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    Graphic card problem !?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by GTX460m, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. GTX460m

    GTX460m Notebook Consultant

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    I have a problem i cant figure out.

    The gpx adds colourful dots and patterns all over the screen and the graphicdriver stops answering according to Windows 7.

    Does not help to reboot.

    I have installed 275.33 and have no other problems.

    Would be glad if i can get some help.

    Regards

    Tobias
     
    GTX460m, Jun 26, 2011
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  2. xeroxide

    xeroxide Notebook Deity

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    sounds a little like artifacting.
    i recommend checking your temps, use something like hwinfo32.
     
    xeroxide, Jun 26, 2011
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  3. GTX460m

    GTX460m Notebook Consultant

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    Strange, my temps is very low. Around 40-44 idle and the problems is always in 2D, not in 3D !?!?
     
    GTX460m, Jun 26, 2011
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  4. jarvmeister

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    Try using driver sweeper to remove the driver, then install an earlier version.

    Or, do a system restore to a time before the issue arose.

    Post back and let me know what happened, if anything.
     
    jarvmeister, Jun 27, 2011
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