Graphics card issues

Finally some news: While the new drivers from nVidia were pushed back to later this month, I was able to find a beta version released by Zotac which stems off the branch that will be released soon, and this beta version finally fixes the corrupt graphics for me!

You can find the downloads in this thread.

As always with beta drivers, monitor the temperatures carefully.
 
Jorgen I regret to inform that the problem continues. less than before. but continues. :(
Driver BEta 270.51
Nvidia GTX 470
Win Xp SP3

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@Nodo: That's unfortunate. Here are a few things you could try:

1) Make sure your DirectX is updated to the latest release.
2) Make sure your graphics card runs the latest available BIOS.
3) Disable rFDynHUD.

If the problems still persist, can you post details on which mods and tracks you were using in those screenshots?
Also, which manufacturer is your graphics card from?
 
Hi Jorgen, I have the same problem of artifacts., with FSONE 2009 ...
 
Note that text is being translated into English by translators google (speaker spanish)

Hello Jorgen uninstall the beta 270.51 driver.

At first I worked well 20 car (MOD F1RFT 2010 MP v1.0) so good. com before more than 12 Car or more texture error. The 270.51 driver is the micro stutter are more significant (for this reason the you uninstall).

If you want I can install over again. for testing you want.
A part of the list (post up) up and want to do other tests? :confused:

A greeting and thank you for your cooperation
 
Was in the works of installing the 270 beta driver, but windows said its not a good idea, my rig might stop working properly etc etc. Something about not windows not supporting it. I chickened out and aborted.
 
If it's the message saying that the driver has not passed Windows Quality Testing, it can be ignored. nVidia official beta drivers are usually very similar to a WHQL certified driver, it's the final small bug fixes that differ. Beta drivers found elsewhere, or drivers with modified .inf files should be used with more care though.
 
Hmm, i wanted to buy Nvidia gtx 560ti before i read this and some other threads. But now......, so many possibilities for trouble in game i play most. Amd then.
 
They work fine for me on WinXP. I haven't noticed any difference from the 270.51 betas in terms of image quality or FPS.
 
Fix error texture

...... TEST .............
MOD: F1RTF 2010, Megane Trophy v2.02

PRO (F1RTF 2010 v1.0)
Car # 27 in track. no error. Previous to more than 12 cars (F1RTF2010). presented the texture error.

CONS: (Megane Trophy v2.02, F1RTF 2010)
High fps drop below 80 (above 160 fps all the time) Note:Edit PLR Max Framerate="160"
100% GPU use (above 50-80%) Note:Edit PLR Max Framerate="160"

Conclusion:
Back Driver 260.99

I want my ATI again. very regretful :( :( :(


All system is updated directX, Bios, Audio, etc

-----------PC--------------------

NVIDIA System Information report created on: 04/20/2011 21:29:54
System name: PC

[Display]
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP, 32-bit (Service Pack 3)
DirectX version: 9.0
GPU processor: GeForce GTX 470
Driver version: 260.99
CUDA Cores: 448
Core clock: 607 MHz
Shader clock: 1215 MHz
Memory clock: 1674 MHz (3348 MHz data rate)
Memory interface: 320-bit
Memory: 1280 MB
Memory type: GDDR5
Video BIOS version: 70.00.21.00.70
IRQ: 18
Bus: PCI Express x16 Gen2
 
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@Nodo: So you're saying it fixed the corrupt graphics, but you feel the FPS is too low, is that correct?
What settings do you use in the nVidia control panel, in rFConfig and in the in-game display configuration?
 
fixed the corrupt graphics
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OK. Works Good :)

REALISE various tests, various Conf. This is a summary :)
remember .PRL edit line: Max Framerate="160" (Edit "0" fps Up 200 - 400 fps)

Conf. rFactor Diplay: High, Complete
ALL TEST: Online (MP) & OffLine (more 20 car)

Driver 270.61 Release Date: 2011.04.18

Fixed corrupt graphics: YES
# the CAR Online & OffLine: more 20

nVidia control panel = Default

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9

Results: . (NO GOOD)
FPS: Big drop (70 - 160)
GPU Use: 100%
---------------------------------

nVidia control panel: = NVIDIA Inspector 1.95

Conf. NVIDIA Inspector 1.95
Antialiasing - Gamma Correction: ON
Antialiasing - mode: Enhance the application setting
Antialiasing - Setting: 4xS [Combined: 1x2 SS + 2x MS (D3D only)]
Texture fultering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
Maximum pre-rendered frame: 1
Multi-diplay/nixed-GPU acceleration: Single display performance mode

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9

Results: . (NO GOOD)
FPS: Big drop (70 - 160)
GPU Use: 100%
---------------------------------

Driver 260.99
Fixed corrupt graphics: NO
# the CAR Online & OffLine: more 20

nVidia control panel = Default

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9

Results: . (VERY GOOD)
FPS: permanent (160 fps all time)
GPU Use: 50% - 85%
---------------------------------

nVidia control panel: = NVIDIA Inspector 1.95

Conf. NVIDIA Inspector 1.95
Antialiasing - Gamma Correction: ON
Antialiasing - mode: Enhance the application setting
Antialiasing - Setting: 4xS [Combined: 1x2 SS + 2x MS (D3D only)]
Texture fultering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
Maximum pre-rendered frame: 1
Multi-diplay/nixed-GPU acceleration: Single display performance mode

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9

Results: . (VERY GOOD)
FPS: permanent (160 fps all time)
GPU Use: 50% - 85%
----------------------------------------


Driver 266.58
Fixed corrupt graphics: NO
# the CAR Online & OffLine: more 20

nVidia control panel = Default

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9

Results: . (VERY GOOD)
FPS: permanent (160 fps all time)
GPU Use: 50% - 85%
---------------------------------

nVidia control panel: = NVIDIA Inspector 1.95

Conf. NVIDIA Inspector 1.95
Antialiasing - Gamma Correction: ON
Antialiasing - mode: Enhance the application setting
Antialiasing - Setting: 4xS [Combined: 1x2 SS + 2x MS (D3D only)]
Texture fultering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
Maximum pre-rendered frame: 1
Multi-diplay/nixed-GPU acceleration: Single display performance mode

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9

Results: . (VERY GOOD)
FPS: permanent (160 fps all time)
GPU Use: 50% - 85%
----------------------------------------

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note:
- the results of the 260.99 drivers are the same for the other drivers (minus 270.51)
- corrupt graphics: are not present in all MOD Ej.

Megane trophy v2.02
Japan Formula 3 v4.31

Link nVidia Inspector
 
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TEST Driver 266.58

Driver 266.58
Fixed corrupt graphics: NO
# the CAR Online & OffLine: more 20

nVidia control panel = Default

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9

Results: . (VERY GOOD)
FPS: permanent (160 fps all time)
GPU Use: 50% - 85%
---------------------------------

nVidia control panel: = NVIDIA Inspector 1.95

Conf. NVIDIA Inspector 1.95
Antialiasing - Gamma Correction: ON
Antialiasing - mode: Enhance the application setting
Antialiasing - Setting: 4xS [Combined: 1x2 SS + 2x MS (D3D only)]
Texture fultering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
Maximum pre-rendered frame: 1
Multi-diplay/nixed-GPU acceleration: Single display performance mode

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9

Results: . (VERY GOOD)
FPS: permanent (160 fps all time)
GPU Use: 50% - 85%
----------------------------------------

note:

TEST MOD:.................... Corrupt Graphics

Megane trophy v2.02 .............. NO
Japan Formula 3 v4.31 ........... NO
F1RTF2010 v1.0 .................... YES (FPS: drop, GPU Use: 100%)

.
 
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Drivers Win Xp Sp3 Vs Win 7 (v260.99, v266.58)

nVidia control panel: = NVIDIA Inspector 1.95

Conf. NVIDIA Inspector 1.95
Antialiasing - Gamma Correction: ON
Antialiasing - mode: Enhance the application setting
Antialiasing - Setting: 4xS [Combined: 1x2 SS + 2x MS (D3D only)]
Texture fultering - Negative LOD bias: Clamp
Maximum pre-rendered frame: 1
Multi-diplay/nixed-GPU acceleration: Single display performance mode

rF Config:
Res: 1920 x 1280 32 bit
Anti Aliasing: level 2
Shader Level: DX9
MOD: F1RTF2010 v1.0 (20 car)

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Win Xp Driver
driver 260.99
driver 266.58
Fixed corrupt graphics: NO

Win 7 Driver
driver 260.99
driver 266.58
Fixed corrupt graphics: YES
 
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[04:30:22 PM] Mohemed Arshad: I have mentioned that your card is defective, updated drivers and software wont fix this
[04:30:31 PM] Mohemed Arshad: so please replace the card

This is what I was told?
 
To clear up some confusion:

1) The corrupt graphics experienced on Windows XP is fixed by the 270.61 drivers
2) There was never any corrupt graphics on Win7 as far as I know, not even with pre-270 series drivers.

If you feel that your FPS has become worse after upgrading to the 270.xx drivers, I suggest you report this to nVidia. They have a driver feedback page for such things, as well as a user-to-user forum which is really good.

Links:
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=198377
http://nvidia-submit.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nvidia_submit.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZFCV8YP

As far as I'm concerned, the WinXP graphics corruption issue is fixed. If you still see corruption, please report it to nVidia using one of the first two links above.

~Jörgen
 
Jorgen said:
To clear up some confusion:

1) The corrupt graphics experienced on Windows XP is fixed by the 270.61 drivers
2) There was never any corrupt graphics on Win7 as far as I know, not even with pre-270 series drivers.

If you feel that your FPS has become worse after upgrading to the 270.xx drivers, I suggest you report this to nVidia. They have a driver feedback page for such things, as well as a user-to-user forum which is really good.

Links:
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=198377
http://nvidia-submit.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/nvidia_submit.cfg/php/enduser/std_alp.php
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZFCV8YP

As far as I'm concerned, the WinXP graphics corruption issue is fixed. If you still see corruption, please report it to nVidia using one of the first two links above.

~Jörgen
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Sorry, no those drivers did not fix it for me
 
Then I suggest you report it as a bug, otherwise it will never be fixed. What card model and brand do you have by the way?
 
sorry to say, but the latest drivers (270.61) havnt helped on every mod and track.
Thruxton with F1 1971 with only 10 drivers and it went bonkers.
 
Instead of just saying "it doesn't work", can you please post your hardware specs? (Particularly model and brand of the graphics card) It would be interesting to see if there is a pattern somehow...
 
WinXP SP3, Palit GeForce GTX460 1024MB, 270.61 drivers. The box has a "Sonic overclocking edition" on it.
1440x900 antialas x4, DirectX 9.0
It was strange that i got through practice and qualy sessions without any problems, but once session change to warmup it went bonkers. Tryed reducing stuff for race but didnt help so hade to abort out.
 
I have narrowed it down to the 3d9d.dll file from Wombats Nvidia FPS fix. Did a clean install and as soon as this file is added I get the distortion, it does improve the fps but corrupts the graphics.
 
@Jouni: Do you have a d3d9.dll file in your rFactor folder? (There are some add-ons that put it there, for instance TV Style)
 
well, i have 6 different installs, but the only place i find something like that is in the Support folder, under DiretX / Install / Winrar pack called "April2006_d3dx9_30x64" and a "........30x86"
but they havnt been opened, unrar anywhere.

No file of that name in the rFactor folders. None of my 6 installs are rF lite ones either. I dont use/install none of the fancy add ones, TV style etc. I do use real feel and leo plugin though.
 
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