Maximum performance question

[Fasheezy]

Hi AO. I have a question regarding performance for games. First off i think it would be best to list my system specifications before i ask the question.
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Shuttle ak38n ---- via kt333 chipset---- only () 256mb ram
video adapter----- nVidia 5200 ultra
OS: win 2000 pro
built in sound, lan on the mobo
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emmm.... i guess that rather covers all the important aspects of my box i built.

alright, now for the question! When i play a game such as halo pc for example, and i start a multi-player game with the game map as blood gulch.... and i get into a vehichle and start driving around, i start getting all of these screen artifacts on the monitor.( like hundreds of little white boxes all over the screen) I believe i have it set on 800X600, with the details turned down a little. i have also noticed this when i play max payne 2 for quite awhile i start getting artifacts on the screen as well. Therefore i was wondering if anyone could perhaps give me some advice on how to keep this from happening.

I'd appreciate it very much.... Thank you
Fasheezy

[cheyenne1212]

Have you tried updating your Video Card driver, and checked to see if theres any new patches for halo?

[SDK]

I suggest checking your video card temp. It may after a while of running hard get too hot..

[Fasheezy]

alright. i havent checked it yet, but if it is the temp getting high, can i just install another case fan blowing on the adapter or what?

[cheyenne1212]

Might try adding a heat sink to the chipset on the Video card if it doesn't allready have one.

You could also get a fan that fits in a PCI slot to blow air on the Video Card.

[Fasheezy]

alright i updated everything like cheynne suggested, but the problem still remains, so through process of elimination guess what??? it must be the heat! So ive been looking into a fan that goes into the pci slot. I really appreciate everyone who suggested something, thank you very much.
Fasheezy