Video Card in a coma?

Lt.Waters555 · 04-28-2007, 05:25 AM

I've been playing CS: Source and DoD:Source alot lately. For some reason I can't figure out, my Framerate is constantly dropping down into the single digits. My computer isn't all that great but I used to be able to run CS: Source with Moderate settings at around 60-70fps. I have had to lower my settings to as low as possible with a 1024x768 resolution. I have a Nvidia 6600 GT w/ 128mb RAM, 2 gigs of ram, and a Intel Pentium D processor. I have DirectX 9.0c installed. Any ideas as to why my FPS is so low?

Lorian · 04-28-2007, 05:50 AM

It is possible the card is overheating and throttling itself to prevent damage.

**WhiskeySix** · 04-28-2007, 10:26 AM

Yeah, it's very likely wearing a dust sweater... open the case up, take the card out and clean the heatsink off

Lt.Waters555 · 04-28-2007, 05:41 PM

What should I use to clean it?

**WhiskeySix** · 04-28-2007, 06:34 PM

Canned air which you can get at any officemax type place... if not that, then just do the best you can.. really depends on what the heat sink looks like - toothbrush might work.

Switch · 04-28-2007, 06:56 PM

nay on the tooth brush -- static!

If its layered with dust, you can just blow on it (don't spit). Can air works if you want to spend 5 bucks. It'll be good for cleaning out your whole case, fans, proc heat sink, etc.

Also, check for a new driver set.

Lorian · 04-28-2007, 07:01 PM

If it's REALLY layered, you may have to just pick it off... (Yes, that is my heatsink ><)

**machowner** · 04-28-2007, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lorian

If it's REALLY layered, you may have to just pick it off... (Yes, that is my heatsink ><)

HOLLY CRAP!!

Lt.Waters555 · 04-28-2007, 09:06 PM

I'll try that then. Thanks for the help.

Lt.Waters555 · 04-29-2007, 06:18 AM

It worked. Thanks for all the help.

04-28-2007, 05:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Lt.Waters555 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 40	Video Card in a coma? I've been playing CS: Source and DoD:Source alot lately. For some reason I can't figure out, my Framerate is constantly dropping down into the single digits. My computer isn't all that great but I used to be able to run CS: Source with Moderate settings at around 60-70fps. I have had to lower my settings to as low as possible with a 1024x768 resolution. I have a Nvidia 6600 GT w/ 128mb RAM, 2 gigs of ram, and a Intel Pentium D processor. I have DirectX 9.0c installed. Any ideas as to why my FPS is so low?

04-28-2007, 05:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lorian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United Kingdom Age: 18 Posts: 2,036	Re: Video Card in a coma? It is possible the card is overheating and throttling itself to prevent damage. __________________ \|TG-E17th\|Lorian Member since 18th February 2006 Supporting member since 4th August 2006 PGP public key Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Memory: 2x 1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 RAM Video Card: XFX NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT 256MB Monitor: 17" Dell CRT and 15" generic LCD Sound Card: Creative X-Fi Xtrememusic and Creative Sound Blaster Live! (no Linux X-Fi drivers yet)

04-28-2007, 10:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 33 Posts: 8,526	Re: Video Card in a coma? Yeah, it's very likely wearing a dust sweater... open the case up, take the card out and clean the heatsink off __________________ *PoE2 Version 2.5 Overview \| Get started with PoE2 (for free!)*

04-28-2007, 05:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lt.Waters555 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 40	Re: Video Card in a coma? What should I use to clean it?

04-28-2007, 06:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
WhiskeySix Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gillette Stadium, Section 309, Row 12, Seat 24 Age: 33 Posts: 8,526	Re: Video Card in a coma? Canned air which you can get at any officemax type place... if not that, then just do the best you can.. really depends on what the heat sink looks like - toothbrush might work. __________________ *PoE2 Version 2.5 Overview \| Get started with PoE2 (for free!)*

04-28-2007, 06:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
Switch Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 1,236	Re: Video Card in a coma? nay on the tooth brush -- static! If its layered with dust, you can just blow on it (don't spit). Can air works if you want to spend 5 bucks. It'll be good for cleaning out your whole case, fans, proc heat sink, etc. Also, check for a new driver set. __________________ \|TG\|Switch Better known as: That noob who crashed the chopper. That noob who ran over the mine. That noob who TK'd me with a sniper rifle. That noob who hit that APC at 300m with light AT! Our APC...

04-28-2007, 07:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lorian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United Kingdom Age: 18 Posts: 2,036	Re: Video Card in a coma? If it's REALLY layered, you may have to just pick it off... (Yes, that is my heatsink ><) __________________ \|TG-E17th\|Lorian Member since 18th February 2006 Supporting member since 4th August 2006 PGP public key Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 Memory: 2x 1GB Corsair XMS2 DDR2-800 RAM Video Card: XFX NVIDIA GeForce 6800 XT 256MB Monitor: 17" Dell CRT and 15" generic LCD Sound Card: Creative X-Fi Xtrememusic and Creative Sound Blaster Live! (no Linux X-Fi drivers yet)

04-28-2007, 09:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lt.Waters555 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 40	Re: Video Card in a coma? I'll try that then. Thanks for the help.

04-29-2007, 06:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lt.Waters555 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 40	Re: Video Card in a coma? It worked. Thanks for all the help.

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