Computer Keeps Crashing While Running SH3

Subnuts · 09-05-10, 11:52 AM

I seem to be having the worst luck with SH3 these last couple days...

I'm running SH3 v 1.4 with GWX and no other mods. I can start a new mission or campaign or mission just fine for up to 20 minutes, and BAM, it happens. My computer just shuts completely down, and I'm staring at a "no signal" message on my monitor. I uninstalled SH3 and GWX and reinstalled both, making sure all traces of the original were removed from my PC. Same problem again. I'm not getting this problem with any other programs on my machine, so I'm assuming it just hates SH3. Anyone have any ideas of what might be going on here?

I swear, when I get a new computer, it's not going to have Vista installed. It's as gamer-friendly as a kick in the crotch.

L_DOG · 09-05-10, 11:59 AM

maby your cooling fans need cleaning ?

Pisces · 09-05-10, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by L_DOG

maby your cooling fans need cleaning ?

I think so too. It must be a power issue or temperature fail-safe.

Jimbuna · 09-05-10, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Pisces

I think so too. It must be a power issue or temperature fail-safe.

Agreed...especially when considering the time aspect

HW3 · 09-05-10, 02:11 PM

Yes it is definitely a heat/cooling related issue.

pickinthebanjo · 09-05-10, 06:14 PM

Processor hit it's max thermal limit and shut itself down to prevent the cores from burning. If your running an Intel chip download this -http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/1691/mirrors.php if it's AMD use this one instead - http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/Core-Temp-setup.exe

Run those while running prime95 and watch your temperatures climb. If they go above 80 degrees you have to either get a better heatsink/air cooler or clean your old one and apply some new thermal compound.

It's a simple process really, shouldn't take more than an hour

Gerald · 09-05-10, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Subnuts

I seem to be having the worst luck with SH3 these last couple days...

I'm running SH3 v 1.4 with GWX and no other mods. I can start a new mission or campaign or mission just fine for up to 20 minutes, and BAM, it happens. My computer just shuts completely down, and I'm staring at a "no signal" message on my monitor. I uninstalled SH3 and GWX and reinstalled both, making sure all traces of the original were removed from my PC. Same problem again. I'm not getting this problem with any other programs on my machine, so I'm assuming it just hates SH3. Anyone have any ideas of what might be going on here?

I swear, when I get a new computer, it's not going to have Vista installed. It's as gamer-friendly as a kick in the crotch.

and you should make an upgrade, I would choose Windows 7 before Vista.What has occurred can be memory related, what are your other PC spec.

09-05-10, 11:52 AM	#1
Subnuts The Old Man Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,658 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Computer Keeps Crashing While Running SH3 I seem to be having the worst luck with SH3 these last couple days... I'm running SH3 v 1.4 with GWX and no other mods. I can start a new mission or campaign or mission just fine for up to 20 minutes, and BAM, it happens. My computer just shuts completely down, and I'm staring at a "no signal" message on my monitor. I uninstalled SH3 and GWX and reinstalled both, making sure all traces of the original were removed from my PC. Same problem again. I'm not getting this problem with any other programs on my machine, so I'm assuming it just hates SH3. Anyone have any ideas of what might be going on here? I swear, when I get a new computer, it's not going to have Vista installed. It's as gamer-friendly as a kick in the crotch. __________________ My Amazon.com reviews

09-05-10, 11:59 AM	#2
L_DOG Bosun Join Date: May 2005 Location: SPARTA,TENNESSEE Posts: 67 Downloads: 133 Uploads: 0	maby your cooling fans need cleaning ? __________________ Reenacting the 10.Komapany Großdeutschland Div.

09-05-10, 02:11 PM	#5
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Yes it is definitely a heat/cooling related issue. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

09-05-10, 06:14 PM	#6
pickinthebanjo Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 651 Downloads: 282 Uploads: 0	Processor hit it's max thermal limit and shut itself down to prevent the cores from burning. If your running an Intel chip download this -http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/1691/mirrors.php if it's AMD use this one instead - http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/Core-Temp-setup.exe Run those while running prime95 and watch your temperatures climb. If they go above 80 degrees you have to either get a better heatsink/air cooler or clean your old one and apply some new thermal compound. It's a simple process really, shouldn't take more than an hour __________________ Intel Core I7 980x - ASUS Rampage III - EVGA GTX 570 - OCZ Gold 1600Mhz 6Gb - Intel X25-M 80Gb - Coolermaster HAF 932 - Windows 7 Ultimate - CoolerMaster 1200W SH3 Deeper Torpedo Launch / Realistic Crush Depth Mod Here - http://www.filefront.com/user/pickinthebanjo