X1950XT array of dots (new build)

I have an X1950XT on WinXP

When the comp posts, I get a large cell (it looks like an old dos mouse
'pointer') of purple on an otherwise ok screen.

When it boots into WinXP, I get an array of tiny dots that cover the entire
screen.
The rows are about 1cm apart, and the columns are about 8 cm apart.
(1600x1280)

I've swapped it into my old system, and still get the glitches.
I've downloaded the latest Radeon drivers.
Am I missing anything, or is the card knackered?

New system...
GPU: Sapphire X1950XT
OS: XP pro
Mobo: MSI P965 Platinum
CPU: Q6600
Memory: 2x1G Crucial DDR2 BallistiX
PSU: Corsair HX620W
HD: 2x500G Seagate Barracuda

Regards,
Drone

Install a utility like Rivatuner (free) or Everest Ultimate and check the
GPU's real-time temperature. If the GPU is idling above 90C then it's a
broken cooler (obstructed fan, air gap between heat sink and GPU surface,
etc.). Otherwise the card surely is defective.

--
"War is the continuation of politics by other means.
It can therefore be said that politics is war without
bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed."


"Drone" <borg.drone@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>I have an X1950XT on WinXP
>
> When the comp posts, I get a large cell (it looks like an old dos mouse
> 'pointer') of purple on an otherwise ok screen.
>
> When it boots into WinXP, I get an array of tiny dots that cover the
> entire screen.
> The rows are about 1cm apart, and the columns are about 8 cm apart.
> (1600x1280)
>
> I've swapped it into my old system, and still get the glitches.
> I've downloaded the latest Radeon drivers.
> Am I missing anything, or is the card knackered?
>
> New system...
> GPU: Sapphire X1950XT
> OS: XP pro
> Mobo: MSI P965 Platinum
> CPU: Q6600
> Memory: 2x1G Crucial DDR2 BallistiX
> PSU: Corsair HX620W
> HD: 2x500G Seagate Barracuda
>
> Regards,
> Drone
>
>

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll give it a go.

Regards,
Drone

"First of One" <root@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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> Install a utility like Rivatuner (free) or Everest Ultimate and check the
> GPU's real-time temperature. If the GPU is idling above 90C then it's a
> broken cooler (obstructed fan, air gap between heat sink and GPU surface,
> etc.). Otherwise the card surely is defective.
>
> --
> "War is the continuation of politics by other means.
> It can therefore be said that politics is war without
> bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed."
>
>
> "Drone" <borg.drone@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:UVZBi.38270$rr5.19868@newsfe1-win.ntli.net...
>>I have an X1950XT on WinXP
>>
>> When the comp posts, I get a large cell (it looks like an old dos mouse
>> 'pointer') of purple on an otherwise ok screen.
>>
>> When it boots into WinXP, I get an array of tiny dots that cover the
>> entire screen.
>> The rows are about 1cm apart, and the columns are about 8 cm apart.
>> (1600x1280)
>>
>> I've swapped it into my old system, and still get the glitches.
>> I've downloaded the latest Radeon drivers.
>> Am I missing anything, or is the card knackered?
>>
>> New system...
>> GPU: Sapphire X1950XT
>> OS: XP pro
>> Mobo: MSI P965 Platinum
>> CPU: Q6600
>> Memory: 2x1G Crucial DDR2 BallistiX
>> PSU: Corsair HX620W
>> HD: 2x500G Seagate Barracuda
>>
>> Regards,
>> Drone
>>
>>
>
>

"First of One" <root@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
news:VMCdna_1X_QwL0XbnZ2dnUVZ_vShnZ2d@giganews.com ...
> Install a utility like Rivatuner (free) or Everest Ultimate and check the
> GPU's real-time temperature. If the GPU is idling above 90C then it's a
> broken cooler (obstructed fan, air gap between heat sink and GPU surface,
> etc.). Otherwise the card surely is defective.
>

Ok, the Mobo and CPU when idling have the following...
Mobo 30 Cent
CPU 26 Cent

Using RivaTuner, I have the following for the GPU....
Core Clock 499.5
Memory Clock 594.0
Core Temp 57.5 Cent
Ambient 49.0 Cent
Fan Duty 27.27%
Fan Speed 1899 RPM
Voltage Output (V) 1.20V
Votage Regulator 69.0 Cent
Volrage Regulator Current 8.18A

Using Everest, I have...
GPU [Trial Version]
GPU Ambient 50 Cent
GPU VRM 69 Cent


So, thats 50 Cent Ambient, and 57.5 Cent for the Core, and Everest reporting
69 Cent for VRM.
This is all while idling, which seems a little high, but probably ok.

Looks like its the card :S

Regards,
Drone

These temps are right on the money for a stock X1900/1950XT with stock
cooling. They may seem a bit high to you because the fan is temp-dependent
and is regulated to 27% PWM duty cycle when the card is idle.

Return the card through warranty if you can.

--
"War is the continuation of politics by other means.
It can therefore be said that politics is war without
bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed."


"Drone" <borg.drone@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>
> "First of One" <root@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
> news:VMCdna_1X_QwL0XbnZ2dnUVZ_vShnZ2d@giganews.com ...
>> Install a utility like Rivatuner (free) or Everest Ultimate and check the
>> GPU's real-time temperature. If the GPU is idling above 90C then it's a
>> broken cooler (obstructed fan, air gap between heat sink and GPU surface,
>> etc.). Otherwise the card surely is defective.
>>
>
> Ok, the Mobo and CPU when idling have the following...
> Mobo 30 Cent
> CPU 26 Cent
>
> Using RivaTuner, I have the following for the GPU....
> Core Clock 499.5
> Memory Clock 594.0
> Core Temp 57.5 Cent
> Ambient 49.0 Cent
> Fan Duty 27.27%
> Fan Speed 1899 RPM
> Voltage Output (V) 1.20V
> Votage Regulator 69.0 Cent
> Volrage Regulator Current 8.18A
>
> Using Everest, I have...
> GPU [Trial Version]
> GPU Ambient 50 Cent
> GPU VRM 69 Cent
>
>
> So, thats 50 Cent Ambient, and 57.5 Cent for the Core, and Everest
> reporting 69 Cent for VRM.
> This is all while idling, which seems a little high, but probably ok.
>
> Looks like its the card :S
>
> Regards,
> Drone
>
>

"Drone" <borg.drone@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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>
> "First of One" <root@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
> news:VMCdna_1X_QwL0XbnZ2dnUVZ_vShnZ2d@giganews.com ...
>> Install a utility like Rivatuner (free) or Everest Ultimate and check the
>> GPU's real-time temperature. If the GPU is idling above 90C then it's a
>> broken cooler (obstructed fan, air gap between heat sink and GPU surface,
>> etc.). Otherwise the card surely is defective.
>>
>
> Ok, the Mobo and CPU when idling have the following...
> Mobo 30 Cent
> CPU 26 Cent
>
> Using RivaTuner, I have the following for the GPU....
> Core Clock 499.5
> Memory Clock 594.0
> Core Temp 57.5 Cent
> Ambient 49.0 Cent
> Fan Duty 27.27%
> Fan Speed 1899 RPM
> Voltage Output (V) 1.20V
> Votage Regulator 69.0 Cent
> Volrage Regulator Current 8.18A
>
> Using Everest, I have...
> GPU [Trial Version]
> GPU Ambient 50 Cent
> GPU VRM 69 Cent
>
>
> So, thats 50 Cent Ambient, and 57.5 Cent for the Core, and Everest
> reporting 69 Cent for VRM.
> This is all while idling, which seems a little high, but probably ok.
>
> Looks like its the card :S
>
> Regards,
> Drone
>
>

Hi Drone, I have just installed an X1950 Pro 512 MB card also, I am running
Rivatuner 2.03 but nowhere can I see Voltage Regulator Amps and temp!
Where did you find these? If you would be so kind.
I am trying to determine if my Enermax 465 watt PS is up to the task on the
12 volt rail.

Many thanks, Rene

"Rene Lamontagne" <rlamont@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> Hi Drone, I have just installed an X1950 Pro 512 MB card also, I am
> running Rivatuner 2.03 but nowhere can I see Voltage Regulator Amps and
> temp!

If you turn on the real-time strip charts, the VRM current and temperature
appear below the other parameters like fan speed, GPU core voltage, etc.

> Where did you find these? If you would be so kind.

The readings will only appear if your card can output these parameters
through its hardware monitoring interface. Most cards in fact cannot output
these parameters, and you card may be one of them. The X1950 Pro has a
different VRM design from the X1950 XT.

> I am trying to determine if my Enermax 465 watt PS is up to the task on
> the 12 volt rail.

The VRM current reading won't indicate if your PSU is up to task. If you
want to know how much current your card draws on the 12V rail, look
elsewhere. XBit Labs haven't done a power measurement on the X1950 Pro yet.
However, the extremely similar X1900GT was measured to draw just over 6A on
the 12V rail at full load.
http://www.xbitlabs.com/misc/picture...1900gt.gif&1=1

--
"War is the continuation of politics by other means.
It can therefore be said that politics is war without
bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed."

"First of One" <root@127.0.0.1> wrote in message
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> "Rene Lamontagne" <rlamont@shaw.ca> wrote in message
> news:vwpCi.115338$rX4.75747@pd7urf2no...
>> Hi Drone, I have just installed an X1950 Pro 512 MB card also, I am
>> running Rivatuner 2.03 but nowhere can I see Voltage Regulator Amps and
>> temp!
>
> If you turn on the real-time strip charts, the VRM current and temperature
> appear below the other parameters like fan speed, GPU core voltage, etc.
>
>> Where did you find these? If you would be so kind.
>
> The readings will only appear if your card can output these parameters
> through its hardware monitoring interface. Most cards in fact cannot
> output these parameters, and you card may be one of them. The X1950 Pro
> has a different VRM design from the X1950 XT.
>
>> I am trying to determine if my Enermax 465 watt PS is up to the task on
>> the 12 volt rail.
>
> The VRM current reading won't indicate if your PSU is up to task. If you
> want to know how much current your card draws on the 12V rail, look
> elsewhere. XBit Labs haven't done a power measurement on the X1950 Pro
> yet. However, the extremely similar X1900GT was measured to draw just over
> 6A on the 12V rail at full load.
> http://www.xbitlabs.com/misc/picture...1900gt.gif&1=1
>
> --
> "War is the continuation of politics by other means.
> It can therefore be said that politics is war without
> bloodshed while war is politics with bloodshed."
>
>

Thanks First of one, Mine is a Sapphire card and as you say does not seem
to have any info on the VRM, also shows 0 fan speed but the fan is running
ok.

The PSU seems to handle the card ok as I am not having any problems even in
heavy game play, will leave as is for now.

Thanks again for your answers, Rene