My god, not again

GoneSavage · Jul 25, 2006, 08:26 AM

I have had many difficulties with my video hardware in the past, and now it seems that I may be having them again. Recently, strange red horizontal lines have been appearing on my monitor, especially when it displays black, like that border that surrounds a video in windows media player. The lines appear to be varying lengths, but are always 1 pixel thick. They are only visible for a fraction of a second, and then they disappear - with more appearing shortly after.

If you're reading this, thanks for your time.

I initially though it was my GPU overheating, but it's temperature is always under 51 degrees. I tried underclocking it - no affect. My CPU also appears to be stable, never breaking 42 degrees, and my motherboard is about the same temperature.

This problem appears to be getting worse by the day. Any advice?

Rabstyle · Jul 25, 2006, 01:42 PM

I used to get those red horizontal lines around the video too. I thought it was something having to do with how the video was encoded and I never thought about it again. I don't think it is a problem and I really wouldn't worry about it if I was you. It's not like it is going directly through the picture vertically, I think your situation could be a whole lot worse.

Cliffs: I think it has something to do with the way the video is encoded - I used to get them too - just don't pay attention to them

GoneSavage · Jul 25, 2006, 09:59 PM

That video thing was just an example of when it's usually more prevelant. It happens nearly all the time regardles of what I'm doing - even just viewing my desktop.

Plus, now I'm seeing green lines as well [img]images/smilies/tears.gif[/img]!

**temeteus82** · Jul 25, 2006, 10:12 PM

using LCD with DVI-D connector???? I had that kind of problems....

X1800XTTOP · Jul 25, 2006, 10:19 PM

Also, tried diffrent drivers? Might be a bugg in the newest drivers or something.

Also, you could try to disable writing combination and lower video acceleration ONE step.

right click on desk - preferences - settings - advanced - troubleshoot (all this was translated from swedish XP, might say diffrent.. hope you can find it anyways).

GoneSavage · Jul 25, 2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by temeteus82

using LCD with DVI-D connector???? I had that kind of problems....

I sure am. Did you ever fix them?

H3X4D3C1M4L · Jul 25, 2006, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoneSavage

I sure am. Did you ever fix them?

I think the problem is the cable in that case... you might try to replace it with a DVI-I one if possible

**temeteus82** · Jul 26, 2006, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoneSavage

I sure am. Did you ever fix them?

Yeah I did. In CCC I tested waht happens when I changed DVI options in the Digital Flat Panel selection. There is two options, default is on, Reduce DVI Frequency on high-resolution displays nad the other is Alternate DVI operational mode. I tryed different combinations enabling and disabling these setting and found the one for me.

Jul 25, 2006, 08:26 AM	#1
GoneSavage DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	My god, not again I have had many difficulties with my video hardware in the past, and now it seems that I may be having them again. Recently, strange red horizontal lines have been appearing on my monitor, especially when it displays black, like that border that surrounds a video in windows media player. The lines appear to be varying lengths, but are always 1 pixel thick. They are only visible for a fraction of a second, and then they disappear - with more appearing shortly after. If you're reading this, thanks for your time. I initially though it was my GPU overheating, but it's temperature is always under 51 degrees. I tried underclocking it - no affect. My CPU also appears to be stable, never breaking 42 degrees, and my motherboard is about the same temperature. This problem appears to be getting worse by the day. Any advice?

Jul 25, 2006, 01:42 PM	#2
Rabstyle DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 25 Rep Power: 0	I used to get those red horizontal lines around the video too. I thought it was something having to do with how the video was encoded and I never thought about it again. I don't think it is a problem and I really wouldn't worry about it if I was you. It's not like it is going directly through the picture vertically, I think your situation could be a whole lot worse. Cliffs: I think it has something to do with the way the video is encoded - I used to get them too - just don't pay attention to them

Jul 25, 2006, 09:59 PM	Thread Starter #3
GoneSavage DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	That video thing was just an example of when it's usually more prevelant. It happens nearly all the time regardles of what I'm doing - even just viewing my desktop. Plus, now I'm seeing green lines as well [img]images/smilies/tears.gif[/img]!

Jul 25, 2006, 10:19 PM	#5
X1800XTTOP DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Also, tried diffrent drivers? Might be a bugg in the newest drivers or something. Also, you could try to disable writing combination and lower video acceleration ONE step. right click on desk - preferences - settings - advanced - troubleshoot (all this was translated from swedish XP, might say diffrent.. hope you can find it anyways).