Radeon 9500 NP Softmod Video Playback

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I have a 9500NP that I softmodded into a 9700NP using omega's drivers. Got the checkers, so had to disable hierarchicalZ in the registry and was able to get rid of them.

Now, however, I get video playback anomolies. they aren't in all modes of play back, but happen once in awhile. The card is not overclocked. I've tried reducing the core/memory frequencies as well. All codecs are up to date too.

Any ideas? I know there are some other people experiencing the same thing in video play back (even in DVDs) so there has to be someone with some advice

Thanks.

 

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could you please tell me how you disabled hierarchicalZ in the registry. my 9800se shows slight sign of checkerboarding in condition zero (all benchmarks run without any artifacts). thanks

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"How do I disable Hierarchical-Z? I hear this solves the artifact problem for a small number of people.
A: OpenGL:

In your Registry find a folder called "OpenGL". Make sure you end up in the "CurrentControlSet" branch.
On my system: " HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentCo
ntrolSet\Control\Video\{17B35A74-5588-4595-A586-8C735F496DB2}\0000\OpenGL". Your ClassID will be different so use text search to find "OpenGL".
Add a folder "Private" under the "OpenGL" folder.
Add a DWORD value there called "An6aYj2vwKuKd9brxl7" with value "0".
Direct3D:

Find the OpenGL folder. Go to the "0000" folder above it.
Add a String value there called "HierarchicalZEnable" with value "0".
You can also try using RTool for exammple to disable Hierarchical-Z."

From Wizzard's site.

Getting back on topic, any one have any ideas about video playback. I know this is an issue with some people because I've seen requests for help but no answers.