Problem with direct 3d 9

**unctarheels18** · July 21st, 2004, 10:43 PM

Ok, I have recently been experiencing some video problems with some games. When I start the games I can here the audio fine but the screen is black. When I test direct 3d when it gets to direct 3d 9 the screen goes black just like at the beginning of the games. Therefore I figured they are related. In a previous post I thought it was because my video drivers were out of date, so I updated them, and the games worked, and so did direct 3d 9, but then the next day it didnt work again. I have the newest driver versions for my video card : geforce2 mx 400, and direct3d 9 is still screwed. Any suggestions?

When I run the test it reads: Thats weird, i just ran the test again to see what it reads and now it works again. It seems to work sometimes and not work others! Im confused.

**NooNoo** · July 22nd, 2004, 03:38 AM

download this version of dx9 It is a full version and will repair any problems. Then go to windows updates for any critical updates.

**unctarheels18** · July 22nd, 2004, 10:12 AM

k thanks

**unctarheels18** · July 22nd, 2004, 10:46 AM

I installed that and all of the updates, but it still doesnt work. And do you know why it only works sometimes and not others?

**NooNoo** · July 22nd, 2004, 10:53 AM

No, I don't - most puzzling...

Which windows was this ?

**unctarheels18** · July 22nd, 2004, 11:47 AM

xp

**NooNoo** · July 22nd, 2004, 01:14 PM

Have you checked for viruses and spyware?

**unctarheels18** · July 22nd, 2004, 02:07 PM

no but i can, how will that affect it?

**NooNoo** · July 23rd, 2004, 02:22 PM

by typically gumming up the works so that there is not enough processor/ram left to run what you want.

**NooNoo** · July 23rd, 2004, 02:58 PM

another thought... may be heat generated when the card is being used to the full.... how many fans do you have in the system, how close is the video card to the next card?

**unctarheels18** · July 25th, 2004, 12:32 AM

Originally Posted by NooNoo

another thought... may be heat generated when the card is being used to the full.... how many fans do you have in the system, how close is the video card to the next card?

How can I find that out, im not sure off of the top of my head