GPU confusion...

Misc · Feb 2, 2008, 05:46 AM

These are my computer spec's (not great but meh)

Cpu is a AMD Athlon XP 2800+ (2.1GHz)
Ram - 1.5gigs
Motherboard specs - http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...426594&lang=en
500W PSU

I originally had a Nvidia Geforce 6200 and I upgraded to this Newegg.com - HIS Hightech H165GTQT512GDDAN-R Radeon X1650GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 8X IceQ Turbo Video Card - Retail .
It's a pretty huge upgrade, yet my FPS did NOT increase WHATSOEVER. The main game that I play is Counter Strike Source, not a very graphics demanding game. I used to get anywhere from 5-30 fps on CSS CAL maps with my 6200, and now with this new card installed I get the SAME FPS.

I tried the ATI drivers with the ATI hotfix, that didn't help either. So I installed the omega drivers and my FPS still has not increased at all. Can anyone make a suggestion on what to do before I go crazy and return this card?

**kris23** · Feb 2, 2008, 06:06 AM

your CPU, upgrade it, it is bringing your GPU down.

Misc · Feb 2, 2008, 08:02 AM

I found this thread
http://www.hardwareheaven.com/ati-grap...-x1650pro.html

and I quote

Quote:

Have you tried manually updating the drivers from the Device Manager?

How exactly am I supposed to do this? When you are going to install a new driver aren't you supposed to delete all your old drivers?

I deleted all my ATI drivers and I was going to revert to the 6.5 version like he did, but I get these errors.

Quote:

INF - Video Driver not found

Quote:

Setup was unable to complete the installation. Try to setup your display adapter with a standard VGA driver before running setup.

Anyway back to my original question on how you are supposed to manually update... since you are supposed to delete everything, when i go into my device manager, I don't have any Display drivers because of course, everyone says to delete them!!

It doesn't make any sense

OldBuzzard · Feb 2, 2008, 10:12 AM

I would go into device manager, and remove the video adaper. After it finds the new hardware, and asks to install the drivers cancel that request. Then install the drivers from the original CD you got. After that is finished, just update to whatever newer driver you want to use, WITHOUT uninstalling anything.

CATALYST MAKER recommends just installing the newer Cats without uninstalling the older ones since the newer ones have an uninstaller included.

Back in the CCC 3.x days, I did have some problems updating drivers for my old 9500 Pro, and an ATI tech told me to just uninstall the CCC, re-boot, and then install the new version. That worked, and I've been doing that ever since and have never had driver issues because of it. Now since CAT MAKER's recommendation, I don't even do that. I just D/L the new Cats, and install. Works for me, and it should work for you.

I find it interesting that almost everyone that has driver issues starts with "I did a complete driver install and...". Sometimes I think doing that causes more problems than it fixes.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Feb 4, 2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kris23

your CPU, upgrade it, it is bringing your GPU down.

No way. There's no way that the upgrade he made shouldn't have made a very giant difference

Feb 2, 2008, 05:46 AM	#1
Misc DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	GPU confusion... These are my computer spec's (not great but meh) Cpu is a AMD Athlon XP 2800+ (2.1GHz) Ram - 1.5gigs Motherboard specs - http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...426594&lang=en 500W PSU I originally had a Nvidia Geforce 6200 and I upgraded to this Newegg.com - HIS Hightech H165GTQT512GDDAN-R Radeon X1650GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 8X IceQ Turbo Video Card - Retail . It's a pretty huge upgrade, yet my FPS did NOT increase WHATSOEVER. The main game that I play is Counter Strike Source, not a very graphics demanding game. I used to get anywhere from 5-30 fps on CSS CAL maps with my 6200, and now with this new card installed I get the SAME FPS. I tried the ATI drivers with the ATI hotfix, that didn't help either. So I installed the omega drivers and my FPS still has not increased at all. Can anyone make a suggestion on what to do before I go crazy and return this card?

Feb 2, 2008, 06:06 AM	#2
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Feb 2, 2008, 10:12 AM	#4
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,781 Rep Power: 141 System Specs	I would go into device manager, and remove the video adaper. After it finds the new hardware, and asks to install the drivers cancel that request. Then install the drivers from the original CD you got. After that is finished, just update to whatever newer driver you want to use, WITHOUT uninstalling anything. CATALYST MAKER recommends just installing the newer Cats without uninstalling the older ones since the newer ones have an uninstaller included. Back in the CCC 3.x days, I did have some problems updating drivers for my old 9500 Pro, and an ATI tech told me to just uninstall the CCC, re-boot, and then install the new version. That worked, and I've been doing that ever since and have never had driver issues because of it. Now since CAT MAKER's recommendation, I don't even do that. I just D/L the new Cats, and install. Works for me, and it should work for you. I find it interesting that almost everyone that has driver issues starts with "I did a complete driver install and...". Sometimes I think doing that causes more problems than it fixes. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY