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Malc · 12-08-06, 11:34 AM

Hi Guys,

Been a while, since I've been around this site, but having seen the trailer for SHIV it inspired me to re-install SHIII and get back into thye game.

However I've noticed a problem with the graphics and can't remember what the fix was (if any). When in external view (F12) and viewing the bow of the sub on the surface the screen has lots of black triangular blocks that flicker momentarily arond the centre of the screen. Thinking it might be graphics driver related I've downloaded the latest version for the series of card I have and that hasn't resolved it.

System specs:
AMD Athlon 2800+ at 2.2mHz
1GB PC3200 DDR RAM
Windows XP Home + SP2
128mb Graphics card based on ATI Radeo 9250 SE chipset
Driver Version 8.252.0.0 dated 03/05/2006
Direct X 9.0c

Any advice would be welcome

Cheers

Malc

AVGWarhawk · 12-08-06, 12:23 PM

Yes, the triangles are related to the ATI card. I do not know the fix if there is one with exception of getting an Nvidia card.

Malc · 12-08-06, 12:38 PM

Any recomendations for a cheap replacement card ?

Cheers

Jimbuna · 12-08-06, 01:05 PM

I'm using the ATI Radeon 6250SE with the latest drivers and am experiencing no robs :hmm: This is prob not the answer your looking for but I will offer it as a point of note anyway

AVGWarhawk · 12-08-06, 01:13 PM

I have seen a thread that said some driver changes will help but not completely.
Anyway, Nvidia has cards out there for sale as little as $50.00 that will run the game fine.

I use a Nvidia 6200 256md OC card. Runs just swell. Got it for a song. Like $80.00 or something like that.

12-08-06, 11:34 AM	#1
Malc Watch Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hertfordshire UK Posts: 29 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Blocky video Hi Guys, Been a while, since I've been around this site, but having seen the trailer for SHIV it inspired me to re-install SHIII and get back into thye game. However I've noticed a problem with the graphics and can't remember what the fix was (if any). When in external view (F12) and viewing the bow of the sub on the surface the screen has lots of black triangular blocks that flicker momentarily arond the centre of the screen. Thinking it might be graphics driver related I've downloaded the latest version for the series of card I have and that hasn't resolved it. System specs: AMD Athlon 2800+ at 2.2mHz 1GB PC3200 DDR RAM Windows XP Home + SP2 128mb Graphics card based on ATI Radeo 9250 SE chipset Driver Version 8.252.0.0 dated 03/05/2006 Direct X 9.0c Any advice would be welcome Cheers Malc

12-08-06, 12:23 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Yes, the triangles are related to the ATI card. I do not know the fix if there is one with exception of getting an Nvidia card. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-08-06, 01:05 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	I'm using the ATI Radeon 6250SE with the latest drivers and am experiencing no robs :hmm: This is prob not the answer your looking for but I will offer it as a point of note anyway __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

12-08-06, 01:13 PM	#5
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,253 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I have seen a thread that said some driver changes will help but not completely. Anyway, Nvidia has cards out there for sale as little as $50.00 that will run the game fine. I use a Nvidia 6200 256md OC card. Runs just swell. Got it for a song. Like $80.00 or something like that. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

12-08-06, 12:38 PM	#3
Malc Watch Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hertfordshire UK Posts: 29 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Any recomendations for a cheap replacement card ? Cheers