Video Card and Screen Problems thread.

[Chillout]

Hey, just thought I'd let you know that the problem has been resolved

There's an option on the networking tab of my connection called QoS Packet Scheduler. I unticked this and the game now perfectly works.

Hope this helps others in future.

[anaxamandra]

I have a new problem. I have been away from game for about a month. In that time when I try to log in I get the message shown below in the screenshot.

Here is my info:
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: alienware
System Model: alienware
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6700 @ 2.66GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2046MB RAM
Page File: 957MB used, 2982MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: The file d3d9d.dll is a debug version, which will run slower than the retail version.
Display Tab 1: No problems found. DirectDraw test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 7950 GX2
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 7950 GX2
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0294&SUBSYS_035B10DE&REV_A1
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 1024 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0011.7516 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/2/2008 22:46:00, 6108160 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 5/2/2008 22:46:00, 6554496 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-41D4-11CF-326E-502300C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0294
SubSys ID: 0x035B10DE
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.
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Fixed by changing resolutions to the lowest settings in FFXI config, logging in, then setting them back.

[Nyomimis]

curiousity but is a FX5200 able to run FFXI at all caus my pc has major lag with 1gig ram and and yes very darn annoying

[TheGrandMom]

Did you even read the op of this thread?

Video Card and Screen Problems thread.

Did you try all of these or at least skim through other suggestions made in this thread?

FYI, I used to run my computer with 1 gb of ram too and to do other things while playing FFXI, it wasn't enough. Might be another thing you can look into, some cheap ram. And computer specs also help people be able to answer your question. It's like calling the garage where you get your car fixed and say to them "Hey my car runs like crap and I use premium gas, how do I fix it?"

[Nyomimis]

i happen to play on PC virsion on Asura anyone please help i cannot figure why i lag so much yet no one see my lag problem locks me up at times to im running a Gigabyte boad with a FX-GForce5200 DDR 128 MB AGP 8X/4X card 1gig ram but yet cannot figure this out been trying last week any idea's please get back to me ASAP /cry thanks

[TheGrandMom]

Quit posting the same question over and over.

Answer the questions. Did you read the op that I linked you to? Did you try the suggestions? Did you look at people's replies and suggestions and try them? What have you tried? It's important so people know what you've already done and if it worked or not.

And posting your specs means more than your video card and that you have a gig of ram. >< What is your version is your graphics drivers? CPU? This stuff is important and helps people be able to help you.

[Braego]

Hello!

I am having issues with lines on the ground of the game showing up and certain certain areas of the ground are flashing somewhat. Now I have a 256MB Graphics card and haven't had any of these issues before. Are these glitches in the game or is it my PC?

(I've cleaned out my PC with canned air/checked updates/set my resolution down)

<Help me Out!>

[Blonde]

I had that problem or something similar on a new laptop. I played FF about a month and then all of a sudden one day charaters were 'staticy' or flashing and the graphics were just messed up in some areas. I didn't realize that Windows Vista has automatic updates enabled and saw that the day before it download a bunch. So I rolled back all the updates I could, but it still was messed up. There was one update that was permanent that I couldn't roll back so I just restored the laptop to original conditions and it worked fine again. The only problem is currently I am blocking any updates for fear of it messing up the game again. But i'm sure it isn't very wise to do that for long.

[TheGrandMom]

I recently had these issues myself and I had to replace my graphics card. To really help you, people will need your computer specs and what version your graphic drivers are. Also you might want to consider how old your graphics card is because I'd bet you probably need a new one.

[Blonde]

Well I just bought the laptop a few months ago, so I hope I don't already need a new graphics card! I don't have the specs available right now but can post them later. I was planning on updating one thing at a time *(evetually) and then checking the game to see if it messes it up. It works fine now and no problems now so I am thinking it was the update I couldn't roll back and/or that with the combination of another update(s). I might have just needed to update other things like Direct X or something that might not have been automatic? I also have two other desktops I play on so I can still get my fix and not HAVE to have this one working. So the issue has taken the back burner.

[Satori]

I'm not sure what I have to do to tell you the specs of my computer. But I have had to resort to city of heroes until I get paid and can replace my ffxi disks. It keeps telling me I'm using old drivers for my card and it may run slow.

During play it is a bit jumpy and dodgy looking.

I went to the nvidia site to update them and wasn't sure which one I needed to get "me and technology dont mix too well" So I used the 2nd option to automatically find drivers for my nvidia products.

It tells me I'm using NVIDIA GeForce 6200, and Current
Installed Driver is 93.71 and that it recommends GeForce Release 175
Version: 175.19 WHQL

I downloaded it and tried to install it but it made my desktop icons really big (like an inch high on the screen, and the colours were basic.) I tried to resolve this from the control panel but nothing I did seemed to change it.
My card is made by ASUS and has N6200 on the box of it.
I know I said city of heroes but I'm guessing if it pointed it out on that game then maybe fully updated my ffxi performance would be better. (visually not game skill lol)

If anybody can help me it would be greatly appreciated, also I'm not very tech savy so if it can be put as simple as possible that would be great (blonde level would be good too)

thanks in advance for anyone that can help me out.

cheers Satori

[gakattack]

okay... I just recently got a new vid card, the radeon 4850... i must say i'm pretty happy with the results with other games. (i originally was running the 2900XT)

BUUTTT... ffxi doesn't seem to run on the 4850... T.T... welll... the game starts up, but there are no textures at all and only the models are rendered.

I have latest ati catalyst drivers 8.7... maybe ffxi isn't compatible /w these new cards??

the game worked perfectly fine on my 2900XT...

here are the specs
windows XP 32-bit
intel e2160 1.8 ghz OC'd @ 3.2 ghz
2.0 gigs of ram
1000W BFG power supply
ASUS ATI 4850 512 DDR3
updated directx 9.0c drivers

[TheGrandMom]

1000W BFG power supply

GOD DAMN Now thats a psu! Overkill for your system but......GOD DAMN!

Try downgrading to other drivers, FFXI can be finicky. Did you check the FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site site for compatible drivers? I believe there is a link at the top called Platforms and a drop down for link, Windows.

[gakattack]

haha... yeah my 2900XT that I used before was an energy killer plus OCing 80% also puts up the wattage, so i had to get the 1000 watt... but the 4850 runs wayyy more efficiently with a lot less power... so i don't really need it now =\ unless i go crossfire...

i'll try downgrading... but i don't know if my card will run with different drivers since the new drivers were made to fit my card... =\ plus i still play age of conan and tabula rasa a bit and it runs sooo much smoother with the new driver... =(

yeah lots of mmos rite now... just got all 3 to see which one i wanna stick with lol...

GOD DAMN Now thats a psu! Overkill for your system but......GOD DAMN!

Try downgrading to other drivers, FFXI can be finicky. Did you check the FINAL FANTASY XI Official Web Site site for compatible drivers? I believe there is a link at the top called Platforms and a drop down for link, Windows.

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sooo i tried it using the 8.6 driver (cause it worked with my 2900xt) and it didn't work =\

i guess i'll have to use my other comp to play this game =((((((((((((((((((((... booo hoo

[Junzi]

Ok. So I am having some framerate issues with Final Fantasy XI. I played a few years ago and it ran grate, but i have had some upgrades since then. I have 4.0 gig of ram, an Nvidia Geforce 9800 GX2, Windows Vista SP1, Intel Core 2 Quad CPU Q9300, running in 1280 x 1024. If someone could please tell me why my game looks so choppy its unplayable i would greatly appriciate it. I have the Ntune program specfic manager as well so i can fine tune the setting for each program. I just cant get it to run smooth please help!

My current ffxi setup is 1280x1024