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bigdawgfoxx
08-12-2004, 01:25 AM
Ok. I have my specs in sig...which most of yall prob have memorized by now haha but anyway...

I downloaded Doom III, and I know this isnt gameworld but im almost certain it is a hardware problem.

I installed the game on Mattesca's computer and it worked fine, and his video card is a FX5600 256MB version. When he did the hardware scan to find best video settings it put his at 800X600 on High Quality. It put mine on 800X600 on Medium Quality....wierd.

I can play the game for about 5 mins then the screen looks all scrambly and stuff and just freezes up and i have to ctrl alt delete it..

I tried a reformat, reinstall, all stock settings, and disabling fastwrites...

I dont know what to do anymore...please help :helpsmile:

TheRealDave
08-12-2004, 01:38 AM
Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@12 August 2004 - 02:26
I installed the game on Mattesca's computer and it worked fine, and his video card is a FX5600 256MB version. When he did the hardware scan to find best video settings it put his at 800X600 on High Quality. It put mine on 800X600 on Medium Quality....wierd.
That kinda makes me think it could be a driver issue. Not too sure though.

TheDave
08-12-2004, 01:40 AM
reinstall. it may be a corrupt texture or sound that doesnt load till you reach a certain check point

peat moss
08-12-2004, 01:41 AM
Originally posted by TheRealDave+11 August 2004 - 17:39--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (TheRealDave &#064; 11 August 2004 - 17:39)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bigdawgfoxx@12 August 2004 - 02:26
I installed the game on Mattesca&#39;s computer and it worked fine, and his video card is a FX5600 256MB version.&nbsp; When he did the hardware scan to find best video settings it put his at 800X600 on High Quality.&nbsp; It put mine on 800X600 on Medium Quality....wierd.
That kinda makes me think it could be a driver issue. Not too sure though. [/b][/quote]
Yepper&#39;s what drivers bigguy?




Edit: http://topic.news.filefront.com/8237;/ATi_...ecific_Drivers/ (http://topic.news.filefront.com/8237;/ATi_Releases_Doom_3_Specific_Drivers/)

TheRealDave
08-12-2004, 01:50 AM
Originally posted by peat moss@12 August 2004 - 02:42
http://topic.news.filefront.com/8237;/ATi_...ecific_Drivers/ (http://topic.news.filefront.com/8237;/ATi_Releases_Doom_3_Specific_Drivers/)
So very reasuring&#33;

These are beta, if your computer blows up, it&#39;s your damn fault. :lol: :lol:

bigdawgfoxx
08-12-2004, 01:53 AM
Im using 4.7 and I stated that I have reinstalled, hell I did a whole reformat lol

TheDave
08-12-2004, 01:56 AM
Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@12 August 2004 - 01:54
Im using 4.7 and I stated that I have reinstalled, hell I did a whole reformat lol
its 3am. dont pick on me :(

mattesca
08-12-2004, 03:18 AM
foxx maybe ur video card is just fucked

peat moss
08-12-2004, 03:23 AM
Originally posted by TheRealDave+11 August 2004 - 17:51--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (TheRealDave @ 11 August 2004 - 17:51)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-peat moss@12 August 2004 - 02:42
http://topic.news.filefront.com/8237;/ATi_...ecific_Drivers/ (http://topic.news.filefront.com/8237;/ATi_Releases_Doom_3_Specific_Drivers/)
So very reasuring&#33;

These are beta, if your computer blows up, it&#39;s your damn fault. :lol: :lol: [/b][/quote]
Yes but so refreshingly honest . ;)

Virtualbody1234
08-12-2004, 03:24 AM
I can play the game for about 5 mins then the screen looks all scrambly and stuff and just freezes up

What about cooling. Is the cooling working properly on that card?

Spock4
08-12-2004, 05:13 AM
Originally posted by Virtualbody1234@12 August 2004 - 03:25

I can play the game for about 5 mins then the screen looks all scrambly and stuff and just freezes up

What about cooling. Is the cooling working properly on that card?
Its a cooling problem, it tends to heat up I guess while playing DOOM3
Do you have good ventilation in your computer?

bigdawgfoxx
08-12-2004, 11:03 AM
Yeah....I have 2 intakes and 2 exhaust and 2 in PSU and the cooling on my card is working...

Its all at stock. If this thing is overheating, Im gona try to take it back cuz it shouldnt be doing that.

Whats wierd is that its always worked on NFSU and BF1942 and lots of other games...

mattesca
08-12-2004, 12:06 PM
Yeah foxx tis is Doom 3, not battlefield