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    problem with ati card 3870

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by lancedgt, Aug 8, 2009.

  1. lancedgt

    lancedgt Notebook Enthusiast

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    hi everyone, hope someone can help me :( i tried a lot of things..
    Ive got this 3870 card practically new but it has a lot of stutter problems i believe.. for example if a game is running at 70fps it drops dramatically to 50 ie... and then 1 sec later to 70 the next second back to 50... and so on.. It does this kinda stutter in every 3d aplication and never stops. Anyone can help me figure what the problem might be? drivers?

    By the way this is a single card not a crossfire
     
    lancedgt, Aug 8, 2009
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    try updating to the latest drivers, also check if your temp is hotter than normal.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 8, 2009
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    lancedgt Notebook Enthusiast

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    ya its actually pretty hot, at around 90-98 weird cos its practically new..
     
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    seems like you have a flawed gpu. it's time to send it back and ask for a new one. your gpu is overheating and will surely die.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 9, 2009
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