Graphics Issue

[kaidendager]

In truth I'm not sure what to call this type of issue. I have had no luck with a search, but when you lack the prerequisite terminology that is to be expected.

This seems to come and go, appearing typically at the onset of my playing time and trailing off after a few hours. Turning my graphics all the way down will typically prevent this behavior (it does occur even at the lowest possible setting, but very, very rarely), but I would prefer to enjoy the sights as well as playability of the game.

Additionally, on occasion, I am able to find the specific object causing the problem. Most times it will be an object in the environment and simply looking another direction will fix the problem. Other times it will be a specific item (weapon or armor) that I or another player is wearing and unequipping the specific item will fix the error. It should be noted though, that if an item causes a graphical error in one instance it may not in another (seems to be random as the item can then be taken back into the other instance and will give no issue).

I am far from a graphics/computer expert, but consider myself competent for anything additional required. System specs and dxdiag at the bottom of the post.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 1/20/2010, 15:39:29
Machine name: 
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_rtm.061101-2205)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: GT5628
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.4GHz
Memory: 3054MB RAM
Page File: 3961MB used, 2331MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode
 
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
 
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
 
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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 8500 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0421&SUBSYS_09601462&REV_A1
Display Memory: 1514 MB
Dedicated Memory: 243 MB
Shared Memory: 1270 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: nvd3dum.dll,nvwgf2um.dll
Driver Version: 7.15.0011.8120 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 12/26/2008 00:08:00, 6070272 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: 
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4761-11CF-6A68-6B2901C2CA35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0421
SubSys ID: 0x09601462
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeVC1_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_B ModeWMV9_B ModeVC1_A ModeWMV9_A

Thank you for any and all help.

[Hokiewa]

Video driver is slightly out of date. Though, a new driver for this series of cards was released yesterday. DL, and see if you have more issues.

Link

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_196.21_whql.html

[kaidendager]

Downloading now.

It will take some time to see if the issue reoccurs. Thank you very much for the help.