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Problems with GPU Upgrade

SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
edited August 2010 in Graphical and Sound Issues
Hey all,

Just upgraded form a GeForce 8800GT to a 460GTX. My problem is, even after updating to the new driver, most of the time the graphics are blacked out. I can see names, trays, and bars, but everything else blacks out and chops in and out, unless I have my graphics option set to Low.

Perhaps this is a common issue in STO, but I wasn't able to find the right thread to help me solve this problem. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance!
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  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Did you remember to plug in all the PCI-E power leads? GTX 460 has 2x 6-pin connectors.

    Also, how did you remove your old drivers? Might want to try Driver Sweep/CCleaner method and reinstall it all.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Enignite wrote: »
    Did you remember to plug in all the PCI-E power leads? GTX 460 has 2x 6-pin connectors.
    Yep. I have one 6-pin on the PSU and am using an adapter that came with the card for another.
    Also, how did you remove your old drivers? Might want to try Driver Sweep/CCleaner method and reinstall it all.
    I'll give it a whirl.

    Edit: And it worked! Simple enough I guess. Thanks for the help :)
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Using an adapter for the PCI-E power is never a good idea, why they even include the adapters is beyond me.
  • Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited August 2010
    Trekker88 wrote: »
    Using an adapter for the PCI-E power is never a good idea, why they even include the adapters is beyond me.
    I swapped a PSU from another computer... which apparently doesn't like my old one. It's only 450W, so it's probably time to replace that PSU anyhow. But now I'm running a 1000W PSU w/ 4 6-pin connectors, so I'm set :p

    As an aside, it seems like "post processing" is causing all of the light sources to flicker. Turning it off solves the problem, but removes the glowing from a lot of light sources. Is this a known issue or just me?
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