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Help and Support Forums => Technical Support => Topic started by: Captfish on October 14, 2011, 10:04:44 PM
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So I've been gone from the game for about a year now, and i'm back!. I loaded AH up for the first time on my new computer, Win 7 64 bit, i5, dell xps8300 stock video card,( but i dont know what it is) anyway.
all the planes look like squares flying around, even the water reflections and shadows are squares. and Players ID are grey and randomly flashing green. I never encountered an enemy so I dont if they show up red or grey. the terrain itself looks great, and the game performs perfectly. I love all the new stuff and new planes by the way. I have all my video setting at default settings. Thanks for the help! I cant wait to try out some of those new planes I saw.
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If it is a onboard vid ca chipset it isnt as good as having a vidcard. Post a dxdiag here with the 1st 1/3 pasted here..
Lawndart
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(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/dxdiagpic.png)
I'm not sure how the two games compare But I can run MS Flightsim, on Max resolution Full detail, and its perfectly smooth. Also the terrain in AH is perfect for me. it's just the planes that are squares and the player's ID that are flickering green and gray.
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I reinstalled the game this time without the hires pack. everything look normal but the ID's both friendly and enemy appear to remain mostly grey but they will intermittently flicker their respective colors. the on-screen info (ctrl+I) also flickers grey and green.
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intel graphics chip, won't render in ah well using hires pack or even 512 textures. ms flightsim doesn't push the graphics quite as hard as ah does.
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In your screen shot, the button to the right of the "next page" will save the report as a txt file. Save it to your desktop, open it with notepad, and copy and paste the first third,up to and including <Sound Devices>, of the info here in this thread. Its easier to do and give more info to help.
The onboard intel graphics are not very good at 3D graphics. When you start the game, click the video button and knock the texture size down to 256 and try it again. While it may not be as pretty, it won't push the graphics as hard and might be able to maintain the ID info colors.
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(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/dxtext.png)
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fish, when you open that text file, use your mouse to highlight all the text you want to copy to a forum post by holding down the left mouse button and dragging it down through the text until everything you want to copy is highlighted. once everything you want to copy is highlighted, right click anywhere on the highlighted area, then left click on the word copy. start a reply here in the forums and right click anywhere in the box you would normally type in, then left click on the word past.
all the text in that screen shot plus the next section down that shows your audio devices is normally all that is needed.
those screen shots are tough to read for us old dogs...
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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/15/2011, 10:33:31
Machine name: DELLFISH
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: XPS 8300
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/15/11 09:36:59 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU @ 2.80GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 5992MB RAM
Page File: 2044MB used, 9938MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_04AA1028&REV_09
Display Memory: 1760 MB
Dedicated Memory: 128 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: E2350
Monitor Id: GSM578F
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2342 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2342
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/26/2011 01:17:48, 7473664 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4242-11CF-BE7A-A024A9C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x0102
SubSys ID: 0x04AA1028
Revision ID: 0x0009
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D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
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I have been messing with the video setting, I can set the game on all min setting and 128 texture and I still get the problem. I can also run the game on max everything and it is still flawless exept the flickering names. Sceenies in a minute.
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(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/ahss2.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/ahss1.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/ahss0.jpg)
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DX11 is backwards compatible with DX9 but you may get better results if you install DX9 on your PC to run AH.
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DX11 is backwards compatible with DX9 but you may get better results if you install DX9 on your PC to run AH.
:huh HUH?
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Download this program and install it on your PC.
http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?displaylang=en&id=35
It won't hurt anything and it may help.
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*edit* nevermind, that's a stand alone installer that doesn't appear to try and over write directx 11. had to double check that download, had me worried...it's still not a good idea.
the main problem is the graphics chip itself. not matter what you do short of using an actual video card, you're going to have some weird issues.
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:frown: Hmmm, i dont know if I want to change anything that came stock on my comp in the past that is when my troubles start. Right now everything, except AH, runs perfectly i dont want to risk messing something up, especially when I dont know what I'm messing with. I do a lot of computer gaming and I have never had a problem running anything graphically intense before. AH does not seem to have better graphics than any of my other games, actually a little lower if anything. Is AH that different from other games?
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*edit* nevermind, that's a stand alone installer that doesn't appear to try and over write directx 11. had to double check that download, had me worried...it's still not a good idea.
the main problem is the graphics chip itself. not matter what you do short of using an actual video card, you're going to have some weird issues.
It is impossible to overwrite DX10 or 11 with a previous version of DX. Why do you think it's not a good idea? Running DX9 can give you better performance in a DX9 game compared to using the backwards compatibility of DX11.
:frown: Hmmm, i dont know if I want to change anything that came stock on my comp in the past that is when my troubles start. Right now everything, except AH, runs perfectly i dont want to risk messing something up, especially when I dont know what I'm messing with. I do a lot of computer gaming and I have never had a problem running anything graphically intense before. AH does not seem to have better graphics than any of my other games, actually a little lower if anything. Is AH that different from other games?
I believe the biggest difference with AH is the amount of CPU work to calculate the physics model. Many games will install DX9 on your PC when you install them to be sure that you have the latest version of DX9 regardless of which DX version you already have native to your OS.
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It is impossible to overwrite DX10 or 11 with a previous version of DX. Why do you think it's not a good idea? Running DX9 can give you better performance in a DX9 game compared to using the backwards compatibility of DX11.
i just used that download link. figured it would be easier for someone like me to revert back in case of an issue, than to let someone like fish go in blind. you're not actually running dx9 if you have a higher version of dx installed. what actually gets installed is different from what gets downloaded. that directx installer will update components it finds out of date, but your primary directx functionality is whatever highest level is installed. i did notice some directx 9 components that appeared to install/update, which may improve functionality that require directx 9, but i don't have any games to test it with.
Many games will install DX9 on your PC when you install them to be sure that you have the latest version of DX9 regardless of which DX version you already have native to your OS.
that doesn't happen automatically, and if you have a higher version of directx installed, those old installers won't do anything.
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OK I'll try it....back in few... :joystick:
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OK I clicked the link, i Downloaded, I installed, confirmed by message saying it was ready to use. to be safe I restarted. I played AH and still the same problem. :cry
I just need to be able too tell the red guys from the green. :(
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in case it changed since the install dxdiag again:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/15/2011, 14:05:31
Machine name: DELLFISH
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: XPS 8300
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/15/11 09:36:59 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU @ 2.80GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 5992MB RAM
Page File: 1653MB used, 10329MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_04AA1028&REV_09
Display Memory: 1760 MB
Dedicated Memory: 128 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: E2350
Monitor Id: GSM578F
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HD15
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Driver Version: 8.15.10.2342
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
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WHQL Date Stamp:
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D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
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hey fish, i tried to look up the specs on that graphics chip you're using and everything i see says you should have an actual ati or nvidia graphics card in your system... :headscratch:
AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 1GB DDR3
Nvidia® Geforce® GT530
AMD Radeon™ HD 6670 1GB DDR5
AMD Radeon™ HD 6770
Single AMD Radeon™ HD 6870
Nvidia® GeForce® GTX560Ti with 1.25GB Memory
Single 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 450
were those not options when you bought that system?
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...that doesn't happen automatically, and if you have a higher version of directx installed, those old installers won't do anything.
If the game disk version is DX 9.0c it will probably do the same thing it did to your system and update some components. In any case it can't hurt.
Gyrene I looked at the same Dell page. :D I assume he has a slightly earlier model. Note the CPU is a 2300 not the 2320.
Captfish sorry that didn't fix it but it was worth trying. Skuzzy may have some advice for you on Monday. As others have mentioned, motherboard graphic chips don't do games well although yours seems better than most. You only have 128 mb of dedicated video memory so turning off skins and anything else that uses video memory should help. Check Waffle's video setting tips in this forum if you haven't already.
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hey fish, i tried to look up the specs on that graphics chip you're using and everything i see says you should have an actual ati or nvidia graphics card in your system... :headscratch:
AMD Radeon™ HD 6450 1GB DDR3
Nvidia® Geforce® GT530
AMD Radeon™ HD 6670 1GB DDR5
AMD Radeon™ HD 6770
Single AMD Radeon™ HD 6870
Nvidia® GeForce® GTX560Ti with 1.25GB Memory
Single 1GB GDDR5 NVIDIA® GeForce® GTS 450
were those not options when you bought that system?
:confused: :huh Heck if I know.
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I did something and now it is updating the Intel HD graphics driver :noid
edit: that did nothing
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fish, go here and type in your service tag number to see what hardware your system shipped with.
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/details?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~tab=2&~ck=anavml (http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/details?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~tab=2&~ck=anavml)
if my suspicion is right, you may have your monitor plugged in to the wrong graphics connection on the back of the system.
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didn't see where it says what I have.
the # is 75TNDQ1
I looked at the the back of the computer and I dont see a video card. the slots all look empty, and my montor (HDMi) plugs into where my USBs are, the MB?
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(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/IMG_0297.jpg)
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(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/IMG_0297.jpg)
:headscratch: you must have an early model xps 8300, no actual video card. that suxxorz for gaming too. :headscratch: well, you're gonna have to put up with the weird things in ah unless you want to buy a new video card which would also require buying a new power supply because it's a sure bet the one in that system doesn't have enough power for a pci-e x16 video card.
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Oh well, No AH for me. I tried to make a come back. Guess I'll again in another few years when i upgrade.
Thanks for the help anyway. :salute
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How do i put my direct X back to 11?
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Don't assume you need a new power supply. Find out if you actually do based on which video card you look at. Also I'd wait for Skuzzy to check in before making any final decisions.
Your DX is still at 11. Installing DX9 does nothing bad to your system and does not need to be removed. Note your DXdiag still lists DX11.
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there are older low power GC's out there...I got the ati 4830 1 gig card that is very low wattage usage.....for under 100$
they are very easy to install....before you install the card, I think you may need to go into your BIOS and shut off the on board graphic chip..... :headscratch:
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Oh well, No AH for me. I tried to make a come back. Guess I'll again in another few years when i upgrade.
Thanks for the help anyway. :salute
don't give up so easily there. like fls and ink said there may still be some hope. you may not be able to run ah in full eye candy but you might at least be able to play without all the strange graphics.
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OK I pulled my graphics card from my old pc. an geForce 8500gt 512mb PCI-e? I plugged it in to its slot but when I did the computer wont startup at all, so I think there is a power conflict, maybe a jumper needs to be changed to disable the on-board video chipset...anyway I am going to contact Dell and see what I need to do to hook up the card.
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Did you disable the onboard video in BIOS, then shut down and install the video card?
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Dude that's the weird part. when we looked in the Bios there were no options for disabling it, in fact it didn't even look like the computer had any video hardware at all. also My 600 watt power supply does not have enough connections on it to work with this computer so i need to get another PS, and I might just look at newer video cards while at the PC parts place. I'll get them to install it too if so.
Any not too pricy video cards you suggest? what specs should I look for?
the one i have to use is an EVGA Geforce 8500gt 512 mb. i was thinking maybe i want something a little newer?
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Contacting Dell sounds like a good idea. The video card you have now should work. I would try that first before buying anything new. You just need to find out what to do about the onboard video.
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with that dell, when you put a video card in, the onboard is disabled.
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Just to be sure I'll ask if you moved the monitor cable to the video card and didn't keep it on the onboard video connection?
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I has hoping skuzzy was going to chime in, but I guess since he didn't it means we figured out the problem.
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Pretty much. I am reading it and if I can think if anything to add, I will, but seems you are getting some good support from the community and I do not want to interfere.
There are people in the community who know more about OEM computers than I do.
The base problem you are having with the Intel chip is of some conern for us. A screenshot of the problem would go a long way to helping us debug it.
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I am reading it and if I can think if anything to add, I will, but seems you are getting some good support from the community and I do not want to interfere.
ok great :aok Thanks, for chiming in.
A screenshot of the problem would go a long way to helping us debug it.
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/ahss2.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/ahss1.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/ahss0.jpg)
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Is it just the icons? What game settings are you running (video and graphic detail)?
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It is only the icons and crt+I screen. All player icons and names appear grey and the will flash there respective color (red/green) as they move across the screen, but they are mostly grey. I have run the setting at all levels and it always happens. I can max out everything and the game still performs fine except the icon colors, or i can reduce everything texture to 128, min visabilities all shadows and reflections off everything min. and it still happens. quite strange.
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have you tryed lowering your monitor resolution?
everything you have posted concerning the DXDIAG report shows that you are using 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz ( showing for both current mode & native mode )
would that not be pushing that onboard graphics card extremely hard with that screen res and only 128 MB of alloted RAM for the onboard video?
with that onboard video, you should have the option in the BIOS to go and either increase it to a higheer amount or even lower it? ( usually from 64 MB upwards to 1024 MB, is what one normally has the options of selecting... 64 MB, 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB, 768 MB, 1024 MB RAM Allotments )
just a thought to consider......... lowering that 1920 x 1080 screen res to something like 1650 x 1050 or maybe even a bit lower, might free up some of the strain and allow your Icons to appear correctly, along with possibly increasing the alloted RAM from 128 MB to something higher
anyways , best of luck Captfish
TC
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Ok I just tried to lower the monitor resolution as TC suggested, I went down to 1600x900 and the problem still persists. :headscratch:
keep the ideas coming! but this weekend I will go get the power supply so I can try my old video card.
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It does beg the question, are you running the game at the monitor native resolution? What is that resolution?
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the "recommended resolution" is 1920x1080. I lowered it last night to 1600x900, but it didnt change the problem. when i change the resolution i changed it in game to match.
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I noticed this post in the updates list for the new version:
Fixed a bug that could cause icon or text colors to not display correctly on systems with low end video chips.
I assumed this was to fix the "icons show up as black boxes" Intel graphics bug. Think this fix may have created some new problems being described in this thread?
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:furious Oh man now the all the airplanes are flying squares?!
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It really sounds like there are resource issues going on here. Make sure maximum texture size, in the game is not any higher than 256.
Make sure to kill any anti-xxx software as well. As a matter of fact, make sure no other applications are running while the game is.
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ok I tried 256, and 128. I dialed everything down and made it look like old skool AH. problem still persists.
Skuzzy do you think a new video card will solve my problem? or do you think it is something else?
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The Intel video chip works with the game and I have tested the latest versionof the game with the most recent built-in video chip from Intel and everything seems to work fine now.
The planes showing up as a box indicates the computers is not loading all the resources the game needs. Why, I have no idea. I am not sure a new video card is going to fix that.
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Hmmm, so what else should I try then. :headscratch:
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Have you tried the "Detailed Terrain" option in the "Options->Graphic Details->Advanced" panel? Try it both ways.
Also, make sure your colors for the icons is not something whacked. Options->Preferences->GUI
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I don't know if anyone suggested getting rid of your skins...and stop them from auto downloading.....in the screen shots you can see the skins downloading, maybe the skins are taking up to much of your system resources.....
sorry if someone suggested this already....I really cant think of anything else.....
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Have you tried the "Detailed Terrain" option in the "Options->Graphic Details->Advanced" panel? Try it both ways.
Also, make sure your colors for the icons is not something whacked. Options->Preferences->GUI
tried and checked.
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tried and checked.
Ink: it didn't seem to change anything when I had them DL vs not, so I left them, but I will leave them off for now.
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Ink: it didn't seem to change anything when I had them DL vs not, so I left them, but I will leave them off for now.
It's not just the downloading it's also letting them show on the aircraft. Check the box so that skins don't show on other aircraft.
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Ink: it didn't seem to change anything when I had them DL vs not, so I left them, but I will leave them off for now.
go in and delete them, every time the game starts it loads them into your ram.
should be "C/program files/Aces High/skins"
another thing, if you installed the game into its default directory it will be in program files.....you could move the game folder into the drive itself so there are no other folders between, so it would be "C/Aces High/skins"
then don't download any skins at all, if you use a shortcut to start AH just redirect the short cut through its properties.....good luck man.
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Ok let me summerize where we are at this point.
these are my settings:
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/vsettings.png)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/videosettings.jpg)
This is what is happening.
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/ahss4.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l191/captfish/ahss3.jpg)
this is my dxdiag.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 10/19/2011, 17:46:17
Machine name: DELLFISH
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110622-1506)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Inc.
System Model: XPS 8300
BIOS: BIOS Date: 02/15/11 09:36:59 Ver: 04.06.04
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2300 CPU @ 2.80GHz (4 CPUs), ~2.8GHz
Memory: 6144MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 5992MB RAM
Page File: 1937MB used, 10045MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_0102&SUBSYS_04AA1028&REV_09
Display Memory: 1760 MB
Dedicated Memory: 128 MB
Shared Memory: 1632 MB
Current Mode: 1920 x 1080 (32 bit) (59Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: E2350
Monitor Id: GSM5791
Native Mode: 1920 x 1080(p) (60.000Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
Driver Name: igdumd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igd10umd64.dll,igdumdx32,igd10umd32,igd10umd32
Driver File Version: 8.15.0010.2509 (English)
Driver Version: 8.15.10.2509
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 8/31/2011 19:53:20, 8312320 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp:
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-4242-11CF-557A-A024A9C2C535}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x0102
SubSys ID: 0x04AA1028
Revision ID: 0x0009
Driver Strong Name: oem69.inf:IntelGfx.NTamd64.6.0:iSNBD0:8.15.10.2509:pci\ven_8086&dev_0102
Rank Of Driver: 00E62001
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_C ModeWMV9_C ModeVC1_C
Deinterlace Caps: {removed for space}
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
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OK I'm heading out to the computer parts strip mall, with my computer guru(not a gamer). I'm going add ram, video card, and powersupply. anything else while i'm there?
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just make sure to take a stick of memory with you to match what you're going to buy and make sure you buy a graphics card that will fit in that case (some of the new hi perf ones are very long). take pics of the power supply connections on the mobo, depending on the mobo, sometimes aftermarket power supplies don't have the right connections for dell systems.
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:aok yeah i taking the comp with me. ill let the kids there install everything.
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ill let the kids there install everything.
make sure it's one with birth control glasses that have tape somewhere on them...not one of the pimply faced or muscle headed kids :lol
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Wait a minute. 1680x1050 resolution? Are you absolutely sure that is the native resolution of the monitor? If you run at anything other than the native resolution of the monitor, the graphics are not going to be crisp at all.
The pic of the planes as "squares" looks normal, however, if you are not running the LCD panel at its native resolution, then the "dots/squares" could get dithered to look larger than the game draws them.
For the rest, could you zip up your "settings" folder and email it to me?
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Skuzzy he posted earlier that 1920 x 1080 is native but he turned it down to try to improve performance.
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FIXED :rock
I upgraded my power supply to 650w. I bought a new nvidia geforce 9500gt w/ 1 gb of mem, and i upped my RAM from 6GB to 8GB.
i set the all game video and graphics setting to default and the game runs flawless. Thanks for all the help :cheers:
Wait a minute. 1680x1050 resolution? Are you absolutely sure that is the native resolution of the monitor?
Yes it is the native res. but to be sure I had already tried lowering the resolution and it did not fix the problem.
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FIXED :rock
I upgraded my power supply to 650w. I bought a new nvidia geforce 9500gt w/ 1 gb of mem, and i upped my RAM from 6GB to 8GB.
i set the all game video and graphics setting to default and the game runs flawless. Thanks for all the help :cheers:
Yes it is the native res. but to be sure I had already tried lowering the resolution and it did not fix the problem.
awesome :rock
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Good news indeed Capt.
come look me up in the TA and if you need any help just ask,btw I make an ok target to get you shooting eye back!!!!
:salute
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Yes it is the native res. but to be sure I had already tried lowering the resolution and it did not fix the problem.
Your DXdiag says that 1920X1080 is your native resolution. If you aren't using that now you might take a look at what's available for your desktop and for Aces High.
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go in and delete them, every time the game starts it loads them into your ram.
should be "C/program files/Aces High/skins"
another thing, if you installed the game into its default directory it will be in program files.....you could move the game folder into the drive itself so there are no other folders between, so it would be "C/Aces High/skins"
then don't download any skins at all, if you use a shortcut to start AH just redirect the short cut through its properties.....good luck man.
just wanted to give a heads up here
HTC stopped letting the game default install to C:\programfiles\htc\aces high\ back around about the time that Windows 7 went public, the Vista and the Win 7 OS's were causing problems with the game client and with files being cached or written properly ( something to that effect, anyways )
the new default installation folder is now
C:\Hitech Creations\Aces High\
with C:\ being the Root Directory ( sometimes it might be a different letter like G or H or whatever, depending if the builder/manufacturer installed the OS with USB devices or Card Readers hooked up prior to OS install. )
just wanted to give a heads up
edit: it is recommended not to change the default install folder, or if you do ( like install on a 2nd Hard Drive), at least do not install the game in the programfiles or the programfiles(x86) folders, to avoid potential problems
hope this helps
TC
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just wanted to give a heads up here
HTC stopped letting the game default install to C:\programfiles\htc\aces high\ back around about the time that Windows 7 went public, the Vista and the Win 7 OS's were causing problems with the game client and with files being cached or written properly ( something to that effect, anyways )
the new default installation folder is now
C:\Hitech Creations\Aces High\
with C:\ being the Root Directory ( sometimes it might be a different letter like G or H or whatever, depending if the builder/manufacturer installed the OS with USB devices or Card Readers hooked up prior to OS install. )
just wanted to give a heads up
edit: it is recommended not to change the default install folder, or if you do ( like install on a 2nd Hard Drive), at least do not install the game in the programfiles or the programfiles(x86) folders, to avoid potential problems
hope this helps
TC
ahhh cc that :salute