My System is OK but GWX does not run well in port

falagar · 02-28-07, 07:46 AM

Hy,
i was written that problem i experience with GWX could be caused by my Video Card.
I have a P4 3Ghz, 1024Mb RAM.
SHIII with patch 1.4 run very smootly and fluently, no framerate problems.

But with GWX installed i have had framerate problems and a critical crash has happened when i was leaving Kiel port.

I have an Asus 9600 128Mb video CARD, does any of You know if this card has some problem with SH3 GWX?

Thank for any suggestion...

Linavitch · 02-28-07, 07:51 AM

Good afternoon. I'm no expert but...

The 9600 card is getting on a bit now, so I guess it will struggle a bit in port. (i had one myself but upgraded about a year ago)

Now if I recall correctly there is a 'Lite harbour traffic Mod' in the JSgme folder in your sh3 folder which should reduce the amount of traffic and enable your system to cope with the requirements.

Hope this helps you.

Morts · 02-28-07, 07:52 AM

try installing lite harbor trafic that came with GWX
(via JSGME(?))
that might fix framerate problems

danlisa · 02-28-07, 07:52 AM

Try using the Lite Harbour Traffic Mod that is included with GWX.

GWX has mad nay improvements to harbour life, including better harbour textures & more shipping.

I could run GW with a ATI 9600 128mb card (no bells version) and maintain 15-25 fps while in port. This was with all AA & AF options off. There should be no reason for you to strugle with GWX as GW was more of a strain to your system.

If you think memory might be your problem then increase your pagefile size (aka virtual RAM) it might help.

FYI - Kiel is the busiest port in GWX, get it sorted here and you'll be alright for the others.

danlisa · 02-28-07, 08:07 AM

This critical crash, was it "Silent Hunter has encounter a critical error and needs to close?".

Please tell us if you were leaving Kiel at TC and whereabouts this happened.

IIRC, I experienced this a long time ago. It was caused by a collision with a ship or a mine/subnet while at TC. The game can't process the fact that you collided with something and just boots you out.

falagar · 02-28-07, 08:47 AM

Crash happened moving mouse-View in External View...
it seem that my Video Card took much time to refresh any new object i'm going to view and moving mouse around too fast my Vide card had a critical problem...

Can it be?:hmm:

falagar · 02-28-07, 08:50 AM

Anyway i'll try to TC till my u-boat is far enough from Kiel crowded port.

Jimbuna · 02-28-07, 10:08 AM

Lite harbour traffic should fix or improve your situation but I can't help feeling that this means you miss out on so much 'eye candy'.
If you experience an improvement by carrying out the above mentioned operation I would recommend you upgrade your card as soon as finances permit

OuNiS · 03-01-07, 04:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by falagar

Thank for any suggestion...

Hi.

It looks like you install 16km atmosphere mod? Did you?
This mod slows frame rates much. I know about it because I use R 8500 graphic card.

02-28-07, 07:46 AM	#1
falagar Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Italy Posts: 11 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	My System is OK but GWX does not run well in port Hy, i was written that problem i experience with GWX could be caused by my Video Card. I have a P4 3Ghz, 1024Mb RAM. SHIII with patch 1.4 run very smootly and fluently, no framerate problems. But with GWX installed i have had framerate problems and a critical crash has happened when i was leaving Kiel port. I have an Asus 9600 128Mb video CARD, does any of You know if this card has some problem with SH3 GWX? Thank for any suggestion...

02-28-07, 07:52 AM	#4
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Try using the Lite Harbour Traffic Mod that is included with GWX. GWX has mad nay improvements to harbour life, including better harbour textures & more shipping. I could run GW with a ATI 9600 128mb card (no bells version) and maintain 15-25 fps while in port. This was with all AA & AF options off. There should be no reason for you to strugle with GWX as GW was more of a strain to your system. If you think memory might be your problem then increase your pagefile size (aka virtual RAM) it might help. FYI - Kiel is the busiest port in GWX, get it sorted here and you'll be alright for the others. __________________

02-28-07, 08:07 AM	#5
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	This critical crash, was it "Silent Hunter has encounter a critical error and needs to close?". Please tell us if you were leaving Kiel at TC and whereabouts this happened. IIRC, I experienced this a long time ago. It was caused by a collision with a ship or a mine/subnet while at TC. The game can't process the fact that you collided with something and just boots you out. __________________

02-28-07, 10:08 AM	#8
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,591 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Lite harbour traffic should fix or improve your situation but I can't help feeling that this means you miss out on so much 'eye candy'. If you experience an improvement by carrying out the above mentioned operation I would recommend you upgrade your card as soon as finances permit __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

02-28-07, 07:51 AM	#2
Linavitch Officer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Hull Posts: 239 Downloads: 170 Uploads: 0	Good afternoon. I'm no expert but... The 9600 card is getting on a bit now, so I guess it will struggle a bit in port. (i had one myself but upgraded about a year ago) Now if I recall correctly there is a 'Lite harbour traffic Mod' in the JSgme folder in your sh3 folder which should reduce the amount of traffic and enable your system to cope with the requirements. Hope this helps you.

02-28-07, 07:52 AM	#3
Morts Admiral Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denmark Posts: 2,395 Downloads: 23 Uploads: 0	try installing lite harbor trafic that came with GWX (via JSGME(?)) that might fix framerate problems

02-28-07, 08:47 AM	#6
falagar Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Italy Posts: 11 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Crash happened moving mouse-View in External View... it seem that my Video Card took much time to refresh any new object i'm going to view and moving mouse around too fast my Vide card had a critical problem... Can it be?:hmm:

02-28-07, 08:50 AM	#7
falagar Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Italy Posts: 11 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Anyway i'll try to TC till my u-boat is far enough from Kiel crowded port.