Re: Graphics in SWG

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From: Jimmy S. (Private)
Date: 02/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Feb 2005 11:42:44 -0500

Hi,

"guitarinhand" <guitarinhand@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:68262A05-31E6-4536-A565-834F3B3748E3@microsoft.com...
>I am having a problem with the graphics in SWG(Star Wars Galaxies). The
> screen tends to flicker white when I am on a busy server. I have a GeForce
> card. I have already updated my Direct X and Windows. I have also updated my
> GeForce card. Is there anything I can do? Please help me!

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions! :-)

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp 

-- 
Cheers,                                 Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.                               http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty;  nor do I confer any rights.
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