New comp. CTD

pabbi · 04-14-09, 07:17 AM

My computer crashed on me so i had to by a new one.
This is my new computer.

NVIDEA GeForce 9800 GT
Microsoft Windows XP Home
Version 5.1 2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
Total Physical Memory 2048,00 MB
Available Physical Memory 1,33 GB
Total Virtual Memory 2,00 GB
Availeble Virtual Memory 1,96 GB

Game version 1.4 with these mods.
REL_TriggerMaru_Overhaul
RSRDC_TMOv14_V370
RSRDC_V370_Pach1
SCAF1.2_for_TMO-RSRDCv370
Webster's Real Lifeboats Fix for v1.4
TABLE MAP 1,3
PULL_DOWN_MAp with ROUTES_14
Gunmod
Map Colour Scheme 3

My computer randomly crashes to desktop it has never happend before so i think it has something to do with my videocard NVIDEA GeForce 9800 GT. Any idea's.

Edit.
It is wrong to say crash to desktop more like, the game freezes and i have to restart my computer.

AVGWarhawk · 04-14-09, 09:19 AM

What I would do is only load TMO and see how it goes. If no CTD then start adding RSRD. If still no CTD then continue adding the other mods until you CTD. Then last one you load that creates CTD then you know the culprit. I suspect one of your mods is causing the CTD. I suspect any one of the mods following TMO/RSRD is causing the CTD. Not because they are bad mods but they were possibily not designed to work with TMO/RSRD.

Peto · 04-14-09, 09:37 AM

Yep. That's the best place to start. If that doesn't fix it go to nvidia.com and download the driver for your video card. Sometimes the drivers that ship with new systems are pretty lame. The 9800 GT(x)'s rock!

Armistead · 04-14-09, 10:16 AM

I think Warhawk is right...I see a few mods there that probably have issues. Don't know what gun mod you're using, but I loaded one up on
top of the same basic mod package you're using and had the same problem, so may want to look at that one.

You probably know, but if it's new with a big bundle package, it's probably running every service and program in the background and you may be a lttle low on ram with the mods, but you should still be running the game OK. I would cut off every service and program not needed and add some ram when you can.

FIREWALL · 04-14-09, 10:32 AM

Hi pabbi

These guys seem to have covered all the bases pretty well.

One thing I can add is it might be a bad ram stick.

I had simular problem with GWX and it started out of nowhere.

Jimbuna told me to check there and, BINGO, problem solved.

And all 4 of my 1gb sticks were new after build.

Hope it's something simple.

04-14-09, 01:34 PM

you'll probably need to use "nhancer" too so some of the older games work with your new card and new drivers.

get it here: http://www.nhancer.com/?dat=downloads

FIREWALL · 04-14-09, 01:48 PM

Since you posted on SH4 forum and not the new forum about computer problems.

I assume it happens with SH4.

Do's this happen with any other games ?

pabbi · 04-14-09, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Since you posted on SH4 forum and not the new forum about computer problems.

I assume it happens with SH4.

Do's this happen with any other games ?

No this has only happened with SH4 and it never happened on my old computer with nvidia 7800.

Armistead · 04-14-09, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

Hi pabbi

These guys seem to have covered all the bases pretty well.

One thing I can add is it might be a bad ram stick.

I had simular problem with GWX and it started out of nowhere.

Jimbuna told me to check there and, BINGO, problem solved.

And all 4 of my 1gb sticks were new after build.

Hope it's something simple.

He said new, so it better not be, lol, but I can feel your pain. I spent 3 days trying to fix my cp, just locked up and rebooted before the DT. About went nuts and finally pulled out the sticks one at a time and bingo...about made me sick after hours of trying to reinstall windows, new hard drive, video card, win, ect....

04-14-09, 05:55 PM

i would double check all your data connections, those damn sata connectors never seem to make solid connections to the mobo. dont know why they feel so loose all the time. its a good idea to remove your ram and then reinstall it. often new parts feel solid but may not be fully seated or they can have a contact thats got overspray on it and needs to rub a little for good contact.

if everything checks out ok it may be a PSU dropping out on you causing low voltage crash

pabbi · 04-14-09, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEBSTER

i would double check all your data connections, those damn sata connectors never seem to make solid connections to the mobo. dont know why they feel so loose all the time. its a good idea to remove your ram and then reinstall it. often new parts feel solid but may not be fully seated or they can have a contact thats got overspray on it and needs to rub a little for good contact.

if everything checks out ok it may be a PSU dropping out on you causing low voltage crash

Quote:

Originally Posted by WEBSTER

you'll probably need to use "nhancer" too so some of the older games work with your new card and new drivers.

get it here: http://www.nhancer.com/?dat=downloads

Thanks Webster i downloaded nhancer and well did not use it (it looks like a good program) but it helpt me in understanding the nvidea settings which are very custumer friendly ones you get the hang of it.

Thanks again gentlemen.

Edit.

One happy skipper here just sank Maya Heavy Cruiser, 9850 tons

AVGWarhawk · 04-15-09, 12:28 PM

I run the Nvidia program for my 9800. IMO, all anyone needs. Your game is working and that is all that matters in the end

FIREWALL · 04-15-09, 12:32 PM

What fixed the problem ? Pass it on to help the next guy.

pabbi · 04-15-09, 04:37 PM

What i did was i opened NVIDEA control panel==>manage 3d settings==> then go to program settings and add a program to customize and from there on it is pretty mutch the same as nHancer sett the filters the way you prefere, i sett them to application controled.

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...h4/nvidea2.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...sh4/nvidea.jpg

Hope this is not to complicated to understand.

04-15-09, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

I run the Nvidia program for my 9800. IMO, all anyone needs. Your game is working and that is all that matters in the end

with my 8800GT it wont run any of the medal of honor games at all as it is set with defaults (ctd only) so nhancer sets it correctly for those to work, otherwise i would agree with you.

i hate reading instructions so maybe i could have found a button on the nvidia control panel to do the same auto setting but nhancer was easier than reading instructions lol.

04-14-09, 07:17 AM	#1
pabbi Subsim Overlord Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: On the top of the world Posts: 215 Downloads: 454 Uploads: 0	New comp. CTD My computer crashed on me so i had to by a new one. This is my new computer. NVIDEA GeForce 9800 GT Microsoft Windows XP Home Version 5.1 2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600 Total Physical Memory 2048,00 MB Available Physical Memory 1,33 GB Total Virtual Memory 2,00 GB Availeble Virtual Memory 1,96 GB Game version 1.4 with these mods. REL_TriggerMaru_Overhaul RSRDC_TMOv14_V370 RSRDC_V370_Pach1 SCAF1.2_for_TMO-RSRDCv370 Webster's Real Lifeboats Fix for v1.4 TABLE MAP 1,3 PULL_DOWN_MAp with ROUTES_14 Gunmod Map Colour Scheme 3 My computer randomly crashes to desktop it has never happend before so i think it has something to do with my videocard NVIDEA GeForce 9800 GT. Any idea's. Edit. It is wrong to say crash to desktop more like, the game freezes and i have to restart my computer. __________________ On the top of the world Last edited by pabbi; 04-14-09 at 08:21 AM.

04-14-09, 09:19 AM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,257 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	What I would do is only load TMO and see how it goes. If no CTD then start adding RSRD. If still no CTD then continue adding the other mods until you CTD. Then last one you load that creates CTD then you know the culprit. I suspect one of your mods is causing the CTD. I suspect any one of the mods following TMO/RSRD is causing the CTD. Not because they are bad mods but they were possibily not designed to work with TMO/RSRD. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

04-14-09, 09:37 AM	#3
Peto Ace of the Deep Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The details of my life are quite inconsequential Posts: 1,049 Downloads: 4 Uploads: 0	Yep. That's the best place to start. If that doesn't fix it go to nvidia.com and download the driver for your video card. Sometimes the drivers that ship with new systems are pretty lame. The 9800 GT(x)'s rock! __________________ If your target has a 30 degree AOB, the range from his base course line equals the current range divided by 2.

04-14-09, 10:32 AM	#5
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Hi pabbi These guys seem to have covered all the bases pretty well. One thing I can add is it might be a bad ram stick. I had simular problem with GWX and it started out of nowhere. Jimbuna told me to check there and, BINGO, problem solved. And all 4 of my 1gb sticks were new after build. Hope it's something simple. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

04-14-09, 01:48 PM	#7
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Since you posted on SH4 forum and not the new forum about computer problems. I assume it happens with SH4. Do's this happen with any other games ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

04-14-09, 10:16 AM	#4
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	I think Warhawk is right...I see a few mods there that probably have issues. Don't know what gun mod you're using, but I loaded one up on top of the same basic mod package you're using and had the same problem, so may want to look at that one. You probably know, but if it's new with a big bundle package, it's probably running every service and program in the background and you may be a lttle low on ram with the mods, but you should still be running the game OK. I would cut off every service and program not needed and add some ram when you can.

04-14-09, 01:34 PM	#6
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	you'll probably need to use "nhancer" too so some of the older games work with your new card and new drivers. get it here: http://www.nhancer.com/?dat=downloads

04-14-09, 05:55 PM	#10
Webster Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	i would double check all your data connections, those damn sata connectors never seem to make solid connections to the mobo. dont know why they feel so loose all the time. its a good idea to remove your ram and then reinstall it. often new parts feel solid but may not be fully seated or they can have a contact thats got overspray on it and needs to rub a little for good contact. if everything checks out ok it may be a PSU dropping out on you causing low voltage crash

04-15-09, 12:28 PM	#12
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,257 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	I run the Nvidia program for my 9800. IMO, all anyone needs. Your game is working and that is all that matters in the end __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

04-15-09, 12:32 PM	#13
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	What fixed the problem ? Pass it on to help the next guy. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

04-15-09, 04:37 PM	#14
pabbi Subsim Overlord Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: On the top of the world Posts: 215 Downloads: 454 Uploads: 0	What i did was i opened NVIDEA control panel==>manage 3d settings==> then go to program settings and add a program to customize and from there on it is pretty mutch the same as nHancer sett the filters the way you prefere, i sett them to application controled. http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...h4/nvidea2.jpg http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t...sh4/nvidea.jpg Hope this is not to complicated to understand. __________________ On the top of the world