How is it possible?

ConteBlecio · 12-07-10, 08:39 AM

Hello everyone,
SH4 is still not working perfectly.
After the third time I try the simulator (with or without mods) something is still in the wrong way.
I tried with UBM - UBM+RFB2+RSRDC - UBM+TMO2+RSRDC @ 1605x1050 60hz

In the menu,missions menu,the navigation map and when I pause the game
the system is overloaded and shotdown the computer.
Is the only game that gives me these problems...and I would not burn my motherboard or video...

Of course I followed the advice on installation and removal...reboot reboot reboot...
I can not believe that a 512 MB video card or a processor like mine unable to run a game like that.
If I think of game engines like HL2 from Valve (forgive the example ... but you will understand) I seem to be plunged into a nightmare.

In 3d setting of my video i use Optimal Performance setting..but probably some of you would suggest.
For example Anisotropic settings..anti aliasing...mipmap.
And so on.

Here'is my specs:
RAM 3 GB
Intel Core 2 E7200 @ 2.53 Ghz
Asus P5Q Pro
Ati HD 4850 _512MB_
Driver Packaging Version 8.791-101026a-107884C-ATI
Catalyst™ Version 10.11
Directx version 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Win XP + SP2

I have not had any problems in installation (like the s.o. the video drivers etc) but on the site amd recommend a fix to those who have had installation problems....recommended to install it?
This is the link
http://support.amd.com/it/kbarticles...AGPHotfix.aspx

Thanks for your attention

WernherVonTrapp · 12-07-10, 11:35 AM

I don't see any reason why your system cannot handle SHIV and I'm inclined to believe that the issue is not with the game. I have a suggestion that, if you haven't already done this, it may help.

First: Right click on "My Computer"
and choose "Properties" at the bottom of the menu.
When the System Properties interface appears, click on the ":Advanced" tab. On the top section under "Performance", click on the "Settings" button. In the Performance interface, the "Visual Effect" tab should already be open. If not, click on it and choose the "Adjust for best performance" radio button. Then, while still in that window, click on "Advanced" and make sure both "Programs" radio buttons are selected. If not, select them, click "OK" on all windows until they're gone. Try running the game and see if there is any improvement.

MaddogK · 12-07-10, 12:01 PM

Your video card appears more than capable to run SHIV, I run it with an nvidia 6600, but I'm not the least bit familiar with those dual core processors. Are all your motherboard drivers installed ? Did you run dxdiag to see if there are any directx issues ? have you tried putting the game graphics into it's lowest detail settings ? Did you try setting the video driver settings to a lower detail setting ?

There's so many possibilities, you must start from the basics.

Another possibility-The Ati HD 4850 may not be fully DX9 compatable.

ConteBlecio · 12-07-10, 12:25 PM

@ Wernher :
I tried your advice...but nothing has changed. For example, when I came from a training mission of the school,while I was on the screen to exit some fan started to spin faster. I click exit and the fan now ... suddenly slowed.
Always the same thing. In mission,when I move the map to chart the course.

@ MaddogK :
Yes i think all the drivers are installed...indeed, I am sure. The fact remains that check if there is any update...
I have no problems with directx...but if anyone can help I attach the file.
I also tried the low resolution..and the result is what you just read above.
I do not know whether to cry when I think SH3 runs better with the settings to maximum.

Thank you guys!!
Sorry my english

Jan Kyster · 12-07-10, 12:36 PM

One word: overheating!

If you have a look in Windows logfiles -> ATI, there'll probably be some red marked errors...

If you want to do a test, then enable your ATI overclock and manually set fan speed to 100% and do another run. It will be noisy, but it'll show you if the system still shuts down...

ConteBlecio · 12-07-10, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jan Kyster

One word: overheating!

If you have a look in Windows logfiles -> ATI, there'll probably be some red marked errors...

If you want to do a test, then enable your ATI overclock and manually set fan speed to 100% and do another run. It will be noisy, but it'll show you if the system still shuts down...

Hi Jan i take look in C:\WINDOWS\Logs...no log files Ati.
I'll add a fan?

Arael · 12-07-10, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConteBlecio

Hello everyone,
SH4 is still not working perfectly.
After the third time I try the simulator (with or without mods) something is still in the wrong way.
I tried with UBM - UBM+RFB2+RSRDC - UBM+TMO2+RSRDC @ 1605x1050 60hz

In the menu,missions menu,the navigation map and when I pause the game
the system is overloaded and shotdown the computer.
Is the only game that gives me these problems...and I would not burn my motherboard or video...

Of course I followed the advice on installation and removal...reboot reboot reboot...
I can not believe that a 512 MB video card or a processor like mine unable to run a game like that.
If I think of game engines like HL2 from Valve (forgive the example ... but you will understand) I seem to be plunged into a nightmare.

I used to have this problem with Silent Hunter 3, and believe it or not running a music program like Winamp in the background while the game is playing really helps keep the program running. And if the program crashes, having the program running in the background causes my computer to crash to desktop instead of completely freezing up.

ConteBlecio · 12-07-10, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arael

I used to have this problem with Silent Hunter 3, and believe it or not running a music program like Winamp in the background while the game is playing really helps keep the program running. And if the program crashes, having the program running in the background causes my computer to crash to desktop instead of completely freezing up.

Hi Arael my only background programs are: avast 5 , Six Engine (power saving software from asus) however, that I need to put the turbo system (fans, etc. ..)...zone alarm and all the usual svchost running always. Note that for example I removed one of the svchost spool.exe
Thank you

12-07-10, 08:39 AM	#1
ConteBlecio Seaman Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 34 Downloads: 435 Uploads: 0	How is it possible? Hello everyone, SH4 is still not working perfectly. After the third time I try the simulator (with or without mods) something is still in the wrong way. I tried with UBM - UBM+RFB2+RSRDC - UBM+TMO2+RSRDC @ 1605x1050 60hz In the menu,missions menu,the navigation map and when I pause the game the system is overloaded and shotdown the computer. Is the only game that gives me these problems...and I would not burn my motherboard or video... Of course I followed the advice on installation and removal...reboot reboot reboot... I can not believe that a 512 MB video card or a processor like mine unable to run a game like that. If I think of game engines like HL2 from Valve (forgive the example ... but you will understand) I seem to be plunged into a nightmare. In 3d setting of my video i use Optimal Performance setting..but probably some of you would suggest. For example Anisotropic settings..anti aliasing...mipmap. And so on. Here'is my specs: RAM 3 GB Intel Core 2 E7200 @ 2.53 Ghz Asus P5Q Pro Ati HD 4850 _512MB_ Driver Packaging Version 8.791-101026a-107884C-ATI Catalyst™ Version 10.11 Directx version 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904) Win XP + SP2 I have not had any problems in installation (like the s.o. the video drivers etc) but on the site amd recommend a fix to those who have had installation problems....recommended to install it? This is the link http://support.amd.com/it/kbarticles...AGPHotfix.aspx Thanks for your attention

12-07-10, 11:35 AM	#2
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I don't see any reason why your system cannot handle SHIV and I'm inclined to believe that the issue is not with the game. I have a suggestion that, if you haven't already done this, it may help. First: Right click on "My Computer" and choose "Properties" at the bottom of the menu. When the System Properties interface appears, click on the ":Advanced" tab. On the top section under "Performance", click on the "Settings" button. In the Performance interface, the "Visual Effect" tab should already be open. If not, click on it and choose the "Adjust for best performance" radio button. Then, while still in that window, click on "Advanced" and make sure both "Programs" radio buttons are selected. If not, select them, click "OK" on all windows until they're gone. Try running the game and see if there is any improvement. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

12-07-10, 12:01 PM	#3
MaddogK XO Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Chicago, Ill. Posts: 409 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	Your video card appears more than capable to run SHIV, I run it with an nvidia 6600, but I'm not the least bit familiar with those dual core processors. Are all your motherboard drivers installed ? Did you run dxdiag to see if there are any directx issues ? have you tried putting the game graphics into it's lowest detail settings ? Did you try setting the video driver settings to a lower detail setting ? There's so many possibilities, you must start from the basics. Another possibility-The Ati HD 4850 may not be fully DX9 compatable. __________________ May fortune favor the foolish

12-07-10, 12:25 PM	#4
ConteBlecio Seaman Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 34 Downloads: 435 Uploads: 0	@ Wernher : I tried your advice...but nothing has changed. For example, when I came from a training mission of the school,while I was on the screen to exit some fan started to spin faster. I click exit and the fan now ... suddenly slowed. Always the same thing. In mission,when I move the map to chart the course. @ MaddogK : Yes i think all the drivers are installed...indeed, I am sure. The fact remains that check if there is any update... I have no problems with directx...but if anyone can help I attach the file. I also tried the low resolution..and the result is what you just read above. I do not know whether to cry when I think SH3 runs better with the settings to maximum. Thank you guys!! Sorry my english

12-07-10, 12:36 PM	#5
Jan Kyster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,151 Downloads: 152 Uploads: 0	One word: overheating! If you have a look in Windows logfiles -> ATI, there'll probably be some red marked errors... If you want to do a test, then enable your ATI overclock and manually set fan speed to 100% and do another run. It will be noisy, but it'll show you if the system still shuts down...