.. but that won't solve my prob. I love my rams!

Thanks, I will give it a try later on.

64 bit drivers of course

Anything else that I can try. Already tried turning aero off, and that didn't work either.
Btw, right now downloading the hotfix patch for ati 4800 series from ati, will let you guys know how that goes.

This post has been edited by Hiiryu: Sep 12 2008, 10:28 AM

yup agree with that! so u tried and that does not work? hmm.. will let u know if i found any sol for these

hmm, maybe bios update (for the mobo?) might work? not so sure though...i though drivers for both 32 and 64 r the same? (since ccc always has 32_64 thingie on their release)

The bios have already been updated to the latest ver. I have 3 more things to try:

1) Try removing 1 of the rams, as xchoit suggested
2) Try the hotfix driver from ati
3) Format

If they don't work, I dunno what I'm gonna do..........

Be like me..Just format it
Hotfix from AMD old edy isnt it?

Actually, I upgraded from an nVidia card; and didn't format my PC when I had the HD4850GS installed. So my problem might be software related, but I can't be sure. That's why I am uninstalling the driver and going to run the driver cleaner tonight.

Yea, I think that hotfix is for CAT 8.7.

This post has been edited by tesla_rage: Sep 12 2008, 10:49 AM

Didn't know that. Anyway, it didn't work
Just wanted to be sure, this issue does not mean that my 4870 is faulty right? Just some half assed work from ati/microsoft?

oh no......!!!! i'm now installed 4x1gb ddr2 800 ram..then if next week my 4850 reach, after install got above this problem.... how to do....'penning' again.....!!!

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Added on September 12, 2008, 1:58 pmoh no......!!!! i'm now installed 4x1gb ddr2 800 ram..then if next week my 4850 reach, after install got above this problem.... how to do....'penning' again.....!!!

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Added on September 12, 2008, 1:59 pmoh no......!!!! i'm now installed 4x1gb ddr2 800 ram..then if next week my 4850 reach, after install got above this problem.... how to do....'penning' again.....!!!

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Added on September 12, 2008, 2:02 pmoh no......!!!! i'm now installed 4x1gb ddr2 800 ram..then if next week my 4850 reach, after install got above this problem.... how to do....'penning' again.....!!!

This post has been edited by aric_68: Sep 12 2008, 02:02 PM

To Tesla_rage and those experiencing blackouts (regardless of brands), please check:

1. PSU not enough power (unlikely if you use true power 500W and above - depending on other items in your rig too).

2. Pirated Windows XP Pro. Very few thought of this: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=...1600&sec=nation

3. Unstable driver. Try using CCC 8.7 first. Play some games, don't use those benchmarking apps like Furmark. If games ok, then keep 8.7
Make sure your folder & registry is clean from previous drivers. Use http://www.ccleaner.com/


We are studying your problem now. Give us some time to get back to you. Do you see any artifacts/funny characters on your screen?


Please relax bro. No need to post same thing so many things. We sold hundreds of 4850 GS and we know there are many users with 4GB. It should work fine. We are taking note of cases like XChoit but it's not easy to determine if a problem is Apps/OS/Driver or Hardware-related.

Just feel safe to use 4GB with 4850 GS like many others.

Thank you everyone for the feedbacks, and thanks to those who try to help others.

We will finalise our reward program for the helpful people here soon.

hi,

this is my first post here. i'm from the Philippines and i just got my Gainward 4850 Golden Sample from my friend in Singapore (no distro here of Gainward). I have yet to install it coz i'm still waiting for my PSU (Corsair hx620w), my current PSU is a 500w generic PSU bundled with my matx casing.

i've been a lurker for quite a while now, because i'm searching for comments/feedbacks on the GS, and I think the consensus has been great. really looking forward to using the new video card.

btw, does any one here know the Gainward 4850 Golden Sample review in a foreign language?? can't seem to locate it again. i remember correctly that i've seen the link here in Lowyat.

regards to all!!!

Netraid, if play games don't have but when using stressing software got means the card is faulty free?

The blackout appears when I use MSAA8X in furmark, but doesn't appear if MSAA is disabled. Maybe this should help you guys in figuring out what might be causing it.

Bout the pirated windows thingy, I'm running on an legit copy but still experience the blackout. Blackout does appear in games (occasionally) when I enable anti aliasing to the max. Only happens to games that really stress the GPU like Crysis. (for the sake of trying out ._. I set AA to 8x lol. fps was hovering around 25-30 ._. all on high since I only have DX9, WinXP ). Blackout did happen after half an hour of play or so though. Screen went all black just like signal was lost, and comes back maybe 1 or 2 seconds later.

yup my case doesnt mean that ati cards does not compatible with the 2 rams slots.. i think it just my problem last time and i dun really know how to fix it properly other than using only 1 ram instead of 2 T_T

Yes thats exactly the symptom I am having now.

Mass Effect - right after loading a saved game, I will have to press ESC, and then wait until the screen comes back
Spore - while playing the game

Come to think of it, I did put max AA for both games.

Netraid,

No worries, I will do everything possible to get rid of the blackouts and will report my findings. So far, I really believe the culprit is software-based.

Happy owner of 4850GS got it from lehteck

Welcome to join this club=p

You can buy selected ori pc game @ RM39:P

Hehe will consider it Btw any idea why my psu make some sound when i stress test my 4850GS, like using ATI tools to scan artifact then theres some high pitched sound coming from my psu lol. When i stopped it, it seems normal my specs is in my siggy

i'm using windows vista and sometimes i get some blackout, all of which happens when atikmdag stops working, any idea how to fix this?

probably your PSU is at it's limit?

i bought ati3850 from leh_teck, rcvd it today, so far no problem. i'm very happy with my decision to change my igp intel 3100

which brand have u bought...??? Gainward, HIS or GEcube...???
how's the performence...??