Graphics Card Performance

[Impruv]

I had a BFG 6600GT OC and I burnt it (got too hot) so I sent it in for RMA. Before sending it, I remember playing some 2d game getting well over 350 fps. I recieved my card back today and tested the card using that same 2d game. But now I am getting 200 fps and it dips to 120 when alot is happening on screen. The same programs are being run as before; I know I have the latest nvidia drivers...what's happening??

Any ideas??

 

[joxley1990]

Uuumm..what settings are you running the games at? It will go alot higher on lower settings, maybe 16Bit and a smaller screen resolution?

 

[Jamxx]

You said you burnt the card, is that from overclocking? Do you have your new one overclocked? That's probably why, and check your drivers.

 

[Lac3y]

You burned your graphics card? I was under the impression it was very difficult to damage your Graphics card from over-clocking - unless you put the core clock way, way past the default value.

 

[Impruv]

The card is factory overclocked. It got burned because it was in a cramped up HP case but now I have switched cases and PSU's and temps are fine now with the new card. But performance is dipping...why? I have the latest driveers.

The game I'm comparing the fps with is on the same settings. I used 1280x1024 before and now with the same settings. It's a 2d game, not much settings to play arround with anyways.

Game=Subspace

 

[Conspirate]

Not at all cards are IDENTICAL, but I doubt that would make as large of a difference. They could have possibly been pissed at you, so they gave you a bad card ;o)

 

[Impruv]

if thats the case...damnn....oh well; at least i have a working card.
I have much better cooling now so I might as well OC it so I get similar performance as before.

 

[Jamxx]

Subspace was amazing for me... five years ago!

 

[joe pic]

200 fps is well enough for me...anyone

 

[Impruv]

Yea; 6 years and I'm still going at SS on the occasional time....it's weird. It's so addicting yet so simple