XFX 6850 Windows XP Desktop Problem

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I just replaced a eVGA 8800 GTS with an XFX 6850 on a Windows XP system having a QX9650 3.0 GHZ Core 2 Quad processor. The gaming performance is much better as expected. However I am noticing a glitch while running Windows XP. Sometimes the application windows don't refresh fully. Like if I move an Internet Explorer window around the screen (and partially off screen), it may come back not looking correct until I force a refresh (place another window over it). It doesn't always happen. I am running the latest Catalyst Drivers 10.10b (10.10c is only for Windows 7 right now). Anyone find a similiar issue?
 
Yeah I am experiencing the same thing, I guess I am going to have to finally install Windows 7 that has been sitting on my desk for months.
 
I'd rather not install Windows 7 if at all possible at this point. Maybe they'll come out with another patch for Windows XP soon? I have 30 days to give the card back. And I don't think I can use the 10.9 drivers with the new 6850 card in order to try older drivers. When I look to reproduce the problem it occurs if I move the internet explorer (or even worse the outlook window) really fast around the screen a few times. Though in normal use it pops up here and there.
 
Mine is very random, similar to your conditions as well. I have been procrastinating the 7 install. I really needed a reason to make the switch... Gaming has been fine though, I went from a 9800gt to the 6850 gaming seems quicker/smoother but I only play BF2.
 
Uhh i don't want to be an ass but:

Why do you get a Dx11 card for an OS that only supports up to Dx9 and whose support was officially discontinued by Microsoft at last?

:-P

Sorry but Windows 7 really is more than good enough to warrant the instalation, and if you have some weird app that can't be run through compatibility suite then you can always dual boot :)
 
Revdarian said:
Uhh i don't want to be an ass but:

Why do you get a Dx11 card for an OS that only supports up to Dx9 and whose support was officially discontinued by Microsoft at last?

:-P

Sorry but Windows 7 really is more than good enough to warrant the instalation, and if you have some weird app that can't be run through compatibility suite then you can always dual boot :)
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QFT ^^^^
 
Windows 7 is teh segsi, not to mention a much easier install then the days of XP with service packs etc.
 
WaTaGuMp said:
Windows 7 is teh segsi, not to mention a much easier install then the days of XP with service packs etc.
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yeah it only takes a few minutes to install. when I get to the desktop after a fresh install I do not have to install any basic driver except for my sound card.
 
Revdarian said:
Uhh i don't want to be an ass but:

Why do you get a Dx11 card for an OS that only supports up to Dx9 and whose support was officially discontinued by Microsoft at last?

:-P

Sorry but Windows 7 really is more than good enough to warrant the instalation, and if you have some weird app that can't be run through compatibility suite then you can always dual boot :)
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LOL..........Very good point though.
 
I thought ATI announced they were not making Windows XP drivers anymore?

But yea, Get windows 7, its time to leave XP behind, specially when Windows 7 has a Windows XP emulation program if you REALLY need xp pro.

Or Dual boot.
 
Yeah I am going to move to Windows 7 after I finish a few older games that won't play nice with it. I'm hoping that there will be a patch in the meantime. For a gamer, nothing is really compelling me to go to Windows 7 immediately. Almost all games run under XP and DirectX 9. The developers seem hesitant to move to the newer DirectX versions that would force an upgrade. Anyway this is a bit off topic...
 
Not as much, the thing is that with a new product it is mostly logical for them to be sure to work with what is currently supporting all his features, in this case Windows 7 and Vista.
XP would be an afterthought in this case is what i wanted to subtly point out.

And well i might be wrong too, but with the issues of 4gb ram max with a good ammount eaten by mapping on a 32bit OS like XP i would think that it could compel you to move on :-S too
Maybe the glitch could have to do with the memory mapping part of the drivers for the 6800's?
 
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