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Steam is giving me problems...
« on: March 09, 2011, 07:13:24 pm »

Some games on Steam seem to be giving me messed up model textures. For example, Team Fortress 2, Garry's Mod, and Counter Strike: Source.

Here is my system Information:
System   
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  Manufacturer HP-Pavilion
  Model FJ464AA-ABA a6554f
  Total amount of system memory 5.00 GB RAM
  System type 64-bit operating system
  Number of processor cores 4
 
Storage   
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  Total size of hard disk(s) 699 GB
  Disk partition (C:) 350 GB Free (688 GB Total)
  Disk partition (D:) 1 GB Free (11 GB Total)
  Media drive (E:) CD/DVD
 
Graphics   
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  Display adapter type Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
  Total available graphics memory 256 MB
        Dedicated graphics memory 0 MB
        Dedicated system memory 64 MB
        Shared system memory 192 MB
  Display adapter driver version 8.15.10.1912
  Primary monitor resolution 1280x1024
  DirectX version DirectX 9.0 or better
 
Here is what it looks like in Garry's Mod:


Does anyone know if there is anyway to fix this?

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Re: Steam is giving me problems...
« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2011, 07:45:33 pm »

I've got good news and bad news:

I've had then problem myself, started mainly with source games, eventually I saw it it in fallout 3 too.

It's a graphic card problem, try re-installing the drivers, if that fails I'm afraid your only real option is to buy a new motherboard thanks to intel cards being built in.
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Re: Steam is giving me problems...
« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2011, 07:46:36 pm »

I've had then problem myself, started mainly with source games, eventually I saw it it in fallout 3 too.

Mind mentioning your graphics card?

It's possible that integrated chipset just doesn't play well with Source.
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Re: Steam is giving me problems...
« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2011, 08:34:52 pm »

I've got good news and bad news:

I've had then problem myself, started mainly with source games, eventually I saw it it in fallout 3 too.

It's a graphic card problem, try re-installing the drivers, if that fails I'm afraid your only real option is to buy a new motherboard thanks to intel cards being built in.

Ah ok I kinda figured, but thanks :D
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Re: Steam is giving me problems...
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2011, 09:15:08 pm »

I've had then problem myself, started mainly with source games, eventually I saw it it in fallout 3 too.

Mind mentioning your graphics card?

It's possible that integrated chipset just doesn't play well with Source.
I was actually using an 8800GTX at the time, but the problems I had were identical. I had to use a 7300 for a horrifyingly long time.

How long have you been playing normally before this?
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Re: Steam is giving me problems...
« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2011, 09:29:25 pm »

I have been playing normally until up to December last year. So for about 3 years.
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