MSI Geforce Ti 4400 + ViewSonic PS775 issue.. - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

seretogis · 09-15-2003, 05:16 PM

Anyone know what may be the issue here? I have the abovementioned video card and can't recall having issues until the last month or so, when I've been getting a lot of blue dots/dashes showing up on the desktop when i click+drag the mouse around. This also occurrs when scrolling or moving windows around.

Any ideas?

Lasereth · 09-15-2003, 06:03 PM

The only thing I can suggest is unscrewing your card, taking it out, and putting it back in firmly. If that doesn't fix it, I'd find out if a refund or exchange is possible. Notice I said that that's what I would do, not what everyone else would. I have a VERY short span with PC parts. I RMA them back if my first few attempts don't fix them.

-Lasereth

Wyodiver33 · 09-15-2003, 07:40 PM

Maybe a heat issue? Make sure that the fan is running on your vid card, maybe take a can of compressed air at the HSF of the vid card. Dust-bunnies suck, but they do build up over time. I don't want to use filters on my many fans, so occasionally I have to dig in and spray the HS's out. Just an idea.

seretogis · 09-15-2003, 08:50 PM

It was definitely a heating problem. I took the case apart and stuck a huge 11" fan up next to the motherboard/vid card and the problem cleared up immediately. Looks like I need to invest in some new case fans.

09-15-2003, 05:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
seretogis Huggles, sir? Location: Seattle	MSI Geforce Ti 4400 + ViewSonic PS775 issue.. Anyone know what may be the issue here? I have the abovementioned video card and can't recall having issues until the last month or so, when I've been getting a lot of blue dots/dashes showing up on the desktop when i click+drag the mouse around. This also occurrs when scrolling or moving windows around. Any ideas? __________________ seretogis - sieg heil perfect little dream the kind that hurts the most, forgot how it feels well almost no one to blame always the same, open my eyes wake up in flames

09-15-2003, 06:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	The only thing I can suggest is unscrewing your card, taking it out, and putting it back in firmly. If that doesn't fix it, I'd find out if a refund or exchange is possible. Notice I said that that's what I would do, not what everyone else would. I have a VERY short span with PC parts. I RMA them back if my first few attempts don't fix them. -Lasereth __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

09-15-2003, 07:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Wyodiver33 Just here for the beer. Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Floriduh	Maybe a heat issue? Make sure that the fan is running on your vid card, maybe take a can of compressed air at the HSF of the vid card. Dust-bunnies suck, but they do build up over time. I don't want to use filters on my many fans, so occasionally I have to dig in and spray the HS's out. Just an idea. __________________ I like stuff.

09-15-2003, 08:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
seretogis Huggles, sir? Location: Seattle	It was definitely a heating problem. I took the case apart and stuck a huge 11" fan up next to the motherboard/vid card and the problem cleared up immediately. Looks like I need to invest in some new case fans. __________________ seretogis - sieg heil perfect little dream the kind that hurts the most, forgot how it feels well almost no one to blame always the same, open my eyes wake up in flames