Problems with Steam Version

Thrair · 09-02-10, 09:25 AM

Yah, I was refered to this forum from the Steam Forums.

Windows XP Professional x64
AMD Athlon 7750 Dual-Core Processor
2 GB RAM x2
NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT

It runs the game just fine initially. The trouble is the game's performance begins to degrade the longer I play it. The files seem to be corrupting on the steam version for whatever reason.

WernherVonTrapp · 09-02-10, 12:14 PM

OK, I see you have only 2GB of RAM. Now, I'm not saying that's the problem because, right now, my suspicion is based solely on conjecture. Nevertheless, so far, my prediction is correct (that is, I suspect the problem may be RAM related). Mind you, I'm simply trying to help you troubleshoot a problem. If you can accommodate a bit more, please play SHIV until the problem occurrs again and then, save and close-out the game. Follow that by rebooting your system and see if that doesn't correct the problem.
Now, bear with me because, I fully expect the problem to occurr again, (being RAM related that is). What I'm trying to find out (with your help) is that, upon rebooting, does the game last longer before the problem reappears again? If it does, I would recomment a RAM upgrade (i.e., more RAM).

09-02-10, 03:00 PM

Of course I have the same issue, with 8GB of ram. In either case, it would help a lot to have more than 2GB with Windows 7 though.

Thrair · 09-02-10, 05:13 PM

Ah, my mistake. I have two RAM sticks. Each is 2 GB. Was tired when I made the post and just pulled it from where I had it written down.

*EDIT* Also, restarting the computer does zilch. I load the game back up, and it's just as bad, if not worse. While my computer is due for an upgrade, it still runs most games quite well. I believe this problem is not on my end, at least not as a hardware issue.

WernherVonTrapp · 09-02-10, 05:14 PM

I used to have that same situation a long time ago, when I played the stock version. For the life of me though, I can't remember what I did to fix it. I just know that it's no longer an issue with me. The good news is, it can be fixed. I can also say that it's probably a very simple procedure. I think I'd, at least, remember it, if it was difficult.

Oh-oh, I smell wood burning again. I must be thinking too hard. If it comes to me, I'll post it ASAP. Right now, I don't want to hurt myself.

WernherVonTrapp · 09-03-10, 03:48 PM

OK, here is what I think I did to fix it, with emphasis on the word "think". I believe I went into my system BIOS and set the allotment of graphics RAM to 4096. I know for sure that I went into my system BIOS to do that but I can only come up with an "I think" when applying it as a fix for the lagging in-game.

09-02-10, 09:25 AM	#1
Thrair Helmsman Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 102 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Yah, I was refered to this forum from the Steam Forums. Windows XP Professional x64 AMD Athlon 7750 Dual-Core Processor 2 GB RAM x2 NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT It runs the game just fine initially. The trouble is the game's performance begins to degrade the longer I play it. The files seem to be corrupting on the steam version for whatever reason. Last edited by Thrair; 09-02-10 at 05:13 PM.

09-02-10, 12:14 PM	#2
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	OK, I see you have only 2GB of RAM. Now, I'm not saying that's the problem because, right now, my suspicion is based solely on conjecture. Nevertheless, so far, my prediction is correct (that is, I suspect the problem may be RAM related). Mind you, I'm simply trying to help you troubleshoot a problem. If you can accommodate a bit more, please play SHIV until the problem occurrs again and then, save and close-out the game. Follow that by rebooting your system and see if that doesn't correct the problem. Now, bear with me because, I fully expect the problem to occurr again, (being RAM related that is). What I'm trying to find out (with your help) is that, upon rebooting, does the game last longer before the problem reappears again? If it does, I would recomment a RAM upgrade (i.e., more RAM). __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

09-02-10, 05:14 PM	#5
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	I used to have that same situation a long time ago, when I played the stock version. For the life of me though, I can't remember what I did to fix it. I just know that it's no longer an issue with me. The good news is, it can be fixed. I can also say that it's probably a very simple procedure. I think I'd, at least, remember it, if it was difficult. Oh-oh, I smell wood burning again. I must be thinking too hard. If it comes to me, I'll post it ASAP. Right now, I don't want to hurt myself. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

09-03-10, 03:48 PM	#6
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	OK, here is what I think I did to fix it, with emphasis on the word "think". I believe I went into my system BIOS and set the allotment of graphics RAM to 4096. I know for sure that I went into my system BIOS to do that but I can only come up with an "I think" when applying it as a fix for the lagging in-game. __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

09-02-10, 03:00 PM	#3
Hans Uberman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Of course I have the same issue, with 8GB of ram. In either case, it would help a lot to have more than 2GB with Windows 7 though.

09-02-10, 05:13 PM	#4
Thrair Helmsman Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 102 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Ah, my mistake. I have two RAM sticks. Each is 2 GB. Was tired when I made the post and just pulled it from where I had it written down. EDIT Also, restarting the computer does zilch. I load the game back up, and it's just as bad, if not worse. While my computer is due for an upgrade, it still runs most games quite well. I believe this problem is not on my end, at least not as a hardware issue.