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sharkbit · 07-11-08, 01:36 PM

I had the same problem after putting in a new ATI graphics card.
I'd try to start the game and the computer would reboot. I tried a uninstall/reinstall. Still didn't work.

I then noticed that if I tried to change the screen resolution on the computer(without the game running) it would reboot.
I downloaded an updated driver from ATI and everything has worked fine.

It seems that SH3 runs at a different resolution than the card was set at and when the game tried to start at whatever the resolution is set at, the graphics card would wig out and my computer would reboot.

Just a thought.

07-11-08, 01:36 PM	#8
sharkbit The Old Man Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,529 Downloads: 334 Uploads: 0	I had the same problem after putting in a new ATI graphics card. I'd try to start the game and the computer would reboot. I tried a uninstall/reinstall. Still didn't work. I then noticed that if I tried to change the screen resolution on the computer(without the game running) it would reboot. I downloaded an updated driver from ATI and everything has worked fine. It seems that SH3 runs at a different resolution than the card was set at and when the game tried to start at whatever the resolution is set at, the graphics card would wig out and my computer would reboot. Just a thought. __________________ “Prejudice is blind. There will always be someone who says you aren’t welcome at the table. Stop apologizing for who you are and using all your energy trying to change their minds. Yes, you will lose friends, maybe even family. But you will gain your self-respect. You will know your worth. Once you have that, nothing can stop you.”