videocard problems ?

[VJ]

I have this weir issue with the game Trackmania Sunrise. No matter what settings I choose (resolution/detail), some textures suddenly change to seemingly corrupt textures (green, yellow or blue).

I'm running my desktop in dualhead 1280x1024 + 1280x960. This is the only gane with this issue.

Does it indicate problems with the videocard (memory or cooling)? Or is it more likely a game issue (corrupt files for instance)?

Thanks!


Jorg

Does this

[Paddy]

If it is the only game that exhibts symptoms then it's more than likly to be software.

[VJ]

I don't game often, so I'm not sure my other games are demanding enough. I also noticed it does seem to happen less frequently after a cold boot (will check my Parhelia cooler).

Any suggestions on how to overcome this problem (if it is software)?


Jörg

[VJ]

Using 3DAnalyze, I was able to solve the texture issue by setting software tnl (it did give me a low framerate). There is still one issue: sometimes the textures is blurred (this also was the case before), but I can't figure out when it happens.

Jorg

[Evildead666]

I noticed last week that some of the "Arrow" textures are just green on my PC. ( TM Nations )

I hadn't noticed, until I played over a network, on my spare PC,where the textures were fine...

I didn't have any environment details either, no skinning of the track at all...

I'm sure its a software problem,but my XP install is long overdue a reinstall, so i'm just waiting for the time...