New graphics card - low graphics memory ?

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  1. Posts : 54
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    New graphics card - low graphics memory ?


    Hey i recently invested in a 1gb asus gtx 550 ti graphics card, but for some reason the total memory is 4046mb ?

    I'm using:
    m5a78L motherboard
    8GB corsair RAM
    AMD phenom II x 4 3.4ghz

    I experience quite bad flickering in games that makes them unplayable. Tried old and new graphics drivers to no avail... please help
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  2. Posts : 11
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    The total memory shown is not your actualy gpu memory,i thought it was something like shared system memory,so no need to worry about that.About your flickering problem,can be due to alot of things.Make sure all your cables are connected tightly,and i would uninstall all your mobo,gpu drivers and get the newest ones,make sure you install directX latest version aswell.

    Edit:Nevermind all that,ive just read your other threads and i think the best thing to do is to reinstall windows and start from scratch.
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  3. Posts : 54
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    Smokey26 said:
    Edit:Nevermind all that,ive just read your other threads and i think the best thing to do is to reinstall windows and start from scratch.
    Yeah well I upgraded to windows 64 bit the other day so I really don't think it's anything to do with the OS. It's kind of annoying that I've upgraded the mobo but it's made things worse =/
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  4. Posts : 11
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    Have you installed the right drivers for your motherboard ? You can also try a bios update ( If you know how to do so ).
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  5. Posts : 54
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    Hmm well I have the motherboard support CD I'll take a look at in a second, and as for bios updates I've never done one nor know how to lol
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  6. Posts : 11
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    Well lets first try to install your motherboard drivers,i think you forgot to install those.But before you do,uninstall your gpu drivers,after that reboot and install your motherboard drivers,reboot,and install your gpu drivers.
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    Smokey26 said:
    Well lets first try to install your motherboard drivers,i think you forgot to install those.But before you do,uninstall your gpu drivers,after that reboot and install your motherboard drivers,reboot,and install your gpu drivers.
    Okay I've tried that, and nothing seems to have happened apart from maybe i get further into a game before it starts happening, say 10 seconds.

    I just took my GFX card out and checked the socket for dust and the power for dust.. just put it back in and still no difference =/

    Edit: Got into game fine and the game ran smoothly! and then about 40 seconds later it went back to normal. I'm considering getting a new gfx card ...


    Also just checked my PSU which has 12v1 (17) 12v2 (15) 12v3 (14) 12v4 (14) ... I'm really not sure if that means this psu doesn't run the card or not if anyone knows ? does this mean i add all the numbers together so the +12v is at 60 ?
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    Newest driver for your video card here.> NVIDIA DRIVERS 280.26 WHQL
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    Hopalong X said:
    Newest driver for your video card here.> NVIDIA DRIVERS 280.26 WHQL
    Yeah have them drivers on, still no luck... help =(

    New graphics card - low graphics memory ?-gpu.png


    That was a quick Print of when i get into the dues ex game, showing at 98% usage and that was with the game not in full screen so that I could capture the GPU meter, when in a small window the game seems to run fine ?
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    Quick picture of my GPU-Z too, just incase that helps,
    running on a AMD phenom II x4 3.4ghz


    New graphics card - low graphics memory ?-gpu-z.png
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