Author Topic: Jerky Monitor (Read 3267 times)

Feenix · « **on:** July 02, 2008, 07:49:15 AM »

Hi.

I'm not sure where to look for the answer to this so I'll just post it.

I have a compaq FP5315 monitor. When playing games or watching internet TV, a lot of the time the image is rather jerky, rather like someone is pressing a pause button on and off very quickly.

Anyone know why this could be? I'm guessing it could be something to do with the video card, but I don't know enough about it to work it out really.

I'd appreciate any help on this subject - thanks, guys.

Calum · « **Reply #1 on:** July 02, 2008, 07:51:25 AM »

Welcome to the forums.
We need some information about your computer - if you don't know the specs, is there a make and model?
Also, has it always been like this? If not, what happened before this started?

Feenix · « **Reply #2 on:** July 02, 2008, 08:01:48 AM »

Compaq Presario 061. System model is DY148A-ABU SR1080UK. Processor is x86 Family 15 Model 2 stepping 9 Denuine Intel~3200 Mhz. BIOS version is American Megatrends INc. 3.22, 19/03/2004. SBIOS verion is 2.3. I'm using service pack one of windows xp.

Not sure how long the problem has existed - probably about two years or so. Its not major but its annoying.

Cheers.

Feenix

Calum · « **Reply #3 on:** July 02, 2008, 08:08:34 AM »

The first thing is that I would highly recommend updating to SP2 or SP3, running SP1 is very insecure especially now that updates are no longer available for it.

Try downloading and installing these drivers for your graphics chip, reboot, and let us know if anything improves.
Do you find that the computer is in general slower now?

Feenix · « **Reply #4 on:** July 02, 2008, 08:39:53 AM »

Will do. Yeah, I think the machine as a whole is a little slower. I'll update to sp3, check out the drivers and let you know how things are going.

Cheers, mate.

Feenix

Feenix · « **Reply #5 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:09:17 AM »

OK. Have installed Service pack 2 and am installing sp3 as we speak. I downloaded the driver you suggested I try and it said my computer did not meet the minimum requirements but didnt say why. As far as I can see I either have the wrong chipset or my temp foled isnt big enough. Any adice please?

Feenix

Calum · « **Reply #6 on:** July 02, 2008, 10:17:20 AM »

Go to My Computer, right click your C: drive, and click properties - how much free space do you have?
Also, right click My Computer and choose Properties - how much RAM do you have?
If the model number is correct that's the right driver for your chipset as far as I can determine.

Edit: try this.

Feenix · « **Reply #7 on:** July 02, 2008, 11:11:07 AM »

OK.

Tried the new link and am getting a message saying that one or more files needed to complete installation of the driver are missing or corrupt.....

Feenix

Calum · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:24:57 PM »

OK, go to the C: drive and delete the Intel folder.
Download the drivers again and try to install again.
Let us know.

Feenix · « **Reply #9 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:50:17 PM »

OK.

Tried deleting intel folder and re-downloading - same result.

However, I checked out the card itself - NVIDIA GeForce FX 5500 - and found that I was using a very old driver, circa 2003. Updated the driver and BINGO - problem appears to be solved.

I think the problem with what I was watching on the bbc website was that what I was watching was live so there was probably a time delay. Tried watching other stuff since I downloaded the new NVIDIA driver and its ok now.

Cheers, guys.

Feenix

Calum · « **Reply #10 on:** July 02, 2008, 01:53:34 PM »

I'm sorry, I assumed you were using the onboard graphics . . . I should have asked. i feel really dumb now

I would have recommended updating the Nvidia drivers if I'd asked that question and the thread would have been resolved earlier, sorry.
Well, I'm glad you solved it.

Feenix · « **Reply #11 on:** July 02, 2008, 02:17:55 PM »

No need to feel dumb mate - thank you for your help!

Take it easy.

Feenix

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