 0 :: Mushkin Enhanced 60GB SSD, 3x4TB Seagate HDD RAID5
Display(s)	Onn 165hz 1080p :: Acer 1080p
Case	Antec SOHO 1030B :: Old White Full Tower
Audio Device(s)	Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro - Bose Companion 2 Series III :: None
Power Supply	FSP Hydro GE 550w :: EVGA Supernova 550
Software	Windows 10 Pro - Plex Server on Dragonfly
Benchmark Scores	>9000

Processor	Intel Core2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86ghz
Memory	1gb
Video Card(s)	EVGA Nvidia 8600 GTS 512mb
Display(s)	acer 17"
Audio Device(s)	Sigmatel Audio
Power Supply	ULTRA 600 watt ATX power supply

Processor	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
Motherboard	ASUS TUF x670e
Cooling	EK AIO 360. Phantek T30 fans.
Memory	32GB G.Skill 6000Mhz
Video Card(s)	Asus RTX 4090
Storage	WD m.2
Display(s)	LG C2 Evo OLED 42"
Case	Lian Li PC 011 Dynamic Evo
Audio Device(s)	Topping E70 DAC, SMSL SP200 Headphone Amp.
Power Supply	FSP Hydro Ti PRO 1000W
Mouse	Razer Basilisk V3 Pro
Keyboard	Tester84
Software	Windows 11

System Name	Starlifter :: Dragonfly
Processor	i7 2600k 4.4GHz :: i5 10400
Motherboard	ASUS P8P67 Pro :: ASUS Prime H570-Plus
Cooling	Cryorig M9 :: Stock
Memory	4x4GB DDR3 2133 :: 2x8GB DDR4 2400
Video Card(s)	PNY GTX1070 :: Integrated UHD 630
Storage	Crucial MX500 1TB, 2x1TB Seagate RAID 0 :: Mushkin Enhanced 60GB SSD, 3x4TB Seagate HDD RAID5
Display(s)	Onn 165hz 1080p :: Acer 1080p
Case	Antec SOHO 1030B :: Old White Full Tower
Audio Device(s)	Creative X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Pro - Bose Companion 2 Series III :: None
Power Supply	FSP Hydro GE 550w :: EVGA Supernova 550
Software	Windows 10 Pro - Plex Server on Dragonfly
Benchmark Scores	>9000

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