Constant crashes to desktop!

[Awelorn]

Hello I have been playing silent hunter for several days now.I like it but I'm struggling with constant crashes of the game.Cant play like this any more.Also there is alot of bugs. Exp somethimes my periskop will be completly white.loading the game dosent help i have to exit it and then load.

My configuration is:
Core 2 duo E6750 2.6
3 GB ram
Windows 7 ultimate
Nvidia 8600 GTS

All my setting are set to low.
Mods im using are:

Magnum_Opus_v0_0_1
Antilag
nvidia missing lights
Original map colors
Remove steelvikings shadow mod
New UI_TDC_7_0_1_By DarkWraith
Manos scope patch for 8x5
New UI_TDC_7_0_1 Das boot crew
FX_Update_0_0_19_By DarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_37_By DarkWraith
Air torpedos
Critical hit 1.2
Accurate german flags
DBSM_music_1_0_4
Morale mod

So if anybody have any idea?

your cpu will do but you definately will have issues with a 8600 card so upgrade to at least a 460 or better in the 1gb or higher onboard ram, that should make a huge difference for you.

also with 3 gb ram you aint got much left after the operating system uses up 1gb by itself so you should max out the limit to what your motherboard can handle which is most likely 4gb so see if you have open slots to add a 1gb stick or if you need to replace a lesser stick that is installed. ram is so cheap now i would suggest you buy a 4gb set of ram (2x2gb set) in the highest speed your motherboard can run since most computers arent built using the fastest or the maximum ram they can handle.


you have an old system and sh5 is needing a little better computer then you have so if you max out the ram and get a decent video card that has its own large ram capacity then your marginal system should be able to run the game without the ctd or at least they will be few and far between when they do happen.

also if you are running a 32bit operating system then apply the 4gb patch so your computer can use a full 4gb instead of being limited to 2gb which is what 32bit operating systems are set up to be limited to.

last point is if you have a lesser system that has trouble running the game it is criticle that before you play you do a full cleanup on your computer to clear out all memmory storage that has been used, do a disk cleanup and run spyware cleaners, make sure its defragged if you have been downloading anything. it doesnt seam like much but every bit helps when you barely have enough to do the job

[Targor Avelany]

I would also say to

a) update the MO to 0.0.2 patch (you can find it in the same thread)
b) get rid of MO completely. There are waaaaaay too many changes been made to most of the mods on the list, which might be causing you the CTDs when some of the files are rewritten with newer mods.

I would also strongly recommend to look at sober's mod list, and amazingly ballanced compilation of mods in the right ammount and proper load.

Make sure that you are patched to 1.2
Make sure that if you are using TDW's EXE Patcher you are not using it on Steam version.
Lower graphical settings. One of the major thing - Vertical Sync is OFF!

well, and let us know if you figure it out.

[Awelorn]

Thank u for your help.

Never done this mod stuff so im kind confused.So basicly you are sugesting that i remove this mods I m using now i try this mega mod?

[Targor Avelany]

Originally Posted by Awelorn

Thank u for your help.

Never done this mod stuff so im kind confused.So basicly you are sugesting that i remove this mods I m using now i try this mega mod?

well, sober's list is not exactly a mega-mod; but it is a list of mods that he is currently using and that work well together from him own observations.
If you take your time, read the his instructions, and be not afraid to learn something new - you'll have no problem getting it running

[Kalleblom]

Originally Posted by Webster

also if you are running a 32bit operating system then apply the 4gb patch so your computer can use a full 4gb instead of being limited to 2gb which is what 32bit operating systems are set up to be limited to.

I'm Not sure, but i think for this System the 3gig Switch is the One to use. The 4 Gig switch, as i know, is for 64bit System, but the sh5.exe Stock exe is already prepared for using more then 4 gb

Originally Posted by Webster

last point is if you have a lesser system that has trouble running the game it is criticle that before you play you do a full cleanup on your computer to clear out all memmory storage that has been used, do a disk cleanup and run spyware cleaners, make sure its defragged if you have been downloading anything. it doesnt seam like much but every bit helps when you barely have enough to do the job

Good point

[THE_MASK]

The morale was fixed in patch 1.2

[Awelorn]

Just a little update.Today i played with some of mods from sobers mod list.And the game didnt crash for the 2 hours I played it.So that was nice suprise!I put Vertical sync off as recomended.Also i instaled that antilag mod to my Silent hunter 5.Was that correct or should i remove it?
Now about sobers mod list i do have some questions.Dynamic Environment SH5 Basemod (normal ) V2.1...i used this but the nights are just to dark for me.So was wondering if i use Brighter nights how the correct order should look like?Like this or:


Dynamic Environment SH5 Basemod (normal ) V2.1
Dynamic Environment SH5 Brighter nights
Dynamic Environment SH5 Skycolor fot fix Darknights

Also about Open Horizonts do u suggest i put full mod or considering my low pc spec i use light version?

[volodya61]

The better order is:

Dynamic Environment SH5 Basemod (normal ) V2.1
Dynamic Environment SH5 v 2.1 - Skycolor Hotfix #1

And Open Horizons..
Try to use only OH-II base v2

Dynamic Environment SH5 v 2.1 - Skycolor Hotfix #1 - http://www.mediafire.com/?gaqesn7akwdwkyb