ATI Radeon Sapphire 5570 Issue - Green Screen Flicker :-(

Toggle sidebar Toggle sidebar
Mithun Veronica Dias

Mithun Veronica Dias

Reputable
Oct 21, 2014
10
0
4,510
Hey guys, I here have an annoying issue with my GPU. Please bear with me. I guess I have run out of options so I do need your expert opinion and pointers. Appreciate your patience.

SPECS:

OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Bit.
Processor: Intel Dual Core E5500 @ 2.8 GHz
Motherboard: Gigabyte G41-M Combo
Ram Module: Corsair 2X2 Dual Channel DDR3 @ 1333 MHz FSB
GPU: SAPPHIRE HD 5570 1GB DDR3
Power: 400W PSU
Except the PSU fan, there is no additional fan for the cabinet.

The GPU behaves normally for about 2 hours while basic computing (browsing, document editing, music playback etc.) and NOT GAMING. After the said couple of hours, the screen pops blank and pops in back and forth continuously with every click of a mouse button when browsing pages, when I play a video.

The screen then goes wavy green and flickers from left to right like a marathon. When I use tab for a few moments, it goes off. I quit all the processes i.e. – browsing, video playback, mouse clicks 

FOR YOUR HELP:
I have cleaned the whole cabinet for dust mites and grime or whatever so no dirty issue.
I have checked every port, slots for possible looseness or shoddy connections. Unplugged and re-plugged several times so no cabling problem.
I have cleaned drivers using AMD Driver Cleaning Tool and experimented with old drivers with new yet the problem seems to be persistent.
I have re-installed operating system couple of times thinking that it might have to do with incompatibility. Ha Ha…yes its true but sadly didn’t work out.

When I remove my GPU and place it with the stock motherboard VGA port, everything is dandy and absolute good but when I install my GPU and update latest or oldest drivers, all hell breaks loose after using the computer for a couple of hours.

MY DOUBTS:
Is it a heating issue due to lack of extra fans?
Is my GPU dying?
Am I missing something here which you think will have solved it?

I bought the GPU for $20 from a close friend a year ago which I think was a sweet deal. Been playing hardcore till now but recently it has been bugging me a lot. THREE MONTHS TO BE COUNTING…!

Your input is crucial for me to move on or find a way to revive this beast of a puppy. She is my darling and I don’t want to give up on her so easily!!!
 
Solution
Darkbreeze
Sounds to me like it's possibly a thermal issue. Try using GPU-Z to monitor the GPU temperature when it starts acting up. Make sure all case fans are working and the fan on the GPU is working as well.

And now that I see you have no cooling fans for the case, I can tell you with 100% certainty it's a thermal issue. You need to get the hot air out of the case and cool air in. I've never heard of a case that had no fan and you better get at least one intake (Preferably in front) and one exhaust (Rear top or just top) in there or your other hardware is going to fail as well. I'm surprised your CPU hasn't died yet.
Sort by date Sort by votes
Darkbreeze

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod
Jun 24, 2014
80,411
7,631
176,790
Sounds to me like it's possibly a thermal issue. Try using GPU-Z to monitor the GPU temperature when it starts acting up. Make sure all case fans are working and the fan on the GPU is working as well.

And now that I see you have no cooling fans for the case, I can tell you with 100% certainty it's a thermal issue. You need to get the hot air out of the case and cool air in. I've never heard of a case that had no fan and you better get at least one intake (Preferably in front) and one exhaust (Rear top or just top) in there or your other hardware is going to fail as well. I'm surprised your CPU hasn't died yet.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Solution
Mithun Veronica Dias

Mithun Veronica Dias

Reputable
Oct 21, 2014
10
0
4,510



Thank you darkbreeze for your input. I respect the fact that you took time to write. Well, my system is a freak of nature. 4 years running.

I do however keep it in pristine condition so that is why it works well for me. But gpu has been the biggest bane for the moment. If it take it out, I can use the computer however I want. Okay. I will try to consider your input. Will install a fan.

The PSU fan works well, so does the processor fan and the gpu too. All I need is a fan that takes out hot air in order for better cooling of the whole cabinet.

I played a 720P movie right now and GPU-Z showed 43 degree C which I think is normal for a GPU right?
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Mithun Veronica Dias

Mithun Veronica Dias

Reputable
Oct 21, 2014
10
0
4,510



Roger. I was about to ask you the same thing. You just spoke my mind. De ja vu.

Yes. On the contrary, I will buy two 120MM Sickle Flow X fans from Coolermaster which is worth the investment. Hopefully this addresses the issue. Fingers crossed. But anyhooo...the gpu was running games even without the help of cabin fans for the past 6-8 months. I guess it drew a line and gave me an ultimatum.

Well, I bought the case on October 30 of 2010, so I guess its about 4 years old give or take. The make is a 'Zebronics Wings ZEB63R'. It is quite senile given its a 4 year old case and you will not find it online :)

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Darkbreeze

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod
Jun 24, 2014
80,411
7,631
176,790
Does the case have graphics on it? Tell you what, is there any way you can take pictures of the case and post them here. You have to click on the post an answer button to access the menu for posting pics, it won't be available if you click quick reply. Any images of the rear of the case the inside front of the case, the left side and the top would be helpful. My fear is that your case only supports very small fans if it's like any of the images of other Zebronics cases I've seen.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Mithun Veronica Dias

Mithun Veronica Dias

Reputable
Oct 21, 2014
10
0
4,510


Okay, hold on for 5 minutes. I will snap a few and upload them. And yes, the fans are worth of $8-10 for each 120MM variants.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Darkbreeze

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod
Jun 24, 2014
80,411
7,631
176,790
Those links don't work right. You need to upload the images to a free hosting like tinypic, copy the URL of the uploaded pic and use the add pic feature of the forum post an answer box. Like this:



mav774.jpg





Or at least this:

http://i61.tinypic.com/mav774.jpg


Your links don't work for me, I just get a prompt to download a gibberish file.

 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Mithun Veronica Dias

Mithun Veronica Dias

Reputable
Oct 21, 2014
10
0
4,510


 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Darkbreeze

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod
Jun 24, 2014
80,411
7,631
176,790
Much better. Thanks. Although you didn't include one from the inside of the front bottom of the case, where most intake fans would be, I guess I'll assume you have no fan mounting location there?

Most units have a fan mounting location behind the front panel, which generally pops off either with clips or has a couple of screws that come in from the backside and have to be removed to remove the front panel. Anyhow, it looks like those are 120mm fan locations on the rear and side panels and that would be good enough I think.

In fact, probably fairly decent for your issue as the side panel fan would blow cold air directly on the GPU.

One thing to be sure of before you order fans though is whether your motherboard has 4 pin or 3 pin fan headers. If your motherboard has 4 pin fan headers you can use a 3 pin fan connector on it, but if it has 3 pin and you get a 4 pin PWM fan, it won't work.

Also, looking at your case side panel from the outside it isn't clear if the vent area towards the middle that I'm seeing has any pre-installed threads to attach the fan and it certainly doesn't have any holes to attach them through the outside of the panel like the back does so you may have to mark and drill four holes to attach that fan.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Mithun Veronica Dias

Mithun Veronica Dias

Reputable
Oct 21, 2014
10
0
4,510




Okay. Thank you so much for your humble response.

Usually, coolermaster fans come with a 3 pin to 4 pin molex converters. I will mix and match the existing molex converter with one fan and use my available DVD RW's pin with another molex converter. Or else if that fails, I will buy and additional converter which you have suggester.

Thank you darkbreeze, I will do what is necessary and will get back to you. See ho it fares well and pans out accordingly.

I really appreciate your tips and feedback.

Keep in touch :)
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
Darkbreeze

Darkbreeze

Retired Mod
Jun 24, 2014
80,411
7,631
176,790
Well, the reason I suggested the Y splitter is because if you use a Molex connector with those fans, it's going to be extremely loud ALL the time. If you use the motherboard header it should control fan speed according to temperature which of course would diminish the sound level except when necessary. But good luck either way you choose to go. Any of those options is much better than no case cooling solution, that's for certain.
 
Upvote 0 Downvote
You must log in or register to reply here.

TRENDING THREADS

Latest posts

Moderators online

Share this page

COMPANY
RESOURCES
FOLLOW
Top Bottom