EVGA 8800 GTS problem.

[johntech]

Just installed a new EVGA 8800 GTS, replacing a PNY 7600. Downloaded the latest DirectX 9 drivers. Ran Grand Theft Auto Vice City and experienced flashing background images and sputtering performance. Something's obviously wrong, never had those problems with my previous card. I emailed EVGA support and they wrote I didn't have the correct drivers, go download them at the Microsoft site but they were wrong, I think. I had already done that and do have the latest drivers. I am waiting for a follow-up answer but I don't know if they've blown me off. Any suggestions on what the problem might be?

A few details:

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System Information
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Time of this report: 4/5/2007, 10:32:49

Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional (5.0, Build 2195) Service Pack 4
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: System manufacturer
System Model: System Product Name
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.1GHz
Memory: 1022MB RAM
Page File: 446MB used, 2014MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINNT
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0904 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

Thanks for reading...

Best,

JohnTech

[Floppyman]

Have you tried the latest nVidia drivers for your card? I would not download hardware drivers from Microsoft, all too often installing those will result in unwanted side effects. HTH

[chuck4456]

Which POWER SUPPLY do you use? Could we have detailed specs on your system?