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Slutsy Sorbet

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12-12-2008 16:58

HELP! I have major sections of my screen where the graphics are distorted. They are usually large and angular in shape. Anyone have the simple fix for this? I've re-set my graphics preferences to recommended settings, and it's still happening.

I have an ATI Tech - Radeon X300 Graphics card (if that helps diagnose anything).

Thanks!

Distilled1 Rush

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12-12-2008 17:16

specs of computer and GPU etc..

sounds like one of two issues a fried GPU or a hot and dusty one...

or a bad driver so drop the specs of all and driver version someone may have a solution, as well maybe move this or re-ask in the "technical" forum thread

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Calveen Kline

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12-12-2008 17:16

Maybe if you tell us your system specs, we may be able to offer you some insight...

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Qie Niangao

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12-12-2008 17:18

May help to know more about your graphics environment (text from Help / "About Second Life..." would be a clue for further searching).

Do the pictures in http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-3258 look similar to the problem?

Under Edit / Preferences, Graphics tab, Hardware Options: is VBO checked? If so, try turning that off.

Also, if the graphics card is running hot (dust in the fans maybe), weird graphics glitches can appear.

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Love Hastings

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12-12-2008 17:21

No idea. I wanted to complement you on your name though.

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Slutsy Sorbet

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Thanks!

12-12-2008 17:59

The unchecking of the VBO and lowering the settings seems to have done the trick, although things aren't as "crisp" as they were before. I suppose I'll deal with less crisp than blotches LOL.

Thanks for all the help and the name praise hehehehe...

The people of this forum are absolutely AMAZING!!!

Big kisses,
Slutsy

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12-12-2008 20:18

Woohoo unchecking the VBO setting fixed my problems too!

I recently got a bright and shiny fast new computer with an ATI Radeon HD graphics card and have been getting killed by lag ever since. I looked at the Jira that Qie recommended and some other ones and discovered that apparently lots of the ATI cards have various issues with that damned VBO thing. I unchecked the box and now I'm back moving at normal speeds again.

I wonder how many people out there have given up on SL because of the lag not knowing their problems are related to their friggin graphics card and could be fixed by unchecking one silly box?

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Slutsy Sorbet Registered User Join date: 7 Nov 2008 Posts: 12	12-12-2008 16:58 HELP! I have major sections of my screen where the graphics are distorted. They are usually large and angular in shape. Anyone have the simple fix for this? I've re-set my graphics preferences to recommended settings, and it's still happening. I have an ATI Tech - Radeon X300 Graphics card (if that helps diagnose anything). Thanks!
Distilled1 Rush written in the Pixles Join date: 29 Jul 2006 Posts: 504	12-12-2008 17:16 specs of computer and GPU etc.. sounds like one of two issues a fried GPU or a hot and dusty one... or a bad driver so drop the specs of all and driver version someone may have a solution, as well maybe move this or re-ask in the "technical" forum thread _____________________ Dell XPS-700 (this is a fantastic case!) XP media Intel Core2Duo 2.38ghz Nvida 9800GTX+ 512mg 4 G RAM Dell XPS 1530 Red Core 2 duo VISTA and I like it! Nvidia 8600m 512 6 G RAM Compaq amd 3200 XP home POS! Nvidia FX 5200 2 G RAMM White Box XP pro P 4 Nvidia Shared 128k some odd old PCI card 1 G RAM *(STILL RUNS THE 1.21 CLIENT AND LATEST RC! )
Calveen Kline In pursuit of Happiness Join date: 5 Jan 2007 Posts: 682	12-12-2008 17:16 Maybe if you tell us your system specs, we may be able to offer you some insight... _____________________
Qie Niangao Coin-operated Join date: 24 May 2006 Posts: 7,138	12-12-2008 17:18 May help to know more about your graphics environment (text from Help / "About Second Life..." would be a clue for further searching). Do the pictures in http://jira.secondlife.com/browse/VWR-3258 look similar to the problem? Under Edit / Preferences, Graphics tab, Hardware Options: is VBO checked? If so, try turning that off. Also, if the graphics card is running hot (dust in the fans maybe), weird graphics glitches can appear. _____________________ Archived for Your Protection
Love Hastings #66666 Join date: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 4,094	12-12-2008 17:21 No idea. I wanted to complement you on your name though. _____________________
Slutsy Sorbet Registered User Join date: 7 Nov 2008 Posts: 12	Thanks! 12-12-2008 17:59 The unchecking of the VBO and lowering the settings seems to have done the trick, although things aren't as "crisp" as they were before. I suppose I'll deal with less crisp than blotches LOL. Thanks for all the help and the name praise hehehehe... The people of this forum are absolutely AMAZING!!! Big kisses, Slutsy
Puppet Shepherd New Year, New Tricks Join date: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 725	12-12-2008 20:18 Woohoo unchecking the VBO setting fixed my problems too! I recently got a bright and shiny fast new computer with an ATI Radeon HD graphics card and have been getting killed by lag ever since. I looked at the Jira that Qie recommended and some other ones and discovered that apparently lots of the ATI cards have various issues with that damned VBO thing. I unchecked the box and now I'm back moving at normal speeds again. I wonder how many people out there have given up on SL because of the lag not knowing their problems are related to their friggin graphics card and could be fixed by unchecking one silly box? _____________________ Come see my new 1-prim flowers, only $10 each! Lots of other neat stuff to find @ Puppet Art, http://slurl.com/secondlife/Lilypad/200.092/210.338