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Title: Random freezes
Post by: MaSonZ on February 26, 2021, 07:31:27 PM

For no reason, my game will randomly freeze. It could be good for a few days, and then freeze several times in an hour. No rhyme or reason. I know that win 7 is recommended, and I have 10 but run in compatibility mode with 7. My hardware list is older, but, it doesn't have much time on it. It sat dormant for 8 of the 10 years since I bought it new. Drivers are up to date. Thoughts?

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: Spikes on February 26, 2021, 07:37:15 PM

Hey man, long time no see.

I'd try running in DX9 rather than DX11 if you haven't already. It may work better for older hardware. Win 10 should be totally fine. What are the specs of the computer?

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: MaSonZ on February 26, 2021, 07:42:32 PM

Damn long time. Hope all is well!

I7-970 cpu
Gigabyte g1.geurilla mobo
Xfx 6870
12gb g.skill sniper ddr3

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: Bizman on February 27, 2021, 08:41:51 AM

Yep, your computer is a bit old but the video card is the weakest link there for AH3.

I wouldn't bother with compatibility mode although it shouldn't hurt either. Try with normal, though, to see if that helps fixing the issue.

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: FLS on February 28, 2021, 01:34:50 PM

Clean the dust out and check the fans lately?

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: 1stpar3 on March 01, 2021, 05:40:56 AM

AWESOME!!! Seems a lot of Folk I missed out with are coming back?  :rock :rock :rock :rock

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: MaSonZ on March 07, 2021, 04:48:09 PM

Cleaned it all dust free before I booted it for the first time.

Silly question  how do I change from dx11bto dx9? Looked through the options in game and through the properties menu from my desktop and saw nothing.

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: JimmyD3 on March 07, 2021, 05:03:39 PM

Quote from: MaSonZ on March 07, 2021, 04:48:09 PM

Cleaned it all dust free before I booted it for the first time.

Silly question  how do I change from dx11bto dx9? Looked through the options in game and through the properties menu from my desktop and saw nothing.

If you downloaded the game, you should have a Dx9 exe. and a Dx11 exe. sleect the one  you wish to use.

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: MaSonZ on March 07, 2021, 05:41:29 PM

Quote from: JimmyD3 on March 07, 2021, 05:03:39 PM

If you downloaded the game, you should have a Dx9 exe. and a Dx11 exe. sleect the one  you wish to use.

Where do I find this?

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: The Fugitive on March 07, 2021, 09:11:31 PM

Quote from: MaSonZ on March 07, 2021, 05:41:29 PM

Where do I find this?

I loaded the game up in its default location (I didnt pick a place on a drive to install the game) and mine is here.

C:\Hitech Creations\Aces High III

If you right click on the desktop icon and select "properties" the "target" location will be there. Change the 11.exe to 9.exe and apply/save it and the icon will load the DX9 version of the game.

Title: Re: Random freezes
Post by: FLS on March 08, 2021, 08:35:49 PM

With Win10 look at your start menu and DX9 and DX11 are both listed.