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    artifacts in semi-new vostro

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by tianxia, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. tianxia

    tianxia kitty!!!

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    I think my cards artifacting when playing Witcher. :mad: little red/orange blobs appearing randomly? is that the sign for artifacts? my GPU can get to mid 80 c ish. Thats not too hot I guess.
     
    tianxia, Aug 14, 2008
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    I'm using a cooling pad as well
     
    tianxia, Aug 14, 2008
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    AznFlamer Notebook Consultant

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    hmm getting hot with a cooling pad, i dont think id call that normal, btw next time edit your post and dont double post(in case admin comes by)
     
    AznFlamer, Aug 14, 2008
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  4. tianxia

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    I didn't double post, maybe the mod moved it and forgot to delete this one. thanks anyway.
     
    tianxia, Aug 14, 2008
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    80c is high for 8600m GS, but it shouldn't be artifacting. I'd try different driver and see if that helps if not talk to Dell.
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 14, 2008
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    are you overclocking?
     
    masterchef341, Aug 14, 2008
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    swell9 Notebook Guru

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    I really do not think that 80c is high at all!
    I would say anything up to 86c-90c is normal.ink
     
    swell9, Aug 14, 2008
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    the artifacts hasn't showed up again, weird. thanks for the help guys. my laptop is under warranty and since i don't overclock, I guess i can just call up dell if anythings happens.
     
    tianxia, Aug 16, 2008
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    My laptop a couple of years ago showed signs of artifacts right before the video card fried.
     
    crinzema, Aug 16, 2008
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    80C load or what? If its artifact in the boot screen, or in there are an increasing amount (after weeks or days) then your GPU is definitely dying.
     
    Johnny T, Aug 16, 2008
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    And the 8600m not doing well lately. Pay attention and good it is under warranty.
     
    powerpack, Aug 16, 2008
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