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[Budvar62]

Hi guys,

Just got my TrackIR3 pro last night, fired it up for a quick play and found that I was getting increasing video corruption each time I launched a new mission (basically triangles and artifacting on clouds, landscapes etc). I've got a ATI 9700 pro and happily run on perfect. Cat 4.12 drivers). Mucked about with custom and default card settings - no impact (better or worse) but then tried changing to Direct x on a whim - no problems at all.

Unfortunately at work so can't post any diagnostics but at this stage just interested as to whether this is a known issue or not?

Cheers

Bud

[TgD Thunderbolt56]

That's not likely due to the TrackIR, but let us know what you find.


TB

[Budvar62]

Ok - didn't really think it would be but never seen it before and been playing everyday for over a year now. Something hase happened since I plugged the Trtack IR in...it doesn't happen if I go in with the track IR switched off. Anyway, Will have another investigate tonight and see if I can narrow it down...

[Budvar62]

Ok - quick update - tried it extensively last night and no problems Dunno what caused it - cosmic ray maybe... Anyway, now a happy badger watching my kill over my shoulder as I power into the ground - oops!

Sorry to have wasted your time.

bud

[STENKA_69.GIAP]

If you have had any form of graphics distortion that appears - and even if it dissapears - please take the time to take the side off the computer and have a look if the main and graphics card fans are running - and not gummed up with fluff.

Also check that while installing Track IR you havent moved the computer, dropped a rag - or in anyway restricted airflow.

5 minutes to check it out could save you an expensive repair bill.

Recently - I had opened up one of my servers to swap some memory and discovered the main fan was off due to a loose connection and the graphics card fan was dead. Fortunately I stumbled across this before the components cooked themselves.

[Budvar62]

Thanks for the heads up Stenka,

Generally I'm pretty diligent about that, being old enough to to remember ZX80 computers, never mind PC's, but I have to admit there were a few dust bunnies kicking around and I had hoovered in-between attempt. The pc box is on the floor so could have been the cause...

Anyway - thanks again for the suggestion.

[Lav69]

I have a 9700 pro and TrackIR 3 pro and dont have any problems. I cant run in perfect without slight stutters if it gets busy, lots of planes, etc. 4.12's also.