SOS! Fustration mounting!

[Hjalfnar]

Did you try the suggestion with the extra gold version patch? I'm running the amazon Gold Edition of SH4 on a Win7 64bit with 8GB RAM just fine...BUT only with this patch, in every other case it crashed on start.

[magic452]

Just guessing here but did you load the direct x that came with the game? There are some files that are require that version.

Magic

[merc4ulfate]

If your not getting an echo in your sound then the dual core issue is not a problem but if you did wish to uncheck a core to see if it makes a difference you have to:

Run the application
Control+Alt+Delete
Task Manager
Processes
Right Click the name of the Game Process (SH4.exe)
Set Affinity
UNCHECK CPU 1

Reestablish the game.

This could give you the O2 bug but you can play with it to see if it helps or not and at least eliminate one possibility.

[DvlHownd]

Originally Posted by Hjalfnar

Did you try the suggestion with the extra gold version patch? I'm running the amazon Gold Edition of SH4 on a Win7 64bit with 8GB RAM just fine...BUT only with this patch, in every other case it crashed on start.

I don't have the Gold edition. Looks like I may have to seek one out.

[DvlHownd]

Originally Posted by magic452

Just guessing here but did you load the direct x that came with the game? There are some files that are require that version.

Magic

Yes. I made sure that was included in the install.

[relfin]

When you say that it "crashed to a black screen" do you mean that the pc turned itself off/rebooted? If so, it could be an overheating of the processor that is turning off the pc. Download a free CPU temp check program.

You could try opening up your case and blowing a fan on your parts.

Good Luck

I also see that you reused the cpu from your old motherboard. You want to make sure that you use some new thermal compound between your CPU and heatsink. Make sure you blow all the dust out of all of your fans and off of the heatsink fins.

I have personally had an overheating problem myself which resulted in my pc shutting down. I was able to fix the problem with the suggestions above.

[Warren Peace]

Two things I would suggest trying, which are unrelated to Windows but could be the cause:

1) Update your bios, MSI 970 series boards are notoriously unreliable.
2) If possible, go into your bios and turn off the Overclock Genie. It's entirely possible that your MOBO is attempting to OC your processor and RAM, failing miserably, and causing too much power drain, resulting in the VRM overheating and locking up the system.

[DvlHownd]

Originally Posted by relfin

When you say that it "crashed to a black screen" do you mean that the pc turned itself off/rebooted? If so, it could be an overheating of the processor that is turning off the pc. Download a free CPU temp check program. It did crash to a black screen but didn't turn itself completely off. I still had a power light but had to reboot to get computer to function.

You could try opening up your case and blowing a fan on your parts.
The side panel is already off and four fans are moving air.

Good Luck

I also see that you reused the cpu from your old motherboard. You want to make sure that you use some new thermal compound between your CPU and heatsink. Make sure you blow all the dust out of all of your fans and off of the heatsink fins. That's the first thing I did was to ensure a new layer of thermal compound went down before I put on the heat sink and then blew compressed air everywhere to get rid of all dust.

I have personally had an overheating problem myself which resulted in my pc shutting down. I was able to fix the problem with the suggestions above.

I got it to work (sort of) but after about five minutes the frame rate takes a crash dive and the video just starts stuttering. I have since reinstalled Win7 and the game (including patch) again and are going to give it another go in a bit. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[Aktungbby]

Relfin!

[Sinkmore]

Maybe try running it on the inboard graphics? (Sacrilege!)

If that works, a) you can play, and b) it'll narrow down the problem.

I am without a video card at the moment, and SH4 looks and runs great in Intel HD4400 graphics. {edit - HD4600 i think?}

[Jimbuna]

Welcome to SubSim relfin

[relfin]

Hi DvlHownd

Have you been able to run any other resource intense games on your pc? First you need to figure out if you can duplicate the problem without running SH4.

Do you have any errors in your event logs?

Could it be a power supply problem? Did you install a new power supply with enough wattage?

Test pc with onboard video only.

Do you have a RAM problem? Test RAM with memtest86.
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What parts did you use from your old pc?


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Hi Everyone,

Happy to be a new Bilge Rat.

[THEBERBSTER]

A warm welcome “relfin“ to the Subsim family.

You will always find someone here to help you.

Link to my SH5 post:

STEP BY STEP TUTORIALS & HOW TO DO IT

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=211804

[DvlHownd]

Originally Posted by Sinkmore

Maybe try running it on the inboard graphics? (Sacrilege!)

If that works, a) you can play, and b) it'll narrow down the problem.

I am without a video card at the moment, and SH4 looks and runs great in Intel HD4400 graphics. {edit - HD4600 i think?}

There is no on-board video with this board. Running a PCIe card w/GeForce 520 which worked fine with old board.

[DvlHownd]

Originally Posted by relfin

Hi DvlHownd

Have you been able to run any other resource intense games on your pc? First you need to figure out if you can duplicate the problem without running SH4. Runs CFS2 and Call of Duty fine.

Do you have any errors in your event logs? I found WMI and NvStreamSvc errors.

Could it be a power supply problem? Did you install a new power supply with enough wattage? Used same power supply of 500 watts.

Test pc with onboard video only. Can't - no on-board video with this motherboard. Stuck with PCIe GeForce 520.

Do you have a RAM problem? Test RAM with memtest86. I'll give that a try but shouldn't be an issue. 2 Brand new PNY 8GB DDR3 16MHz sticks.
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What parts did you use from your old pc? Chassis, 500W Power supply, CPU, and Fan(s). New 1TD HD for clean Win7 install, MB, and CD/DVD.


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Hi Everyone,

Happy to be a new Bilge Rat.

I sure appreciate all the help everybody is sending my way. Unfortunately, it is all to no avail at this time. I'm still getting the same symptoms. Maybe it's a good excuse to get a new video card just for grins.