Frequent CTDs

jas39 · 05-20-08, 02:20 PM

HMM......yeah its an old maxtor, and i am running xp pro sp3...thanks for the info, i;ll reinstall and see what happens...

snakeyez · 05-20-08, 08:46 PM

I've run Maxtors for years and never had any trouble.

And many times, your computer can easily run HOTTER if you take the case off, depending on your airflow setup.

jas39, is there any kind of pattern to your crashes? Do you remember what you are doing in the game when a crash happens?

jas39 · 05-21-08, 06:34 AM

the first time i ran sh4 on this machine, i started the 2 first submarine school trainings and they immediately CTD'd right after loading. i then tried the "last targets" quick mission, but a few minutes into it, it also crashed. i've checked to make sure that the screen resolution and refresh rate is correct, and ran again. i've noticed that if i spend a few minutes at the nav map, and play around with the time compression at the begining of a mission, the game will not ctd...

and yes, i save frequently...

Rockin Robbins · 05-21-08, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jas39

HMM......yeah its an old maxtor, and i am running xp pro sp3...thanks for the info, i;ll reinstall and see what happens...

Watch out for XP sp3. Looks like they're trying to do for XP what they did for Vista. PC Pitstop recommends not installing sp3 until they get the bugs out.

Just one example of the FUBAR is that sp3 is incompatable with my Asus A8N-32 SLI Deluxe motherboard. If I install sp3 the only way to boot my machine would be to plug a USB flash drive in before I turn the machine on.

They'll probably call this a merchandizing campaign to "encourage" sales of Vista. I'll go 100% Kubuntu first.

Captain Dave · 05-21-08, 08:31 PM

Hmmm, I have a A8N-SLI Premium. Maybe I'll wait on SP3 for awhile.

jas39 · 05-21-08, 10:19 PM

strangely enough, now, i haven't had one ctd after hours of playing, and i still haven't reinstalled yet!

kriller2 · 05-22-08, 02:36 AM

Have you installed any service packs lately? Because my PC suddenly crashed alot after installing Service pack 3 for Win XP, but yesterday I downloaded the latest ATI Catalyst 8.5 for Win XP SP3 and now everything runs fine

(I allmost trew my graphics card out of the window, because of the anoying CTD's...

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jas39 · 05-22-08, 06:38 AM

I did.

i should really replace my maxtor, as it is 8 years old now...its the only thing i retained from my old pc....

Wilcke · 05-22-08, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jas39

I did.

i should really replace my maxtor, as it is 8 years old now...its the only thing i retained from my old pc....

That could be a world record for a Maxtor!

My WD's are over 3 years old and I am already getting nervous.

I found out not to long ago that Seagates can be rebuilt! Now thats scary!

maerean_m · 05-22-08, 06:45 AM

I have SP3 with Catalyst 8.4 on an ATi 3850 AGP with no problems.

Rockin Robbins · 05-22-08, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by jas39

strangely enough, now, i haven't had one ctd after hours of playing, and i still haven't reinstalled yet!

See! SUBSIM fixed your problems. DavyJonesFootlocker will be sending you a bill in the morning. Thank you for your prompt payment.

05-20-08, 08:46 PM	#2
snakeyez Last Man Down Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 242 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	I've run Maxtors for years and never had any trouble. And many times, your computer can easily run HOTTER if you take the case off, depending on your airflow setup. jas39, is there any kind of pattern to your crashes? Do you remember what you are doing in the game when a crash happens? __________________ SUBMARINEMUSEUMS.ORG - These are the submarines in your neighborhood! Get involved, they need you. Doyle Blalock - the life of my WWII submarine veteran grandfather. Drum228.org - devoted to the Gato-class museum sub USS Drum (SS-228) complete with war patrol reports, historical info, and restoration progress.

05-22-08, 02:36 AM	#7
kriller2 Ace of the Deep Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,227 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Have you installed any service packs lately? Because my PC suddenly crashed alot after installing Service pack 3 for Win XP, but yesterday I downloaded the latest ATI Catalyst 8.5 for Win XP SP3 and now everything runs fine (I allmost trew my graphics card out of the window, because of the anoying CTD's... ) __________________ *Kriller2.* [MODs] Real Environment mod and Pacific Enviroments 4 mod

05-22-08, 06:45 AM	#10
maerean_m Captain Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 529 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I have SP3 with Catalyst 8.4 on an ATi 3850 AGP with no problems. __________________ Kilroy was here

05-20-08, 02:20 PM	#1
jas39 A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 77 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	HMM......yeah its an old maxtor, and i am running xp pro sp3...thanks for the info, i;ll reinstall and see what happens...

05-21-08, 06:34 AM	#3
jas39 A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 77 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	the first time i ran sh4 on this machine, i started the 2 first submarine school trainings and they immediately CTD'd right after loading. i then tried the "last targets" quick mission, but a few minutes into it, it also crashed. i've checked to make sure that the screen resolution and refresh rate is correct, and ran again. i've noticed that if i spend a few minutes at the nav map, and play around with the time compression at the begining of a mission, the game will not ctd... and yes, i save frequently...

05-21-08, 08:31 PM	#5
Captain Dave Officer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Herriman, Utah Posts: 247 Downloads: 398 Uploads: 3	Hmmm, I have a A8N-SLI Premium. Maybe I'll wait on SP3 for awhile.

05-21-08, 10:19 PM	#6
jas39 A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 77 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	strangely enough, now, i haven't had one ctd after hours of playing, and i still haven't reinstalled yet!

05-22-08, 06:38 AM	#8
jas39 A-ganger Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 77 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	I did. i should really replace my maxtor, as it is 8 years old now...its the only thing i retained from my old pc....