Author Topic: screen freeze (Read 822 times)

kilz · « **on:** August 30, 2007, 02:46:35 PM »

i still get lots of screen freeze. the crashing part is fixed but the mad screen freeze still kicking my butt???????

WolfSnipe · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2007, 03:06:24 PM »

yea me2 when i talk on vox once logged in i freeze sometimes for 5 mins and then end up in tower or it discoes me i mean it hapopens when ppl talk on vox to me too its really annoying:noid

kilz · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2007, 06:12:48 AM »

still getting them after this last upgrade lots of them too for about 5-8seconds

The Fugitive · « **Reply #3 on:** September 04, 2007, 08:26:05 AM »

you guys should post your computer spec (Dxdiag) and some info like what you were doing when the freezes happened and such. The more info you post the better chance someone might have an answer.

There are a number of things that can cause screen freezes, how many films do you have in your films folder? If you have a bunch it could cause them when you start the fillm recorder.

Just need more info.

kilz · « **Reply #4 on:** September 04, 2007, 10:25:22 AM »

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System Information
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Time of this report: 9/4/2007, 07:22:31
Machine name: JOE-664DCC52413
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.070227-2254)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTek Computer Inc.
System Model: K8N-E-Deluxe
BIOS: BIOS Date: 07/01/05 16:27:35 Ver: 08.00.09
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 431MB used, 2028MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: RADEON 9800 PRO
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor AGP (0x4E48)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4E48&SUBSYS_00021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 800 x 600 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6706 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 6/26/2007 17:58:35, 269312 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 6/26/2007 17:58:17, 2303488 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0D08-11CF-8069-0820A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x4E48
SubSys ID: 0x00021002
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
{3C5323C1-6FB7-44F5-9081-056BF2EE449D}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{552C0DAD-CCBC-420B-83C8-74943CF9F1A6}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalSt retch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: SB Audigy 2 Audio [CC00]
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1102&DEV_0008&SUBSYS_10011102&REV_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: ctaud2k.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.0522 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 4/28/2004 19:01:00, 374000 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Creative
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 4000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 64, 62
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 64, 62
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

and what i am doing when it happens i can be flying, GVin, or even in the tower. this has never happen before the new version came out.

The Fugitive · « **Reply #5 on:** September 04, 2007, 01:23:35 PM »

what in game texture size are you using? I know when I was running my 9800 with one size I'd get mini screen freezes, but with the other it didn't. Funny thing was I think the 512s ran better than the 256s

Another thing you could check, is skins. A bunch were added, maybe as you system loads a new skin as it enters your area, you get a screen freeze as it looks for it, then loads it. Try turning off skins. With only a gig of RAM you better not be trying to pre-load skins. Skuzzy suggests you clear out all skins but the one you want to see, and turn off the auto downloader for the skins so it doesn't change on ya. This way your system isn't over whelmed by the skins.

kilz · « **Reply #6 on:** September 04, 2007, 04:06:58 PM »

i have it set to 512 and you are right 9800 does run better with 512.

i dont have skins enabled and i do not have auto download skins checked

1gig of ram is that memory if so i can upgrade that i still have slots open. i just need to get this to work till i upgrade my system next month.

The Fugitive · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2007, 06:22:57 PM »

I had a friend who said "adding ram is NEVER a bad thing!" Depends on how bad the freezes are. If your going to upgrade the computer next month, why not wait? Ram memory is the easiest thing to add, and it pretty much always helps.

Rolex · « **Reply #8 on:** September 04, 2007, 06:47:02 PM »

I would suggest the following:

1. Run DxDiag again and and reduce hardware acceleration (under the sound tab) by one notch.

2. Install the older 4.12 video drivers from ATI site.

3. In the ATI control panel, (right click on desktop>Properties>Settings> Advanced>) there is button labeled "compatibility" at the bottom of the section for graphic settings. Sorry, I can't remember exact tab name, but disable all three items under that compatibility section.

4. You should install the driver (actually just an .inf file) for your monitor. If you don't have it, you can usually get it from the manufacturer's website. It gives you more options for screen resolution and refresh rates. This is not required, but you'll be able to run at higher refresh and even 1280x1024 resolution. Things will look much nicer then using the plug & play driver.

5. Limit in-game refresh rate to 60fps.

6. Download FSAutoStart and use it.