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Graphics Errors Ingame (CS:S) - mAgneTiK - Apr 06 2012 Like your server very much , so I thought I try the support forums. So here goes , I bought  a new HIS Grapic card just before christmas 2011 & I've tried two different Asus monitors with it. The thing is , if I take any screenshot within windows , it will save normally , but what happens when it appears on screen is an image been split & reversed. Only a complete system shutdown will restore it , a restart leaves the issue ongoing. Only happens after a while of play like the thing is overheating but this has been going on for months , I updated Motherboard BIOS , upgraded & downgraded various video & audio drivers to resolve it , nothing works. It's like it has insufficient cooling built into the cards design ,Counter Strike Source is the only thing that triggers this error , but once it does  it affects the entire o/s as well! In summer delta temps went as high as 40 degrees celsius , but summer is now finished it 20 degrees celsius & it's still happening. I pulled a pci tv tuner card out earlier this year to remove excess heat on the card & it stopped till now. I don't overclock so I know that's not the issue & all parts were purchased retail. I don't know if I should RMA the card or submit a support ticket with ATI. Sorry about the number of links , I detailed what I could (used a mobile for photo's). Thoughts? Images link below. http://imgur.com/a/s3QX0 Windows 7 64Bit SP1 Ultimate ATI Catalyst suite 12.1 64 bit.(Video Card Manufacturers Drivers) http://www.hisdigital.com/un/download1-622.shtml All drivers & windows updates are current except video drivers which I had downgrade again due to laggy ATI drivers. Current Hardware HIS 6790 Fan 1GB GDDR5 PCI-E HDMI/2xDVI/DP http://www.hisdigital.com/un/product2-622.shtml Intel 2600 (stock) cpu & heatsink http://ark.intel.com/products/52213/Intel-Core-i7-2600-Processor-%288M-Cache-up-to-3_80-GHz%29 Asus P8Z68-V Motherboard (current BIOS) http://www.asus.com.au/Motherboards/Intel_Socket_1155/P8Z68V/#specifications Corsair 16GB DDR3 Ram (2 x 2 , 8GB kits) http://www.corsair.com/memory/intel-memory-upgrades/dual-channel-intel-memory-upgrade-kits/vengeance-8gb-dual-channel-ddr3-memory-kit-cmz8gx3m2a1600c9b.html Silverstone Decathlon 750w PSU http://www.silverstonetek.com/product_legacy.php?area=en&model=da750 Asus PCE-N13 PCI-Express Wireless NIC http://www.asus.com.au/Networks/Wireless_Adapters/PCEN13/#specifications Coolermaster Centurion 5 II(RC-502) Case http://www.coolermaster.com/product.php?product_id=6640 Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB HDD's x 2 http://www.seagate.com/docs/pdf/datasheet/disc/ds1720_barracuda_green.pdf Pioneer 219BK DVD-RW http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/products/45/75/442/DVR-219BK/index.html Both Monitors used were Asus (upgraded to 27"). http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VE248H/ http://www.asus.com/Display/LCD_Monitors/VE278Q/#specifications Peripherals Logitech G19 keyboard http://www.logitech.com/en-au/keyboards/keyboard/devices/4956 Logitech G500 Mouse http://www.logitech.com/en-au/mice-pointers/mice/devices/5750 TIA RE: Graphics Errors Ingame (CS:S) - MindHACKer - Apr 06 2012 I can tell you for sure, Your ASUS motherboard plus ur Intel CPU are perfectly fine & can take excess pressure on the regarding ur PCI peripherals so don't suspect them... but: In my opinion & based on previous experience, I believe that ATI cards are just overpowered, ATI makes GFX cards to work but not to last in most cases of course, It's has a very good performance I can give you that but it overheats insanely, and even liquid cooling fluid wont help it, I suggest returning your card & if possible replacing it with nVIDIA, I've never had any problems with these cards. RE: Graphics Errors Ingame (CS:S) - mAgneTiK - Apr 11 2012 Thanks for your reply , I have been away for easter so I didn't get time to reply before now. So I need to start an RMA process & get a replacement card? Is getting an RMA difficult? (never had to before) Is there a Nvidia card anyone can recommend for around U.S. $200 ? I'd have to pay shipping to Australia if it's not available locally for a similar price. My local stores I'd purchase from are probably these. PC Case Gear http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=193_876 MSY http://www.msy.com.au/Parts/PARTS.pdf So what cards do you recommend & will a 750 w PSU be enough to run it? RE: Graphics Errors Ingame (CS:S) - MindHACKer - Apr 11 2012 Happy Easter!  I had (nVIDIA GeForce 9600GT) 2 years ago, and it still rocks my world with DDR3 cache & 1 GB Memory expanded to 2,3/4 GB after integration with System Memory, I played "BattleField3" on the MAX with it, and it didn't even shiver, It's a very good one, I'm not sure how much it's worth in dollars, But I'm sure it's not that expensive, & if you found that it's cheap for you, I recommend Buying the upgraded version "nVIDIA GeForce 9800GTX", it's more expensive but much more powerful, both have liquid cooling system & internal cooling processor, "You can kiss goodbye your overheating problems". RE: Graphics Errors Ingame (CS:S) - mAgneTiK - May 01 2012 Update Installed a nVidia 9400GT I found lying around & will run some tests as soon as I have the time. Game res wants to run at nvidia card at 1366 x 768 , 1920 x 1080 is my usual ATI res. RMA'd the 6790 , the store has said approx 4 weeks before I get it back. I'll update this post when I have more details. Thanks for your help.