G73SW grahpics problem

I am currently having a graphic's problem with my laptop. I bought it about 4 months ago, I've had this problem before, but I fixed it the last time by reinstalling my video drivers, about a month ago. The problem is, when I play any game, I get these artifacts all over, then my computer and the game crashes, then windows 7 tells me it recovers from a video problem. I've tried reinstalling the old video driver which I was using since I've had this laptop, and the to the latest, but the problem still persists. I've even tried doing system restore, but that didn't work either.

 

What graphics card and driver do you have currently?

 

The g73sw comes with a GeForce GTX 460M. I've been using the 270.61 driver, the one that came with the laptop, it's been working fine for the most part, I've tried updating it before, but the latest driver didn't recognize my hardware. After this latest problem though, I ran asus live update, and then updated the video driver to the latest 275.33, which worked this time. But it didnt help. I still see artifacts in my games and crashing.

 

Yikes. Just a shot from the hip, but what kind of temperatures are you getting?

 

My temps look normal, video card goes up to 54' when i open up a game. I turned it off for a couple hours, then tried running a game and it still froze up, n artifacts everywhere. Ive tried updating the chipset too.

 

Uninstall drivers, and do an optional install of 280.19 with Clean Install selected.

What else are you running in the background? browsers, etc.

 

I just tried doing that, uninstalled drivers and installed the new 280.26 driver.
Opened up wow and it worked for about 15 mins, then it crashed, keeping an eye on my temps, my gpu never went above 65c, i thought it might of been a heating issue, but i don't think it is. Video driver crashes then win 7 recovers.

 

I don't think it matters, but I've been using my laptop with my 42' LCD only, and after i installed the latest driver I don't see anymore artifacts anymore, but it still keeps crashing after gaming for a few mins.

 

Weird situation you have. I've had my laptop too since May and used all the drivers from 260 to now 280.26. I must say I never had any artifacts showing unless it's OC too high like 840. Never had a single bsod of sorts too.

I say you check your OS's integrity. Maybe a quick windows update and see if it says something. You can go check your C: drive folders, check any anomalies. Usually I even remove all the NVidia folders on program files after uninstalling the driver, then still click the option of clean install on the driver's menu. You could also uninstall the GPU on the Device manager, reboot and let windows install it again with a vga driver, make sure there's no remnants of the old driver and install clean and fresh.

If you're running on stock clock, there is no reason for a crash or hangups when playing any game specially on a whql driver. I only experience 2 hangups on Fallout 3 with 280.19, but it was a bad installation of the game. I saw an error on the install. Reinstalled it and never happened again. I usually play with a slight OC on old games around 776 core clock, and 825-830 on newer games. Right now I just tested again this 280 driver with OC and it runs fine. On older games like DA:O, Fallout Vegas and Fallout 3, I usually play on full ultra setting with 73-75* C max GPU temp after 4-5 hrs. of gaming.

Metro and TW2 can reach 75-76*C max temp after 4 hrs of gaming at 825/ 1685 on 280.19. Here I'll post my VBios also using 280.26 driver and OC'ed. Just tested it with Metro and TW2 and it's fine. I don't use any external monitor, I've got the CMO 1726

 

we have the exact same overclocking for the gpu it is the best

also i have never had any single issue with mine no bsod/gsod ot any other problem at all.

i would say install a fresh copy of windows with the newest drivers, that might help

 

To get an additional fps on TW2, I have to OC at 839 / 1697 mem. but it's unstable and would freeze

825 is my limit. Memory can go up to 1730, but it needs a core of 839 to get an additional fps. By the way, 845/1525 has same fps as 825/1680.. It's a combination of core and mem.

Funny you can get a higher bench score on older drivers but FPS wise, the 280 wins by 1 fps even with lower bench score. Highest FPS, stability and good temp. is the real goal here anyways.. My 16,325@1280x1024 3DMark06 result, 10151 Vantage, 2402 Mark11 at 833/1730 all don't mean anything to me now.. As long as we could play at 1080p with 30-60+ fps on any game is what matters, ..with the highest stable OC.

 

soo, today i reformatted my laptop for the 1st time. I used Sarges post on : G73SW and G53SW: Latest drivers and everything you need for a fresh install.
for the most part, every thing went right, i installed the drivers i downloaded, and updated windows 7. I'm still experiencing system crashes as i was before, I installed the 275 drivers from the start, as i read the 280 drivers were unstable with world of warcraft. I then tried the 270 drivers and experienced the same results, i get lots of misplaced artifacts then crashing, my games are unplayable. It's getting rather frustrating. Up until 2 days ago, my laptop has been running perfect. I've had this exact problem a month ago, but it was fixed easily last time by simply reinstalling my video drivers. But that doesn't work this time around. I've paid close attention to heat, so I'm 100% sure that isn't the issue.

Should i call Asus and just get this laptop RMA'd

 

Before i experienced any problems, I never recently installed any new drivers what so ever. So maybe I'm getting some kind of physical problem with my laptop. I cannot think of anything else.

 

Or it might be some problem with a windows update file i'm unaware off, i dont know what to do

 

I too am having the same problem with my g73sw. I think my gpu is either seated poorly or defective when i get the artifacts as u called them(green or pink pixelation all over screen) if it doesn't crash moving the laptop or taping it with my finger very lightly of course makes it go away for a while. For this reason i think it is hardware related. I don't know if yours is the same or not but thats what mine is doing. Unfortunalty it's either get it RMA or crack it open and void my warranty. If it is seated wrong it's is easy but if card is defective it will have to go to asus anyway and then no warranty. I guess i'll just send it in i just hate the thought that it will probably be a couple months to get it back.

 

I've had the same problem for a number of months. I have a 2yr ADH service plan through BBY, but I haven't wanted to go without my laptop for the service period. Also, my artifacting/pixelation is more intermittent. It can't always be reproduced. I know 100% it is not heat related, and also know it has nothing to do with my OS install. (Numerous different formats/operating systems) I'm in the process of rebuilding an old desktop so I have something to do my college coursework. (online student FTL) These problems seem to have surfaced after a driver update, but no driver works properly anymore. :shrug:

 

I had similar issues that i could not fix and had to RMA. I did all the same things, drivers, fresh installs, rollback. Nothing seemed to help. Asus told me it was a windows issue and did a factory reset. When I got it back I did a fresh install again and everything has been great. good OC with great temps and smooth operations.

Mine is a G73SW-xa1.