So I have been having a lot of problems recently with my graphics on my computer in general. The problem happens only after I have installed the latest version of the nVidia graphics drivers. I have a GeForce GT 220 driver version 285.62, Windows 7 Pro, and it should not be having these problems. What happens is best described as random pixelation. The screen randomly has pixels missing and sometimes it distorts images beyond recognition. It almost looks like someone damaged the screen but I know for a fact that that isn't what happened because it only occurs on high graphics usage, like max detail rs or 720p youtube videos. Any ideas for help? My computer is spotless on the inside I clean in constantly.

If I were you I would probably rollback the driver until the new one comes out. The newest driver isn't always the greatest. If the issue persist, please let us know.

Yeah newer drivers do, in general, improve CURRENT issues and expand features BUT they can make some issues worse and create new ones.

If I were you I would probably rollback the driver until the new one comes out. The newest driver isn't always the greatest. If the issue persist, please let us know.

 

Okay I will get back to you guys on this thanks for the tip!

I rolled them back continuously and the problem persisted no matter how far back in versions I went, so any other ideas?

it only occurs on high graphics usage, like max detail rs or 720p youtube videos. Any ideas for help? My computer is spotless on the inside I clean in constantly.

 

Possible overheating issue? is there a good, working fan cooling off the GPU? Check temperatures of it under a stress test.

it only occurs on high graphics usage, like max detail rs or 720p youtube videos. Any ideas for help? My computer is spotless on the inside I clean in constantly.

 

Possible overheating issue? is there a good, working fan cooling off the GPU? Check temperatures of it under a stress test.

 

I've found now it isn't even the case, it happens just on normal browsing like the text gets warped and images become skewed. It almost looks like there is two layers of graphics combined lol it looks like the white noise screen on a tv combined with the normal images. The page looks normal but there are large flashing spots of pixels that are whited out completely.

You say your case is spotless on the inside, have you knocked the GPU in any way? Check it's completly plugged in. Otherwise it looks like it's failing, return it if it's still under warranty.

You say your case is spotless on the inside, have you knocked the GPU in any way? Check it's completly plugged in. Otherwise it looks like it's failing, return it if it's still under warranty.

 

I'll check it when I get back to my dorm and see, never thought I did but it's possible thanks!

Yeah certainly sounds like 1 of 4 issues:

 

1) GPU is slightly unseated

2) GPU is dying

3) Cable between tower and monitor is dying/broken

4) Monitor is dying

Well I do not know what exactly fixed it but I took out the card and cleaned it and reattched it and that fixed the problem. My guess is in travel it was loose somehow because I had to transport it to and from uni. Thanks for the help!