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CPU

Started by andrewsexton , Feb 12 2006 09:07 AM

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andrewsexton

Posted 12 February 2006 - 09:07 AM

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Hi all,

I left a message yesterday about my graphics card regarding when playing games it flickers allot. I dont think it it he graphics card because the graphics are fine in windows xp. I have now changed the fan on the cpu took the soundcard out and fireware card out. The games are still flickering. I presume it can only be the CPU? I took a look at it and it was very hot even with a new fan and this computer is probaly around 4 years old. Does anyone think it could be the CPU? Ow and I updated all the drivers for motherboard, sound and graphics.

Thanks

Andrew

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Fenor

Posted 12 February 2006 - 11:09 AM

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Hi andrewsexton!

What graphics card do you have? If it's onboard video, then you won't be able to play any graphically intensive games with it. If you do have a video card, make sure it is directx 9.0c compatible, if it isn't you will have troubles playing the game.

Also, what is the speed of your computer and how much memory do you have?

Fenor

Edited by Fenor, 12 February 2006 - 11:12 AM.