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    Woah. Screen randomly artifacting.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Sepharite, Mar 22, 2009.

  1. Sepharite

    Sepharite Notebook Consultant

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    I downloaded Google Earth (yes thats random), opened it, and my screen artifacted, and crashed. I had to manually reboot.

    I have a
    Dell Inspiron 1520
    8600m GT

    I think it might be the driver I'm using. It's the beta 185.20. Thing is I've been using it for about a month now, and this the first time that happened (outside of a game).

    I think I might just go back to the Dell Drivers just to be safe. Any suggestions, maybe a 1520 compatible driver?
     
    Sepharite, Mar 22, 2009
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  2. 2shot

    2shot Notebook Consultant

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    as this card can randomly overheat a coolpad my't help,i have the same machine and have stuck with the last driver from dell the 175.97 they seem good and fixed the driver fail i used to get with the old driver from dell for this card.
     
    2shot, Mar 22, 2009
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  3. Harper2.0

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    Have you monitored your temps to see if your laptop is overheating?

    Try using HWMonitor.
     
    Harper2.0, Mar 22, 2009
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    I think it may not be a overheating issue though it is common with 8600m gt. I think its the driver as overheating connot happen the instant u turn something on. try a different driver and see, though checking your temps cant hurt
     
    660hpv12, Mar 22, 2009
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    You may have one of the defective 8000 series cards. I would keep your eyes on the temperatures and check your warranty. You definitely can't go wrong with switching to a stabler driver as well.
     
    Buhdahl, Mar 22, 2009
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