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    Dead Space graphics problem

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by sevenism, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. sevenism

    sevenism Newbie

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    Hi I ran Dead Space for the first time the other night and it seemed to run smoothly but there are crazy colored flashes/lines all over the screen that go in every direction! This appears on the main menu, loading screen, cutscenes, everything! I've tried running it with every different setting turned on/off in the game and with CCC.

    Need a solution, please help! I've been searching for an entire day and have not found another with this problem.

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    I checked the requirements and am confident my setup passes the minimum.

    Intel Core i7 Q720
    4GB RAM
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4670
    DirectX 11
     
    sevenism, Nov 17, 2010
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  2. Jasp

    Jasp Notebook Evangelist

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    Should run fine on that system, make sure you GFX drivers are the most up to date.
     
    Jasp, Nov 17, 2010
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  3. Baka

    Baka (・ω・)

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    Try playing around with the settings turning off things one by one and see which one makes it disappear :p
     
    Baka, Nov 17, 2010
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  4. cha

    cha Notebook Deity

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    I had issues with Dead Space loading times and jagged lines. I was able to solve it by forcing V Sync on in my GPU's Control Panel ( 8800m gtx )

    Nothing like those kinds of colored lines though
     
    cha, Nov 17, 2010
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  5. sevenism

    sevenism Newbie

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    I've tried every setting option combination of on/off possible... v-sync doesn't help the graphics, but helps the lag. Graphic drivers are up to date. :(
     
    sevenism, Nov 18, 2010
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  6. LaptopNut

    LaptopNut Notebook Virtuoso

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    Rule out GPU issues, check the idle and load temps by using HWMonitor. It is most likely a Driver problem though, maybe try older Drivers.
     
    LaptopNut, Nov 18, 2010
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  7. Rorschach

    Rorschach Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Up to date from you manufacturers website or from radeons website.
     
    Rorschach, Nov 18, 2010
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  8. sevenism

    sevenism Newbie

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    radeons website.
     
    sevenism, Nov 19, 2010
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  9. sevenism

    sevenism Newbie

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    still having this problem! and a friend of mine is having the same problem on his laptop except with Starcraft 2! His specs are very similar to mine.
     
    sevenism, Feb 1, 2011
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  10. seeker_moc

    seeker_moc Notebook Virtuoso

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    Are you overclocking? If so, you might want to turn it down a bit. Also, like the other poster said, check your temps. If your GPU load temps are over 90C or so, you may be overheating, if over 100C, you are absolutely overheating. I would disagree with most here, I think it sounds more like a defective or overheating GPU than a driver issue, but I'm not entirely sure.
     
    seeker_moc, Feb 1, 2011
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