Graphic Issue

akkon2003 · 01-04-11, 06:43 PM

I need some help from you folks:

I have just purchased DVD versions of both SH3 and 4. Install went fine on Windows 7 Home Premium 64, game starts nicely, no CTD's etc.

However, and this occurs identically in both game, once I start a mission and enter either the periscope or bridge screen, the screen becomes distorted and flickery. The game does not crash, mind you.

After ending the game, the flickering persists even on the desktop. The PC is only days old and contains a Nvidia GeForce 6150SE (lame, I know, but should be sufficient for at least SH3). I tried several different settings with Nvidia control panel, including all possible AA settings, to no avail.

Other system specs:
Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) 145 Processor, ~2.8GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 1792MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 11

Thanks so much for your help!

Sailor Steve · 01-04-11, 10:37 PM

I have no clue what to do, but...

WELCOME ABOARD!

Gargamel · 01-04-11, 10:41 PM

Sounds like drivers for the graphix card. Try updating them, if that doesnt work, get a new card. 6150 is like 8 years old right? I run a 7800GTX on my machine and SH3 runs great. You can get a new card that is sufficient for like $40

akkon2003 · 01-04-11, 11:42 PM

Well, I just bought this PC for my home office...I only play a few games (including COD4, which works like a charm)...and ordered SH3+4 after checking that they will work with this video card.

@Gargamel: Newest driver installed. No effect. Cannot update to different card, because mini tower with on-board video card.

I just installed SH3 on my 3 year old laptop, and it works just fine there with some cheap on-board ATI...go figure.

I also tried to tweak some of the settings via Nhencer. Still the same effect. I'm really not too demanding when it comes to hi-res graphics, but somehow I should be able to make this work?!

Gargamel · 01-05-11, 12:22 AM

Well.... you can upgrade.. but it's a real pain to do so.... just play it on the laptop then! It's for your office, your not supposed to be playing anyways!.

akkon2003 · 01-05-11, 01:25 AM

I'm the owner of the company, so I guess it's ok LOL

But seriously, I figure it's just some stupid Video card setting...maybe somebody out there runs the same card and can share settings?

The other idea I had was installing an older driver...would that work?!

01-04-11, 06:43 PM	#1
akkon2003 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Graphic Issue I need some help from you folks: I have just purchased DVD versions of both SH3 and 4. Install went fine on Windows 7 Home Premium 64, game starts nicely, no CTD's etc. However, and this occurs identically in both game, once I start a mission and enter either the periscope or bridge screen, the screen becomes distorted and flickery. The game does not crash, mind you. After ending the game, the flickering persists even on the desktop. The PC is only days old and contains a Nvidia GeForce 6150SE (lame, I know, but should be sufficient for at least SH3). I tried several different settings with Nvidia control panel, including all possible AA settings, to no avail. Other system specs: Processor: AMD Sempron(tm) 145 Processor, ~2.8GHz Memory: 2048MB RAM Available OS Memory: 1792MB RAM DirectX Version: DirectX 11 Thanks so much for your help!

01-04-11, 10:37 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I have no clue what to do, but... WELCOME ABOARD! __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

01-04-11, 10:41 PM	#3
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Sounds like drivers for the graphix card. Try updating them, if that doesnt work, get a new card. 6150 is like 8 years old right? I run a 7800GTX on my machine and SH3 runs great. You can get a new card that is sufficient for like $40 __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

01-05-11, 12:22 AM	#5
Gargamel Lucky Sailor Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Rome Posts: 4,273 Downloads: 81 Uploads: 0	Well.... you can upgrade.. but it's a real pain to do so.... just play it on the laptop then! It's for your office, your not supposed to be playing anyways!. __________________ Luck is a residue of Design.

01-04-11, 11:42 PM	#4
akkon2003 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, I just bought this PC for my home office...I only play a few games (including COD4, which works like a charm)...and ordered SH3+4 after checking that they will work with this video card. @Gargamel: Newest driver installed. No effect. Cannot update to different card, because mini tower with on-board video card. I just installed SH3 on my 3 year old laptop, and it works just fine there with some cheap on-board ATI...go figure. I also tried to tweak some of the settings via Nhencer. Still the same effect. I'm really not too demanding when it comes to hi-res graphics, but somehow I should be able to make this work?!

01-05-11, 01:25 AM	#6
akkon2003 Swabbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I'm the owner of the company, so I guess it's ok LOL But seriously, I figure it's just some stupid Video card setting...maybe somebody out there runs the same card and can share settings? The other idea I had was installing an older driver...would that work?!