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My new computer hates the Infinity Engine

Discussion in 'Playground' started by Frog, Jul 16, 2002.

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    I have a problem. Got a new computer and tried to run BG:II and the computer restarts during the game at random intervals. Does the same exact same thing with PS:T. It continues even after installing the patches. This makes it almost impossible to play through these games because its so unprodectiable. Could happen in the first 5 minutes or 1 hour in. Who knows? All I know is I don't want the computer restarting when I haven't saved. I tired disabling EAX and it didn't solve anything.

    My computer is running Windows XP Pro. I have a 1.6 P4, GeFore4 Ti 4400 with the lastest drivers, and 512 DDR RAM.

    Can anyone help?
     
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    Crazy.

    What detonators are you using?

    I've drilled down IwD and Bg2 many times under XP; on a Dell p2-266 laptop and an AMD desktop with a Geforce2 Ultra. Rock solid, or at least, rock solid compared to 95% of all the other games out.

    Could be a driver issue, or a hardware issue. Since drivers cost you more time than money, that's where I'd start if I were you. Cpu temps and Agp settings can be another factor.
     
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    The newest detonator at the Nivida site.

    I don't know if its the cpu temp. I checked the pc probe and its reads 40 C.

    All my non-infinity engine games run fine, so there should be some kind of known issue.


    [This message has been edited by Frog (edited July 16, 2002).]
     
    Frog, Jul 16, 2002
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    What sound card are you using?

    You might also try just deleting the game folder and reinstalling. It could be a corrupted save game, which means you almost have to start over.
     
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    [​IMG] Its not a corrupt save as it happens when I load any of the saves. Remember, this isn't just one game. It happends on both BG:II and PST. I reinstalled PST and it still occurs.

    I have onboard sound. Some C-Media wave device.
     
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    [​IMG] Holy crap! :aaa: :eek: Just what the doctor ordered.

    My thanks Extremist. Works perfectly now. :)
     
    Frog, Jul 18, 2002
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    On hardware issues, Ex is the man/demon. :)
     
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