Convoy=Computer restart??

duner2000 · 10-24-12, 06:48 AM

Guys every time i met a convoy my computer restarts (not even ctd), i assume it is about memory but all other times the game works just fine. It happens just when the map shows hydrophone contacts but before sonarman report about the contacts.

I gave up using environment, sub texture and OHII to save up RAM but to no avail :-( I give you my mod and computer specs below, anything i can correct with mods or should i use a program that frees up ram (any such program suggestions?)

Thanks..

Accurate German Flags
NDB,NDH OM#1 - No Dialog Indicator
U-Boat Propulsion SFX
Unterseeboot SFX
German U-Boat Hydrophone SFX
MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Stock w beards
German U-Boat Crew Language Pack
FX_Update_0_0_19_ByTheDarkWraith
NewUIs_TDC_7_1_0_ByTheDarkWraith
IRAI_0_0_37_ByTheDarkWraith
TDW_No_Hydrophone_On_Surface_No_Aircraft_Spotting_ 1_1_0
Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0
TDW_Ship_Inertia_1_1_0
Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1
Grossdeutscher Rundfunk
Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2(for OHIIv1.3)
Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6
AOB slide ruller for TDW UIs and MO by stoianm
Manos Scopes-patch for 8x5
U-Boat Ballast Tanks SFX

i5 750 2.6 Ghz 4 core / ECS P55H-A BLACK SERIES / 2X ATI RADEON HD5670 1GB DDR RAM CROSSFIRED / LG W2261 HDMI FULL HD MONITOR / 2X2GB KINGSTON RAM / 500GB SEAGATE 7200rpm HARDDISK / SEAGATE GOFLEX 2TB USB HARDDISK / LOGITECH X560 5+1 SURROUND SYSTEM
WIN XP HOME SP3

Segwin · 10-24-12, 10:18 AM

You can try a program like EndItAll to close programs that are running in the background thereby freeing up memory. You can find it here: http://enditall.en.softonic.com/

It's not permanent so when you restart your computer all the background stuff will restart.

Might be worth a shot.

duner2000 · 10-24-12, 10:37 AM

Thanks mate, win task manager shows i have 2gb ram free, i really cannot understand a convoy use all 2 gb memory instantly, initiating computer restart...

I would like to have mod config help first before going to drastic measures like killitall or even changing operating sytem to win7 BCS I WANT TO PLAY THIS GAME AND WORKING ON IT FOR THREE WEEKS NOW :-)

GT182 · 10-24-12, 03:01 PM

Your system should run it just fine without a CTD, but 2.1 seems a bit underpowered. I'm running an i5 2.81 quadcore with 4GB of DDR3 matched RAM, and a Zotac 8800GT 1GB graphics card. No CTDs here. Going to upgrade to an i7 soon for more power,along with a newr graphics card..... as soon as I can afford them.

There is a 4 GB patch that will up your memory useage to 3.7. Get that and see what happens. Know too that XP will never use more than 4GB of RAM. The only way you can is with Windows 7, and I believe that will let you used up to 16GB.

What size power supply do you have? A 750watt is about the lowest size to use with the hardware you have. 2 graphics cards could be the drain on yours making the SH5 crash.

Also your processor cooling might cause it. I've been running a Corsair H-50 water cooling setup, and it works a lot better than just a fan.

And make sure you keep the inside of you case and hardware clean. Dust and all that other crud getting sucked in will cause problems too.... even major problems more sooner than later.

duner2000 · 10-24-12, 04:48 PM

Man your config is really good, water cooling wow, its still like something scary to me ,you know water and electricity in the same place, but i heard it is very efficient if applied right..

And good luck with the future upgrades..

I have a FSP Epsilon 80plus 700W and if this is the cause of restart, i will go and cry, as i have played Need for speed, Crysis and Prototype in this
machine with zero problem. Also stock SH5 do not crash on convoys so i still bet on hydrophone mod failure in some way.

If problem is not solved I will upgrade to win7 and try SH5 and mods again on it, instead of running 4gig patch on XP, it will be a more definitive solution i guess, because i have 3 gb sys ram and 2 gb video ram, if that doesnt do it nothing will :-)

Please anybody comment on a mod solution..

THE_MASK · 10-24-12, 06:15 PM

Windoze xp = 2gigs memory = not enough memory for mods .
Windoze 7 64 bit = 4 gigs used by the game - graphics card - operating system = just enough memory with all the mods .

10-24-12, 03:01 PM	#4
GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Your system should run it just fine without a CTD, but 2.1 seems a bit underpowered. I'm running an i5 2.81 quadcore with 4GB of DDR3 matched RAM, and a Zotac 8800GT 1GB graphics card. No CTDs here. Going to upgrade to an i7 soon for more power,along with a newr graphics card..... as soon as I can afford them. There is a 4 GB patch that will up your memory useage to 3.7. Get that and see what happens. Know too that XP will never use more than 4GB of RAM. The only way you can is with Windows 7, and I believe that will let you used up to 16GB. What size power supply do you have? A 750watt is about the lowest size to use with the hardware you have. 2 graphics cards could be the drain on yours making the SH5 crash. Also your processor cooling might cause it. I've been running a Corsair H-50 water cooling setup, and it works a lot better than just a fan. And make sure you keep the inside of you case and hardware clean. Dust and all that other crud getting sucked in will cause problems too.... even major problems more sooner than later. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

10-24-12, 06:48 AM	#1
duner2000 Watch Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 20 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	Convoy=Computer restart?? Guys every time i met a convoy my computer restarts (not even ctd), i assume it is about memory but all other times the game works just fine. It happens just when the map shows hydrophone contacts but before sonarman report about the contacts. I gave up using environment, sub texture and OHII to save up RAM but to no avail :-( I give you my mod and computer specs below, anything i can correct with mods or should i use a program that frees up ram (any such program suggestions?) Thanks.. Accurate German Flags NDB,NDH OM#1 - No Dialog Indicator U-Boat Propulsion SFX Unterseeboot SFX German U-Boat Hydrophone SFX MightyFine Crew Mod 1.2.1 Stock w beards German U-Boat Crew Language Pack FX_Update_0_0_19_ByTheDarkWraith NewUIs_TDC_7_1_0_ByTheDarkWraith IRAI_0_0_37_ByTheDarkWraith TDW_No_Hydrophone_On_Surface_No_Aircraft_Spotting_ 1_1_0 Cerberus62 Corrected Depth Charge Projector 1.0 TDW_Ship_Inertia_1_1_0 Reworked Morale and Abilities v.1.1 Grossdeutscher Rundfunk Trevally Tutorial - All v0.2(for OHIIv1.3) Trevally Automated Scripts v0.6 AOB slide ruller for TDW UIs and MO by stoianm Manos Scopes-patch for 8x5 U-Boat Ballast Tanks SFX i5 750 2.6 Ghz 4 core / ECS P55H-A BLACK SERIES / 2X ATI RADEON HD5670 1GB DDR RAM CROSSFIRED / LG W2261 HDMI FULL HD MONITOR / 2X2GB KINGSTON RAM / 500GB SEAGATE 7200rpm HARDDISK / SEAGATE GOFLEX 2TB USB HARDDISK / LOGITECH X560 5+1 SURROUND SYSTEM WIN XP HOME SP3 Last edited by duner2000; 10-24-12 at 07:13 AM.

10-24-12, 10:18 AM	#2
Segwin Planesman Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 187 Downloads: 127 Uploads: 0	You can try a program like EndItAll to close programs that are running in the background thereby freeing up memory. You can find it here: http://enditall.en.softonic.com/ It's not permanent so when you restart your computer all the background stuff will restart. Might be worth a shot.

10-24-12, 10:37 AM	#3
duner2000 Watch Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 20 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	Thanks mate, win task manager shows i have 2gb ram free, i really cannot understand a convoy use all 2 gb memory instantly, initiating computer restart... I would like to have mod config help first before going to drastic measures like killitall or even changing operating sytem to win7 BCS I WANT TO PLAY THIS GAME AND WORKING ON IT FOR THREE WEEKS NOW :-)

10-24-12, 04:48 PM	#5
duner2000 Watch Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 20 Downloads: 71 Uploads: 0	Man your config is really good, water cooling wow, its still like something scary to me ,you know water and electricity in the same place, but i heard it is very efficient if applied right.. And good luck with the future upgrades.. I have a FSP Epsilon 80plus 700W and if this is the cause of restart, i will go and cry, as i have played Need for speed, Crysis and Prototype in this machine with zero problem. Also stock SH5 do not crash on convoys so i still bet on hydrophone mod failure in some way. If problem is not solved I will upgrade to win7 and try SH5 and mods again on it, instead of running 4gig patch on XP, it will be a more definitive solution i guess, because i have 3 gb sys ram and 2 gb video ram, if that doesnt do it nothing will :-) Please anybody comment on a mod solution..

10-24-12, 06:15 PM	#6
THE_MASK Ace of the deep . Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9,226 Downloads: 901 Uploads: 73	Windoze xp = 2gigs memory = not enough memory for mods . Windoze 7 64 bit = 4 gigs used by the game - graphics card - operating system = just enough memory with all the mods .