Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 The screen tearing when I watch YouTube videos is horrible. Just watched the Fallout 4 trailer and the panning of the rooms in the beginning just showed off how bad it is. But LoL seems to be working fine, so that's good. So many things to sort out with this thing. I have Batman Arkham Orgins installed so I wanna give that a go and see how that looks. So far I gotta get the hard drive sorted, Windows 8, and fix the screen tearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,450 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Screen tearing now? When did that start? I didn't even know that was an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capn_Underpants 401 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Screen tearing now? When did that start? I didn't even know that was an issue.That was part of his initial problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberninja2601 1,105 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 So are you saying that you have now Installed windows 8? The DxDiag that you ran showed Windows7. You might gave to re-install you graphics/Video drivers if you installed another operating system. Those are often customized to operate on a specific operating system Run the diagnostics again if you upgraded the operating system Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 The tearing had been resolved I thought. At least it was when Sam and I tested it. I guess the question would be, what happened between then and when it started again. Virus protection update? Windows update, Graphics card update? etc... ------------------------- Honestly though, at this point, if it was me, I would rebuild from square one and test each component one at a time. This is a great learning experience for you. Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Also, do NOT take this to some PC repair shop they will fucking rape you with charges and still not fix your shit. 90% of my side weekend work, sadly, is fixing shit that those shops break. (only 10% is actual sql work sadly) If you lived down here I would just grab it from you for the weekend and fix it. I'd even waive my $55/hour "Friends & Family" fee Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 So are you saying that you have now Installed windows 8? The DxDiag that you ran showed Windows7. You might gave to re-install you graphics/Video drivers if you installed another operating system. Those are often customized to operate on a specific operating system Run the diagnostics again if you upgraded the operating system No I didn't update the OS. I'd like to update the OS. The tearing had been resolved I thought. At least it was when Sam and I tested it. I guess the question would be, what happened between then and when it started again. Virus protection update? Windows update, Graphics card update? etc... ------------------------- Honestly though, at this point, if it was me, I would rebuild from square one and test each component one at a time. This is a great learning experience for you. The game lag was resolved, but the screen tearing still isn't. I really don't have the time to rebuild at this time. Also, do NOT take this to some PC repair shop they will fucking rape you with charges and still not fix your shit. 90% of my side weekend work, sadly, is fixing shit that those shops break. (only 10% is actual sql work sadly) If you lived down here I would just grab it from you for the weekend and fix it. I'd even waive my $55/hour "Friends & Family" fee Shit, i'll just pack it up and ship it to you. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 So when I trouble shoot stuff like this, I work in this order Connections Hardware Software so, have you checked all the connections? for Screen tearing, I would check the connections from video card to monitor. Then I would swap out to a different monitor, then I would swap out monitor cords. then I would reseat the video card, and verify that it is solid and dust free Then I would uninstall the drivers completely, let windows manage the device as a test, watch some videos, and then I would google whatever video card you have, and "Stable Driver" Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 I can try and check the connections. However, I don't have another monitor or monitor cords to test these things on. The rest I'd have to look into. I still want to update my OS and figure out what's wrong with my hard drive. The start up with the hard drive constantly popping up is annoying. The screen tear for YouTube is annoying but I usually watch videos on my phone anyways. The main problem I had was with the laggy games and that's been resolved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,308 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Yank the graphics card out of the system for a few days and run on the motherboard video connector. If the tearing stops, it's the graphics card. If not, it's time to dig deeper. Also, open up the case and take tons of photos of the motherboard and post them up here. Motherboards will have the brand / model on them and if not I'm a member of a forum full of geeks who will more than likely be able to recognize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,308 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I'm 99% sure that this is what you've got Mike. Managed to dig out the old email. Is this your motherboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,308 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Oh one more thing, EVGA have the best warranties in the PC game so hopefully it's the GPU and we can RMA it. Given that the 660 is so old, you may even get a 760 or if you're very lucky a 960 in return, but we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Tommy made the final purchase so he will have to get involved but we need to move quickly. Pull the card out and see if that sorts the problem. Play LoL for a few days, granted the settings will need to be cranked down but we need to stress the system the same way you do with the card in it. Watch loads of youtune stuff. If you're busy, google some random documentary and play it in the background with the sound off. Full screen. Check on it occasionally to see if it's tearing. Hopefully not, then we know the gpu is borked. If it is, we'll have to look further but this is screaming faulty gpu to me. A new motherboard will cost less than a night at the pub so don't sweat it. Ram is cheap as chips too. The only other thing that I'd be remotely concerned about is the cpu but again I'd be extremely surprised if it isn't the gpu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,450 Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Let me know if I need to do anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 I'll check the motherboard when I get upstairs then, I'll take the graphics card out. Luckily Sam's smaller hands are coming over for dinner so she can help pull the stuff out. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 I'm 99% sure that this is what you've got Mike. Managed to dig out the old email. Is this your motherboard? That all looks right and that's my motherboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 13, 2015 Author Share Posted July 13, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 So I have a question. I was gonna take out that baby but my monitor is hooked into it. How am I supposed to use my monitor without it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Sam and I ended up just putting everything to the side and drank instead. So maybe I'll be able do more with the help of you guys tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diddums 4,308 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Well, good luck with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 So I can't use the monitor without it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BO7H B4RRELS 2,450 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Your mobo should also have a video/hdmi port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sennex 1,903 Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Just looked it up, that motherboard doesn't have onboard VGA hookups/abilities http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157366 which pretty much cripples any of these tests. Luke 23:34 'And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't think it be like it is, but it do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 When I get the chance I'll post my monitor for you guys. I can always buy a new motherboard with those capabilities so we can get these tests going. I remember my monitor doesn't have hdmi that's why I wanna show you guys so I can buy the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander_Undies 618 Posted July 14, 2015 Author Share Posted July 14, 2015 Amazon is supposed to be having a 'better then black Friday deals' (I think tomorrow) so if I see price drops on things for my computer I'd like to get some things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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