The 4-gig patch

c13Garrison · 08-29-13, 09:39 PM

So, this is the 4-gig patch.

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2889

However, in the commentary that goes along with it it seems to imply that it is only for XP and not Win7, and there also seemed to have been a great deal of trouble installing it.

Does it help a 7 machine?

MACHINE
64bit Win7
3.1gig dual core
8.192 gig ram
Radeon HD 5450 4.095 gb

SOUP
1_TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2-5
1_TMO_25_small_patch
RSRDC_TMO_V502
Fixed Zero Bomb Load RSRDC
LST_TMO_v2
RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1
Improved Stock Environment_v3_TMO&RFB
TDW_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_3_SH4
Easier AI for TMO 2.5 by Orpheus
Donation_Narwhal _v185_TMO
Torpedoupdate1

Sailor Steve · 08-29-13, 10:38 PM

Other way around. The 4-gig patch is for 64-bit systems. It won't work on XP 32-bit. There is a 3-gig switch for XP. Your Win-7 is what it was designed for.

c13Garrison · 08-29-13, 10:48 PM

Ah! Capital. So I just unzip it to the SH4 folder, or does it have a smart install? There were plenty of comments under the download link, almost all questions and few answers- unless there's a different thread I havn't found.

Sailor Steve · 08-29-13, 10:51 PM

I have no clue. My computer is an eight-year-old 32-bit single-core dinosaur.

Bubblehead1980 · 08-30-13, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c13Garrison

Ah! Capital. So I just unzip it to the SH4 folder, or does it have a smart install? There were plenty of comments under the download link, almost all questions and few answers- unless there's a different thread I havn't found.

Just unzip, then move the patch to the SH 4 folder.Then click on it, itll instal itself, just make sure its directed to SH, sometimes itll give some weird destination.

fred8615 · 08-30-13, 09:10 AM

FWIW, I'm using it with Win 8 64 bit with no problems, so it seems to work with 8 too.

Scurvy Dawg · 08-30-13, 10:56 AM

Interesting! So what sort of difference does this make to allowing more RAM to be used? Less lag when there are lots of ships about and your time warping? Higher timewarp speeds?

c13Garrison · 08-30-13, 11:36 AM

Not trying to interrupt you Scurvy, forgive the apparent butting in!

Just to state, I unzipped it to the SH4 folder, and it said it was installed correctly, so I assume its working- however I havn't noticed a difference yet. We'll see how it performs.

It did Not affect the size of the saved games I could load. I had NO idea the saves were so huge. The biggest save I can successfully load is 2050 MB, before and after the patch.

HertogJan · 08-30-13, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by c13Garrison

Just to state, I unzipped it to the SH4 folder, and it said it was installed correctly, so I assume its working- however I havn't noticed a difference yet. We'll see how it performs.

Its just that, your rigg performance will increase, you can set texures much higher if you want to, or have a lot of action on your screen without the system getting overloaded and CTD.

Quote:

Originally Posted by c13Garrison

It did Not affect the size of the saved games I could load. I had NO idea the saves were so huge. The biggest save I can successfully load is 2050 MB, before and after the patch.

Nor did I, I'm playing this game behind a laptop and want to keep saves as 'simple' as possible.

Anyway, good luck and I hope your CTD's are a thing of the past.

Caustic · 08-30-13, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Scurvy Dawg

Interesting! So what sort of difference does this make to allowing more RAM to be used? Less lag when there are lots of ships about and your time warping? Higher timewarp speeds?

Without using this patch or "Large Address Aware", which is another program. My game would have missing textures and random glitches/crashes; due to insufficient ram and I have a 16gb RAM system.

c13Garrison · 09-01-13, 03:56 PM

Just an fyi, the 4gig patch has contributed enormously to sywhy did you do that stem stability. I've been able to maneuver in complex situations with near zero lag or hesitation. I heartily recommend it as nearly a requirement for the game.

ZAGOR64BZ · 09-02-13, 10:53 AM

I have the steam version of SH4 1.5 ; it won't install:say that I have an "unknown" version of sh4.exe.
Any suggestion?

BigWalleye · 09-02-13, 11:28 AM

One of the unadvertised features of Steam!

Caustic · 09-02-13, 07:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZAGOR64BZ

I have the steam version of SH4 1.5 ; it won't install:say that I have an "unknown" version of sh4.exe.
Any suggestion?

http://www.techpowerup.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=112556

Use this program, select the sh4.exe and apply. Works good with the Steam version of the game.

ZAGOR64BZ · 09-04-13, 09:16 AM

Thank you man.

08-29-13, 09:39 PM	#1
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	The 4-gig patch So, this is the 4-gig patch. http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/down...o=file&id=2889 However, in the commentary that goes along with it it seems to imply that it is only for XP and not Win7, and there also seemed to have been a great deal of trouble installing it. Does it help a 7 machine? MACHINE 64bit Win7 3.1gig dual core 8.192 gig ram Radeon HD 5450 4.095 gb SOUP 1_TriggerMaru_Overhaul_2-5 1_TMO_25_small_patch RSRDC_TMO_V502 Fixed Zero Bomb Load RSRDC LST_TMO_v2 RSRDC_V5xx_Patch1 Improved Stock Environment_v3_TMO&RFB TDW_Ship_Plane_Fire_Damage_v1_3_SH4 Easier AI for TMO 2.5 by Orpheus Donation_Narwhal _v185_TMO Torpedoupdate1

08-29-13, 10:38 PM	#2
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	Other way around. The 4-gig patch is for 64-bit systems. It won't work on XP 32-bit. There is a 3-gig switch for XP. Your Win-7 is what it was designed for. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-29-13, 10:51 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	I have no clue. My computer is an eight-year-old 32-bit single-core dinosaur. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-30-13, 09:10 AM	#6
fred8615 Saint of the seas Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sorrento, Louisiana Posts: 1,320 Downloads: 265 Uploads: 127	FWIW, I'm using it with Win 8 64 bit with no problems, so it seems to work with 8 too. __________________ Frederick J. Barnett Radio Stations & Music Captain's Desk Photos FJB Camera Pre Pearl Harbor Career Start Office links, Info Boxes, & 50 cal Crew Rank Fix Sub Class Info Real Subs SH4 Randomizer Sub Images Office Images Sub Pinups & Pics 24 Hour Clocks Office Posters Nav Map Make-Over Add-ons FJB Navigation Maps Office Window Chronographs Someone's got to take the responsibility if the job's going to get done! Do you think that's easy?! - Gregory Peck, The Guns of Navarone.

08-29-13, 10:48 PM	#3
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Ah! Capital. So I just unzip it to the SH4 folder, or does it have a smart install? There were plenty of comments under the download link, almost all questions and few answers- unless there's a different thread I havn't found.

08-30-13, 10:56 AM	#7
Scurvy Dawg Swabbie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 12 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 0	Interesting! So what sort of difference does this make to allowing more RAM to be used? Less lag when there are lots of ships about and your time warping? Higher timewarp speeds?

08-30-13, 11:36 AM	#8
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Not trying to interrupt you Scurvy, forgive the apparent butting in! Just to state, I unzipped it to the SH4 folder, and it said it was installed correctly, so I assume its working- however I havn't noticed a difference yet. We'll see how it performs. It did Not affect the size of the saved games I could load. I had NO idea the saves were so huge. The biggest save I can successfully load is 2050 MB, before and after the patch.

09-01-13, 03:56 PM	#11
c13Garrison Ensign Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Chicago-ish, USA Posts: 223 Downloads: 14 Uploads: 0	Just an fyi, the 4gig patch has contributed enormously to sywhy did you do that stem stability. I've been able to maneuver in complex situations with near zero lag or hesitation. I heartily recommend it as nearly a requirement for the game.

09-02-13, 10:53 AM	#12
ZAGOR64BZ Mate Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 52 Downloads: 231 Uploads: 0	I have the steam version of SH4 1.5 ; it won't install:say that I have an "unknown" version of sh4.exe. Any suggestion?

09-02-13, 11:28 AM	#13
BigWalleye Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: On the Eye-lond, mon! Posts: 1,987 Downloads: 465 Uploads: 0	One of the unadvertised features of Steam!

09-04-13, 09:16 AM	#15
ZAGOR64BZ Mate Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Italy Posts: 52 Downloads: 231 Uploads: 0	Thank you man.