Help, Strange display 'memory' problem

[simonmd]

Well, it may be a memory problem, I don't know and it's not easy to describe but here goes. Every now and then, especialy in 2D panel view, everything displayed below the mouse pointer on the screen reverts back to what it looked like a couple on minutes ago. ie, i've taken off, and move the mouse pointer up to the AP to switch something and the bottom half of the screen reverts to how it looked when I was still on the ground, airpeed zero, gear down, etc. When I move the mouse pointer back down to the bottom it corrects itself.

I'm going to delete the fs9.cfg but can't beleive its that at fault again! Any ideas?

[garymbuska]

This very well could be a video card problem as well.
When was the last time you dusted the inside of your system? Also check to make sure the fan on your video card is still working if it has one. These little fans can and do go bad but can be replaced easy enough. If it is a memory problem ther are ways to check that just look in your systems help file for info on how to do that.
But I would think that the problem would show up else where as well if it was a memory problem where if it is a video card problem it might not show up till you really have to use it hard like in a game like Flight Simulator, or other graphic intenseive games.

[simonmd]

Thanks for the advise, if it's a hardware problem then i'm not bothered as this tired old rig get a big upgrade soon.

[packercolinl]

Actually garymbuska has a valid point concerning dust in systems. This is not to mean everyone rushes out and strips their system but when you bought your PC were you offered a 'service' after a year?

Chances are this was more than likely a 'dustoff',literally. Gently dust off both sides of all the devices inside your cabinet. I use a varnish brush and hold onto the device giving a grounding(earth )effect.

Dust can cause voltage leakage between components especially where moisture in the air combines with the dust. It is a recognised problem not only in PC's.

Corrosion between connections,even if you can't see it,can reduce your PC capabilities. Work all connections back and forth a few times to break away any build up of corrosion--as I said YOU won't see it.

Removing fans from CPU's requires the appropriate 'grease' for reassembly,available from your friendly computer shop(--you don't have one?--get one),you don't need the whole tube,just a touch to cover the face of the heatsink.

WHEN you remove any connections inside,do yourself a favour. MARK WHERE THEY CAME FROM--how,is up to you--DO IT!! You can,with care,strip and reassemble your PC.

With older units,you MAY see a marked improvement in operation. My PC is 4yrs old and the effect was noticeable.

Only do this if you are confident to proceed.

DO NOT WORK ON YOUR COMPUTER IF IT IS CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE OF ANY KIND(INCLUDING INVERTERS,SOLAR PANELS,SQUIRREL CAGES OR AARDVARK POOP METHANE DEVICES)

I am not an electronics expert and offer this only as an assistance to those capable or who believe it is whithin their capability to successfully clean their PC.

The responsibility is totally yours to proceed.

Simviation has no connection to this post other than as a host for my opinion.

COL.