The Sims 3 graphical problem?

[headshotcatcher]

Holy shit, I've never seen that before in The Sims 3. Try updating your graphics driver, your Direct X and making sure your specs are good enough.

EDIT: If you don't already have these you may want to try getting them as many games require them to run properly.

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 Service Pack 1: http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=ab99342f-5d1a-413d-8319-81da479ab0d7&displaylang=en

Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86): http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9b2da534-3e03-4391-8a4d-074b9f2bc1bf&displaylang=en

My specs are more than enough (says common sense and System requirements lab), I've dled the newest drivers but I'll do the framework and C++ things.

 

[Davey Woo]

That's kind of what happened to my PC when my graphics card overheated. If you can, open up your computer and try and clear out the dust inside, especially near the G-card. Then ensure that the vent is clear and has space to let the hot air escape. Then reboot your PC, also try running it on lower graphics settings.

 

[Hachura]

The problem is called graphical artifacting. It happens when your GPU isn't up to requirements and/or it overheats. My GeForce 5500 would do this in BF2 all the time. My advice? Get a new GPU and you'll be laaaarfin'.

 

[headshotcatcher]

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I have tried putting everything on lowest, didn't change a thing. I've cleaned my case and that didn't improve anything. This only happens in The Sims 3 btw, Crysis still runs fine on Very High..
Also, my GPU (HD4870) never goes above 60 degrees celsius so it definately doesn't overheat.

 

[headshotcatcher]

YAY finally it works, I just cleaned my drives and installed the C++ and .NET framework things and now it works properly

Thanks a ton guys

 

[kkl_7]

I have the same problem! What I should do? Please help me! Watch my video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPXSOm4pow8