what operating system are you using...when i installed xp i had a few bugs..mostly compatibility problems between xp and the video card..im just guessin here but if your runnin xp you might check the ati site for a driver that works with xp..i run a radeon card also...and had the same issues...also xp has a problem with open gl...you need a specfic driver for your card to overcome the problem...also found at the ati site..i know i made a lot of assumtions here..but i been there done that...hope it helped a little..good luck..BUTCHER..ONE MORE THING....you other guys who posted...nice job...you helped a lot.