Getting bad graphical artifacts-Help Please!

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#1 seanroxors
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Hello everyone, I have had mild to moderate problems with artifacts lately. I just installed Oblivon and there is a substantial amount of white flickering and what have you. Does anyone know how to go about solving this problem? Here is some info that may/or may not help: I currently have the newest Omega Drivers (ATI) installed for my x1900GT, before that I have the newest Catalyst I used to get VPU recovery whenever I tried to play a game and REALLY REALLY bad artifacts until I took out my video card and got the gunk out of it. Thank You so much!
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#2 JangoWuzHere
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Did you accidently break your graphics card when taking it out of your PC? Maybe your graphics card went bad on you?

You also should try using offical ATI drivers because Omega drivers can cause problems at times.

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#3 JangoWuzHere
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Oh ya and is this only happening with Oblvion?

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#4 seanroxors
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it happens very mildly at times in other games...Actually, ever since I got out of the sewers in Oblivion it has gotten better...but there are still annoying anamolies every now and then

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#5 ngwoo
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We're going to need to see some temperatures.
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#6 seanroxors
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How do I calculate in-game temp?

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#7 Erik729
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It might be as simple as blowing the dust out of your VGA card and PC. It sounds crazy, but that might be the only problem, especially if it is happening only as of recent.

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#8 seanroxors
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I just recently cleaned my card, but the surround area in my comp is fairly dirty so ill clean that up....btw it seems to get worse and worse the longer i play...

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#9 Shadowhawk000
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Download PC Wizard and check your temps it most likely overheating Graphics card..
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#10 xxstalker24xx
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Most likely overheating, make sure all fans are working even your gfx card fan, make sure the flow of air is all good. Check your power supply connections make sure they are all okay. You better get whatever the prob is fixed quick as it could damage your gfx card for good.

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#11 seanroxors
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for some reason i can't find VGA temp on pc wizard

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#12 Shadowhawk000
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its called Graphics card temp and click on the icon with the temperature symbol.. it will be in there
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#13 MrUnSavory1
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Bad Graphical Artifacts?.....as Opposed to Good Graphical Artifacts? :::::::scratches head::::::::