I've had this problem for a while now - even before I upgraded to Vista (although it does occur more often now but I guess that is due to Vista using the GPU more heavily). Seemingly randomly I get these wierd markings all over my screen (I beleive its called artifacting??) after say at least 20 mins of PC being on up to anywhere like 4 hours. Sometimes they're only there for a little while and go other times they build and build until I can barely see anything on screen (especially when playing games or watching movies) and often results in the BlueScreenOfDeath (which is also artifacted). On restart the problem often doesn't go away (even the ATI bios boot screen is artifacted (but not DOS)). But if I leave it off for 5 mins then it wont happen for a while (an unkown lenghth). Some images of todays occurence (when just using dreamweaver etc, listening to music nothing heavy)...
Any ideas what the problem is and ultimately how to fix it?
I guess its the graphics card but it could be anything I suppsoe - possibly sound card?
Thanks for all help - this is driving me mad!
Specs - ATI X1800XT (crossfire mobo but only one card at the mo). Athlon X2 4400. 2 GB Ram. Vista Ultimate.
Thanks
NevyNev
Any ideas what the problem is and ultimately how to fix it?
I guess its the graphics card but it could be anything I suppsoe - possibly sound card?
Thanks for all help - this is driving me mad!
Specs - ATI X1800XT (crossfire mobo but only one card at the mo). Athlon X2 4400. 2 GB Ram. Vista Ultimate.
Thanks
NevyNev