43.40, 44.03, 44.65 Strange forum bug.

***Veridian3*** · Jun 21, 2003, 09:58 PM

Hi all,

I'm currently running a FX 5600 and there is a strange bug happening when i visit some sites. It actually happens on DH so i'll use that as an example. Basically when i enter the forum and vew a post 85% of the time when i scroll (scrollbar or mousewheel) my monitor or the card locks up for a few seconds. After 5-10 seconds the monitor temporarily turns off and resets - as if its resetting the refresh rate. and then it comes back but until i minimise and maximise or open another window on top of IE the forum is unresponsive or strange things happen like the desktop icons show over IE

Has anyone any idea whats causing this???

I've tried brand new installs of XP as well as Sp1, dx9.0a etc...and 43.40, 44.03 and 44.65. I also have the most up to date monitor drivers installed.

Stu

AshG · Jun 21, 2003, 10:03 PM

Could you list all of your hardware, down to the PSU? I'll see what I can dig up on this.

***Veridian3*** · Jun 21, 2003, 10:17 PM

OK,

PNY FX 5600 256mb
Leadtek K7crn18dm (nforce2 2.03 drivers)
2x256mb ddr 333 (twinmos)
Segate barracuda IV 40gb 7200rpm ata100 or Ibm deskstar 120gxp 40gb 7200rpm ata100
Nec ND 1100a dvd+rw
Compaq DVD 116
Athlon XP 2600+ 333fsb
Onboard nforce sound
Qtec 550w dual fan PSU
Win XP
Sp1
DX9.0a
Alps floppy drive
Compaq MV740 monitor

Stu

***craig5320*** · Jun 22, 2003, 12:56 AM

Can't say I've heard of this problem before, you mention specific driver sets, does it work fine with older ones ( if the card's supported) and have you tried Omega's set's?

UZ7 · Jun 22, 2003, 05:45 AM

have you tried using different browsers to browse this site? if it works then its not your card but IE
if i was in your situation i would only think of its a problem with IE (php compatibility) or your sound, may sound hard to believe but sometimes the causes of my IE problems are with my sound drivers, when i play a music and browse i cant scroll down without the music smearing, though it hasnt happened before, didnt want to update drivers cause im too lazy

so if i were in that situation it would be IE or Sound, Vid Card if situation repeats using a different browser, also try switching around with your refreshrate, updating monitor drivers only tell the comp your max resolution/refresh rate

good luck

DeathBringer · Jun 23, 2003, 12:35 AM

That's strange. I never had any issues like that. I have the PNY 5800 FX with beta 44.65 drivers. Never seen that type of issue arise??

And, if your wondering where I got the 44.65, here is the link to them:

NVidia 44.65 BETA Drivers for 2000/XP ONLY!

***Veridian3*** · Jun 23, 2003, 04:17 AM

HI all,

Ok i've tried a few things, heres what i've found.

It's not specific to IE - the same thing happens on Opera 7.11. However on Opera it automatically refreshes the screen, resets the monitor and comes back. I dont need to take any action.

It doesnt happen if i put an ATI card in the same system.

If i choose another refresh rate (i usually use 1024*768 at 85hz so i tried it at 75hz) the problem still occurs.

Stu

DeathBringer · Jun 23, 2003, 01:42 PM

Have you tried to locked the refresh rate in the Driver control panel?? I remember I did have that problem on an older monitor. I just went into the refresh tab and chose to override settings. Making sure that all the refresh rates matched. I even checked under the monitor and adapter tab to verify. Once they were all set, it never happened again because the refresh never changed. Hope that helps!!

***Veridian3*** · Jun 26, 2003, 08:37 AM

Ah well...it just seems to be my system...at work the card is fine so who knows whats wrong here. Back on my 9700 now.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

Stu

Jun 21, 2003, 09:58 PM	#1
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	43.40, 44.03, 44.65 Strange forum bug. Hi all, I'm currently running a FX 5600 and there is a strange bug happening when i visit some sites. It actually happens on DH so i'll use that as an example. Basically when i enter the forum and vew a post 85% of the time when i scroll (scrollbar or mousewheel) my monitor or the card locks up for a few seconds. After 5-10 seconds the monitor temporarily turns off and resets - as if its resetting the refresh rate. and then it comes back but until i minimise and maximise or open another window on top of IE the forum is unresponsive or strange things happen like the desktop icons show over IE Has anyone any idea whats causing this??? I've tried brand new installs of XP as well as Sp1, dx9.0a etc...and 43.40, 44.03 and 44.65. I also have the most up to date monitor drivers installed. Stu

Jun 21, 2003, 10:03 PM	#2
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Jun 22, 2003, 12:56 AM	#4
*craig5320* HH Administrator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 8,573 Rep Power: 445 System Specs	Can't say I've heard of this problem before, you mention specific driver sets, does it work fine with older ones ( if the card's supported) and have you tried Omega's set's? __________________ HardwareHeaven on Facebook

Jun 21, 2003, 10:17 PM	Thread Starter #3
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	OK, PNY FX 5600 256mb Leadtek K7crn18dm (nforce2 2.03 drivers) 2x256mb ddr 333 (twinmos) Segate barracuda IV 40gb 7200rpm ata100 or Ibm deskstar 120gxp 40gb 7200rpm ata100 Nec ND 1100a dvd+rw Compaq DVD 116 Athlon XP 2600+ 333fsb Onboard nforce sound Qtec 550w dual fan PSU Win XP Sp1 DX9.0a Alps floppy drive Compaq MV740 monitor Stu

Jun 22, 2003, 05:45 AM	#5
UZ7 7th's Specialist Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 162 Rep Power: 0	have you tried using different browsers to browse this site? if it works then its not your card but IE if i was in your situation i would only think of its a problem with IE (php compatibility) or your sound, may sound hard to believe but sometimes the causes of my IE problems are with my sound drivers, when i play a music and browse i cant scroll down without the music smearing, though it hasnt happened before, didnt want to update drivers cause im too lazy so if i were in that situation it would be IE or Sound, Vid Card if situation repeats using a different browser, also try switching around with your refreshrate, updating monitor drivers only tell the comp your max resolution/refresh rate good luck

Jun 23, 2003, 12:35 AM	#6
DeathBringer DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	That's strange. I never had any issues like that. I have the PNY 5800 FX with beta 44.65 drivers. Never seen that type of issue arise?? And, if your wondering where I got the 44.65, here is the link to them: NVidia 44.65 BETA Drivers for 2000/XP ONLY!

Jun 23, 2003, 04:17 AM	Thread Starter #7
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	HI all, Ok i've tried a few things, heres what i've found. It's not specific to IE - the same thing happens on Opera 7.11. However on Opera it automatically refreshes the screen, resets the monitor and comes back. I dont need to take any action. It doesnt happen if i put an ATI card in the same system. If i choose another refresh rate (i usually use 1024*768 at 85hz so i tried it at 75hz) the problem still occurs. Stu

Jun 23, 2003, 01:42 PM	#8
DeathBringer DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 21 Rep Power: 0	Have you tried to locked the refresh rate in the Driver control panel?? I remember I did have that problem on an older monitor. I just went into the refresh tab and chose to override settings. Making sure that all the refresh rates matched. I even checked under the monitor and adapter tab to verify. Once they were all set, it never happened again because the refresh never changed. Hope that helps!!

Jun 26, 2003, 08:37 AM	Thread Starter #9
*Veridian3* Administrator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cloaked Posts: 5,028 Rep Power: 181	Ah well...it just seems to be my system...at work the card is fine so who knows whats wrong here. Back on my 9700 now. Thanks for the suggestions guys. Stu