My first experience with GWX...

Henri II · 05-09-07, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canovaro

that sucks

Sounds like a graphics card driver problem, maybe you should check for latest drivers?

Or maybe not quite the latest, the game, after all, is somewhat dated already. Sometimes the newest drivers don't work very well with older games.

Maillemaker, is this just an SH3 problem or does it happen with other games also?

Kpt. Lehmann · 05-09-07, 10:59 AM

SOunds like it could be a failing gfx card as well.

HunterICX · 05-09-07, 11:02 AM

sounds like a Bad Driver
or that your GFX card is overcooking himself (the Heat)

Keelbuster · 05-09-07, 11:37 AM

That was happening to me with GWX (but not with NYGM). I'm convinced it's artifacting due to an overheating CPU/graphics card. I turned down my core voltage from 1.6v to 1.5 (not sure why it was at 1.6...) and the problem went away immediately. On a really hot day I get the occasional crash, and some artifacting. I think GWX just drives the system harder.

maillemaker · 05-09-07, 11:39 AM

Well the good news is I now work for a new computer company and should be able to buy high-end graphics cards at cost. Unfortunately I don't think my old computer supports PCI Express so I will likely need a new machine anyway.

I'd update my drivers, but the hotel I've been staying at has very spotty (like it hasn't worked for 3 weeks) internet access.

I think next paycheck I'm buying a new computer.

Steve

Jimbuna · 05-09-07, 12:23 PM

For what it's worth, my mb only supports AGP so I recently purchased the nvidia 7800 GS in the UK for £130. You do have options

TarJak · 05-09-07, 06:55 PM

I had a simliar problem with a new AGP card that wasn't quite compatible with my old AGP motherboard. Ended up springing for a new MB, PCI card and a new HDD to boot. Much better machine now

but much emptier wallet also.

Hartmann · 05-09-07, 09:09 PM

seems to be a graphic card problem, too much overclock or overheating.

My first experience in GWX was not soo good

,very dissapointed , i only sunk three ships with my ix-boat

i intercepted a convoy in bad weather and storm ,but after an attack and the sinking of a c3 cargo i´m forced to dive and evade two scorts, not very difficult, but since them i was unable to get a good intercept course to the convoy (damn weather

) i tried to follow the convoy two days but one scort forced me to dive again after some guns impacts in my boat, the fog , limited speed and TC makes things very very difficult.

finally i´ve lost the convoy and forced to return by fuel shortage, only sinking two small cargo ships and the boat full of torpedoes, but i have to recognise that i make as lot of mistakes

,

it´s not a criticism about GWX,

and it makes more challenge the game., the sinking of the C3 in the middle of the storm, the fire, explossions, and sinking motion was amazing. is more difficult obtain a good tonnage in some conditions, as in real life was. and the mistakes are very dangerous

05-09-07, 10:59 AM	#2
Kpt. Lehmann GWX Project Director Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 6,994 Downloads: 124 Uploads: 0	SOunds like it could be a failing gfx card as well. __________________ www.thegreywolves.com All you need is good men. - Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

05-09-07, 11:02 AM	#3
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	sounds like a Bad Driver or that your GFX card is overcooking himself (the Heat) __________________

05-09-07, 11:37 AM	#4
Keelbuster Ace of the Deep Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: BA 72 Posts: 1,092 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	That was happening to me with GWX (but not with NYGM). I'm convinced it's artifacting due to an overheating CPU/graphics card. I turned down my core voltage from 1.6v to 1.5 (not sure why it was at 1.6...) and the problem went away immediately. On a really hot day I get the occasional crash, and some artifacting. I think GWX just drives the system harder. __________________

05-09-07, 12:23 PM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,544 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	For what it's worth, my mb only supports AGP so I recently purchased the nvidia 7800 GS in the UK for £130. You do have options __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

05-09-07, 09:09 PM	#8
Hartmann Sea Lord Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Grid CH 26, Spain ,Barcelona Posts: 1,857 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	seems to be a graphic card problem, too much overclock or overheating. My first experience in GWX was not soo good ,very dissapointed , i only sunk three ships with my ix-boat i intercepted a convoy in bad weather and storm ,but after an attack and the sinking of a c3 cargo i´m forced to dive and evade two scorts, not very difficult, but since them i was unable to get a good intercept course to the convoy (damn weather ) i tried to follow the convoy two days but one scort forced me to dive again after some guns impacts in my boat, the fog , limited speed and TC makes things very very difficult. finally i´ve lost the convoy and forced to return by fuel shortage, only sinking two small cargo ships and the boat full of torpedoes, but i have to recognise that i make as lot of mistakes , it´s not a criticism about GWX, and it makes more challenge the game., the sinking of the C3 in the middle of the storm, the fire, explossions, and sinking motion was amazing. is more difficult obtain a good tonnage in some conditions, as in real life was. and the mistakes are very dangerous __________________ But this ship can't sink!... She is made of iron, sir. I assure you, she can. and she will. It is a mathematical certainty. Strength and honor

05-09-07, 11:39 AM	#5
maillemaker Sea Lord Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,639 Downloads: 75 Uploads: 0	Well the good news is I now work for a new computer company and should be able to buy high-end graphics cards at cost. Unfortunately I don't think my old computer supports PCI Express so I will likely need a new machine anyway. I'd update my drivers, but the hotel I've been staying at has very spotty (like it hasn't worked for 3 weeks) internet access. I think next paycheck I'm buying a new computer. Steve

05-09-07, 06:55 PM	#7
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	I had a simliar problem with a new AGP card that wasn't quite compatible with my old AGP motherboard. Ended up springing for a new MB, PCI card and a new HDD to boot. Much better machine now but much emptier wallet also.