Axaion

right, so here goes, I do not lose ANY fps in anything it just starts to look like .. this after like.. no time lol (its not the AGP port) any ideas? or is it just time to pass on the torch?

xiaomhome

Downcloack it? Check the fan and the power supply connector.

Axaion

It aint oced, fan going as normal (cant see fan speed on it anywhere, but its spinning! ;p)
Power connecter should be ok aswell, since if not it shouldent even boot

IModIntel

Check for dust buildup in the cooler. It might be overheating. Also make sure you have all the latest drivers for your card.

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Axaion

Aint overheating, cleaned some dust from it but there was hardly any (i dont smoke! ;P) Useing 1.6.6 NGO drivers, works just fine for the 9700Pro >>

Regeneration

Get alcohol and electronic cleaning spray and give it some good cleaning. Remove the attached cooler and clean the DDR chips and the core with alcohol and spray. When you’re 100% sure its 100% clean, clean the heatsink, apply thermal paste on the core and reinstall the cooler. Make sure to try it on another computer, and if the problem remains, then you need a new card.

pYrat

hey I have the same issue . even i use 9800xt agp ... from all the tests i ran i came to the conclusion dat it is becauz of the power cable connector and yes this card suxx so am switchin to 7600gt 256ddr3 i suggest u to move on to a new one too... but if u still wanna use it just reboot ur pc and adjust ur powercable

Axaion

Sorry, been out of town (uh.. country? ;p) the power connector thing actually works from time to time (you have to push it up in the direct of the top of your case, so hard that im afraid ill break it, to make it run normal for like.. sometimes 2 minutes, sometimes all day.) Got a mate with a 6800Ultra card he aint useing, just waiting for him not to be drunk and mail it now =\ Thanks for the great replys Ill try out the Alcohol and Eletronic cleaning spray thingie though.

Mac Daddy

Is that the power connector on the card ? If so thats what killed mine there is a component surface mounted in front of that connector and it wasn't attached well on my board. Changing that card a few times that component actually broke right off.


Will get a pic for you when I get back home if it will help

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Axaion

thanks for the replys but ordered a 8800GT, found one here in denmark for 200$ (512mb version)