when in tower rectangles takes anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes

[trukrr]

any idea would be greatly appreciated..  my frame rate is way high but when I get in the tower it takes anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minute for all to colour in..  my fps is in the high 40 to 60 and more..  increase graphics and slows it down..  wondering why it takes so long for everything to be painted in..I've seen my fps go to 100 and yes I made sure the frame is unchecked.. I'll fly along and at times it will show white rectangles till it is fill in..  even when I pop up the map it is white for a few minutes..but my fps is high.. got my resolution set at 1028x 780 but it seem to not matter what resolution I set it or for that matter the graphics detail.. sure the higher graphic slow down my fps but I keep my setting less than the middle..  only have bump map on and the horizon..  all else is enable.. I have an older system..  P4 2.4 pentium with 2gig onboard sound card which lately has a buzzing noise each time I fired up AH.. I cannot keep my sound accererator to 3/4 for some reason as it always goes wide open..I have a 9800pro 128 card..  this all started with the new download..  I know..  new system is due but if this system can run AH decently then why graduated when old can follow..for now..      now trying to figure out how to send my dx..

[The Fugitive]

Ya your going to have to turn your graphics down. When you first launch the game, when the notepad comes up, click on video. In there make sure the texture size is at 512, maybe even 256. That video card is old and doesn't have enough memory to load the "colors" fast enough. By turning it down you might be able to get by for a while.

[trukrr]

512 is as low as I can get..  at first it wouldn't come up till I turn down the res..  played with it and no different..  but 512 is as low as I can get...

[Skuzzy]

A DXDIAG output would be helpful.

[trukrr]

 I e-mail the DXDIAG. Skuzzy..

[trukrr]

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System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 2/3/2013, 16:12:21
       Machine name: JC-F100381728C2
   Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.100216-1441)
           Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: AOPEN_
       System Model: AWRDACPI
               BIOS: )Phoenix - Award WorkstationBIOS v6.00PG
          Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
             Memory: 2048MB RAM
          Page File: 102MB used, 3331MB 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
------------
  DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
      Display Tab 1: No problems found.
        Sound Tab 1: DirectSound test results: All tests were successful.
        Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
          Music Tab: DirectMusic test results: All tests were successful.
          Input Tab: No problems found.
        Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
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)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
        Card name: RADEON 9800 PRO
     Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
        Chip type: RADEON 9800 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: 1280 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
          Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
  Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
      Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
   Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6497 (English)
      DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
 Driver Date/Size: 11/30/2004 22:12:50, 221184 bytes
      WHQL Logo'd: Yes
  WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
              VDD: n/a
         Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 11/30/2004 22:12:28, 873984 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-0D08-11CF-D36A-0820A1C2CB35}
        Vendor ID: 0x1002
        Device ID: 0x4E48
        SubSys ID: 0x00021002
      Revision ID: 0x0000
      Revision ID: 0x0000
      Video Accel:
 Deinterlace Caps: n/a
         Registry: OK
     DDraw Status: Enabled
       D3D Status: Enabled
       AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
 D3D7 Test Result: Not run
 D3D8 Test Result: Not run
 D3D9 Test Result: Not run

-------------
Sound Devices
-------------
            Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
 Default Sound Playback: Yes
 Default Voice Playback: Yes
            Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_0208A0A0&REV_A0
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 100
                   Type: WDM
            Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.4050 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
            WHQL Logo'd: Yes
          Date and Size: 10/16/2002 04:27:02, 947884 bytes
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
         HW Accel Level: Standard
              Cap Flags: 0xF5F
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 100, 100000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: All tests were successful.

            Description: Modem #0 Line Playback (emulated)
 Default Sound Playback: No
 Default Voice Playback: No
            Hardware ID:
        Manufacturer ID: 1
             Product ID: 81
                   Type: Emulated
            Driver Name:
         Driver Version:
      Driver Attributes:
            WHQL Logo'd:
          Date and Size:
            Other Files:
        Driver Provider:
         HW Accel Level: Standard
              Cap Flags: 0x0
    Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
 Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
              HW Memory: 0
       Voice Management: No
 EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
   I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
               Registry: OK
      Sound Test Result: Not run

---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------

[trukrr]

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            Description: Realtek AC97 Audio
  Default Sound Capture: Yes
  Default Voice Capture: Yes
            Driver Name: ALCXWDM.SYS
         Driver Version: 5.10.0000.4050 (English)
      Driver Attributes: Final Retail
          Date and Size: 10/16/2002 04:27:02, 947884 bytes
              Cap Flags: 0x41
           Format Flags: 0xFFF

            Description: Modem #0 Line Record (emulated)
  Default Sound Capture: No
  Default Voice Capture: No
            Driver Name:
         Driver Version:
      Driver Attributes:
          Date and Size:
              Cap Flags: 0x20
           Format Flags: 0x0

-----------
DirectMusic
-----------
        DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\drivers\GM.DLS
     DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
    Acceleration: n/a
           Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
                  MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
                  MPU-401, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
                  Realtek AC97 Audio, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
                  MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
                  MPU-401 [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
        Registry: OK
     Test Result: All tests were successful.

-------------------
DirectInput Devices
-------------------
      Device Name: Mouse
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Keyboard
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
        FF Driver: n/a

      Device Name: Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2
         Attached: 1
    Controller ID: 0x1
Vendor/Product ID: 0x045E, 0x0038
        FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
         Registry: OK

-----------
USB Devices
-----------
+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x1039, 0x7001
| Matching Device ID: usb\root_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 57600 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 3/31/2003 07:00:00, 4736 bytes

----------------
Gameport Devices
----------------
+ PCI bus
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0a03
| Service: pci
| Driver: pci.sys, 8/3/2004 22:07:48, 68224 bytes
|
+-+ Standard Game Port
| | Matching Device ID: *pnpb02f
| | Service: gameenum
| | Driver: gameenum.sys, 8/3/2004 18:08:22, 10624 bytes

------------
PS/2 Devices
------------
+ Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0303
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/3/2004 22:14:38, 52736 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 21:58:34, 24576 bytes
|
+ HID Keyboard Device
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 8/3/2004 21:58:36, 14848 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 21:58:34, 24576 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbdclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 00:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbdclass.sys, 8/3/2004 21:58:34, 24576 bytes
|
+ PS/2 Compatible Mouse
| Matching Device ID: *pnp0f13
| Upper Filters: pivotmou, F13, *PNP0F13
| Service: i8042prt
| Driver: i8042prt.sys, 8/3/2004 22:14:38, 52736 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:05:44, 23040 bytes
|
+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: root\rdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mouclass
| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 8/4/2004 00:01:08, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mouclass.sys, 8/4/2004 00:05:44, 23040 bytes

----------------------------
DirectPlay Service Providers
----------------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.2180)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Passed, Half Duplex: Passed, Mic: Passed
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

-------------------
DirectPlay Adapters
-------------------
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: AOpen FM56-PX Controllerless PCI Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM3
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: MS TCP Loopback interface - IPv4 -

-----------------------
DirectPlay Voice Codecs
-----------------------
Voxware VR12 1.4kbit/s
Voxware SC06 6.4kbit/s
Voxware SC03 3.2kbit/s
MS-PCM 64 kbit/s
MS-ADPCM 32.8 kbit/s
Microsoft GSM 6.10 13 kbit/s
TrueSpeech(TM) 8.6 kbit/s

-------------------------
DirectPlay Lobbyable Apps
-------------------------

[trukrr]

Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
------------------------
      Drive: C:
 Free Space: 43.8 GB
Total Space: 76.3 GB
File System: NTFS
      Model: WDC WD800JB-00JJC0

      Drive: D:
      Model: HL-DT-ST CD-RW GCE-8523B
     Driver: c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 21:59:54, 49536 bytes

--------------
System Devices
--------------
     Name: AOpen FM56-PX Controllerless PCI Modem
Device ID: PCI\VEN_14F1&DEV_10B6&SUBSYS_00C2A0A0&REV_89\3&61AAA01&0&48
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\winachcf.sys, 212.172.0061.0000 (English), 4/30/2002 16:17:00, 917988 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\mdmxsdk.sys, 1.00.0000.0000 (English), 10/22/2001 14:46:00, 9855 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\cxt10b6.cty, 6/6/2002 10:16:00, 127369 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mdmxsdk.dll, 1.00.0000.0000 (English), 10/22/2001 14:37:00, 57344 bytes
   Driver: C:\UIU\CXT10B6\hxfsetup.exe, 10.14.0000.0000 (English), 3/4/2002 16:59:00, 282624 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hsfinst.dll, 4.06.0000.0000 (English), 8/23/2001 11:09:00, 11562 bytes

     Name: Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC
Device ID: PCI\VEN_10EC&DEV_8139&SUBSYS_0393A0A0&REV_10\3&61AAA01&0&68
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\RTL8139.sys, 5.398.0613.2003 (English), 8/3/2004 17:31:34, 20992 bytes

     Name: Realtek AC'97 Audio
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7012&SUBSYS_0208A0A0&REV_A0\3&61AAA01&0&17
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksuser.dll, 5.03.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:56:44, 4096 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ksproxy.ax, 5.03.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:56:58, 130048 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ks.sys, 5.03.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:15:22, 140928 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\drmk.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:00, 60288 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\portcls.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:15:50, 145792 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\stream.sys, 5.03.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:08:04, 48640 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\wdmaud.drv, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:05:44, 23552 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\ALCXWDM.SYS, 5.10.0000.4050 (English), 10/16/2002 04:27:02, 947884 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\SOUNDMAN.EXE, 5.00.0000.0012 (English), 10/16/2002 05:24:52, 47104 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ALSNDMGR.CPL, 1.05.0000.0038 (English), 10/16/2002 05:18:36, 1375744 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\ALSNDMGR.WAV, 2/5/2002 00:54:58, 141016 bytes

     Name: OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7007&SUBSYS_1394A0A0&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&13
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\ohci1394.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:10:10, 61056 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\1394bus.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:10:08, 53248 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\nic1394.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:05:44, 61824 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\arp1394.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/4/2004 00:05:44, 60800 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\enum1394.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 8/17/2001 08:46:40, 6400 bytes

     Name: SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7002&SUBSYS_02CEA0A0&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&1B
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbehci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:38, 26624 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 142976 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 19:56:48, 74240 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 57600 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\hccoin.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:56:44, 7168 bytes

     Name: SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7001&SUBSYS_7001A0A0&REV_0F\3&61AAA01&0&1A
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:38, 17024 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 142976 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 19:56:48, 74240 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 57600 bytes

     Name: SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7001&SUBSYS_7001A0A0&REV_0F\3&61AAA01&0&19
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:38, 17024 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 142976 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 19:56:48, 74240 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 57600 bytes

     Name: SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_7001&SUBSYS_7001A0A0&REV_0F\3&61AAA01&0&18
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbohci.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:38, 17024 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbport.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 142976 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\usbui.dll, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 19:56:48, 74240 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\usbhub.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 22:08:44, 57600 bytes

     Name: SiS PCI IDE Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_5513&SUBSYS_02CDA0A0&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&15
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciidex.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 21:59:42, 25088 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\atapi.sys, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 21:59:44, 95360 bytes
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\pciide.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 3/31/2003 07:00:00, 3328 bytes

     Name: PCI standard host CPU bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_0648&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_03\3&61AAA01&0&00
   Driver: n/a

     Name: SIS PCI to ISA bridge
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_0008&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_14\3&61AAA01&0&10
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\isapnp.sys, 5.01.2600.0000 (English), 3/31/2003 07:00:00, 35840 bytes

     Name: SIS Processor to AGP Controller
Device ID: PCI\VEN_1039&DEV_0002&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_00\3&61AAA01&0&08
   Driver: C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\GAGP30KX.SYS, 5.01.2600.2180 (English), 8/3/2004 23:07:44, 46464 bytes

[The Fugitive]

OK you posted enough! 

Your right it is time for an upgrade. That computer just makes the minimum requirements. You would have to turn ALL the ye candy off in the game as well as cleaning your system (hit cntrl, alt, delete. check the number of processes running and get them as low as possible XP you should be able to get down to 12-15) Even then it will be slow as half your ram is used to keep windows running and your video card has very little ram to help.

[Skuzzy]

I am surprised it loaded the game and ran.  128MB of video RAM is really not enough to run the game, even with the bare minimums selected in all the graphic options.

[trukrr]

thanks guys.  I have working pretty good.  loads up quick and runs fine even in battle..if push come to shove I can still lower my graphics a bit more and later on this year a new system..till then I'm having fun..