Diamond ati 2600XT 256mb PCI- CS:S loses monitor signal, sounds echo

casem0ds · Nov 19, 2009, 04:30 AM

Ok so not sure what drivers I'm on, but when I play CS:S, the monitor signal will go out and at the same time, the sound will stutter or echo, but the rest of the machine is working fine.

Does anybody know what causes this problem?

I have ran ubuntu memtest and it's not the RAM as other people suggested.

xp pro legit
athlon le-1640
2 gigs ram

**kris23** · Nov 19, 2009, 04:44 AM

sounds like a graphics driver crashing mid-game..... try updating it to the latest drivers to see if that does it

casem0ds · Nov 19, 2009, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by kris23

sounds like a graphics driver crashing mid-game..... try updating it to the latest drivers to see if that does it

What are the latest drivers?

**kris23** · Nov 19, 2009, 05:23 AM

Drivers & Support | GAME.AMD.COM

these

casem0ds · Nov 19, 2009, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kris23

Drivers & Support | GAME.AMD.COM

these

I installed those and the same issue is happening.......

procupine14 · Nov 19, 2009, 09:38 PM

Well, if the RAM isn't the culprit then i can almost guarantee that something is up with that video card. If the drivers aren't causing the error if could be a power supply issue. unless you have tested that I would recommend checking that out for issues.

I only say this because I have seen a few times that the PSU doesn't deliver the necessary power and the graphics card will shut off. how old is that PSU?

casem0ds · Nov 20, 2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by procupine14

Well, if the RAM isn't the culprit then i can almost guarantee that something is up with that video card. If the drivers aren't causing the error if could be a power supply issue. unless you have tested that I would recommend checking that out for issues.

I only say this because I have seen a few times that the PSU doesn't deliver the necessary power and the graphics card will shut off. how old is that PSU?

A couple years.

I don't know about the 12v rail lingo so that could be it.

It's a 500 watt ultra with 3 types of protection.

I don't see what could be drawing that much power.

The CPU draws 45 watts max, 5 120mm fans all on 5 volt, and one hard drive.

Ultra Products - V-Series 500 Watt PSU - Black - ult31841

I suppose I should also add that I've taken the stock heat sink that covered the ram chips and installed an 80mm zalman cooler that doesn't cover the ram chips. I have heat sinks on the ram chips but they obviously aren't getting as much cooling since they are only being passively cooled.

Could that be the problem?

Is it possible to underclock the cards video ram so that they don't get so hot if that's the problem?

I ran bf 2142 demo almost without any errors anytime I want.

It seems only far cry 2, CS:S, and borderlands are the only games causing trouble.

Nov 19, 2009, 04:30 AM	#1
casem0ds DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: South Bay, CA, USA Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Diamond ati 2600XT 256mb PCI- CS:S loses monitor signal, sounds echo Ok so not sure what drivers I'm on, but when I play CS:S, the monitor signal will go out and at the same time, the sound will stutter or echo, but the rest of the machine is working fine. Does anybody know what causes this problem? I have ran ubuntu memtest and it's not the RAM as other people suggested. xp pro legit athlon le-1640 2 gigs ram

Nov 19, 2009, 04:44 AM	#2
kris23 Going Insane..... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 5,990 Rep Power: 121 System Specs	Re: Diamond ati 2600XT 256mb PCI- CS:S loses monitor signal, sounds echo sounds like a graphics driver crashing mid-game..... try updating it to the latest drivers to see if that does it __________________ Hardwareheaven Super-Moderator Building a new computer system and not sure where to start? Click Here! last updated (5/18/11) Rosewill FUTURE case replaces CM 690 II with its greater interior length. Building a PC: Step by Step Guide Written by Kristopher Pedemonte and Nathan Marks-Forder Edited by Allan Campbell Questions or Comments? feel free to post them in the forums!

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procupine14 Why is it Beeping!?!?! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA, Missouri Posts: 1,400 Rep Power: 56 System Specs	Re: Diamond ati 2600XT 256mb PCI- CS:S loses monitor signal, sounds echo Well, if the RAM isn't the culprit then i can almost guarantee that something is up with that video card. If the drivers aren't causing the error if could be a power supply issue. unless you have tested that I would recommend checking that out for issues. I only say this because I have seen a few times that the PSU doesn't deliver the necessary power and the graphics card will shut off. how old is that PSU? __________________ HTPC/file server: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom x4 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 800 (2x2GB) - 1TB WD Black - 4 x 1TB Hitachi DeskStar in RAID 5 - ATi TV Wonder Digital Cable Tuner - HIS Raedon 4850 512MB - ASRock N68C-S UCC mobo - OCZ ModExtreme Pro 500W PSU GF's Gaming PC: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit - AMD Phenom 9850 - 4GB OCZ DDR2 1066 - 500GB Western Digital GP - HIS Raedon 5770 1GB - ASUS M3A78-EM - Zalman 650W PSU Media Streamer: Win 7 Pro 64-bit - AMD Athlon x2 3200+ - 4GB SuperTalent DDR2 800 - 250GB SeaGate Barracuda - MSI K9N6PGM2-V2 - ASUS Raedon 5450 SILENT - FSP group 250W PSU