Author Topic: Aces High Trouble with 7600 GS (Read 1467 times)

Hoarach · « **Reply #15 on:** February 17, 2007, 09:10:02 PM »

Sent my directx stuff already to HT/skuzzy. Ive already tried 512MB and I still get the freeze.

Right now Im looking at getting a bigger power supply possibly a 680W for $20 at geeks.com since a lot say its a power supply issue that theres not enough power being provided.

Krusty · « **Reply #16 on:** February 17, 2007, 09:28:02 PM »

If you only have 512MB ram you need to use 256 texture size (this is a pixel size, not a MB size). 512 might be pushing it.

I don't think that would make you crash though, just slow you down. The crash might be a power issue, I don't know. The 7800gs uses a lot of juice, but we're talking 7600gs here.

Does your BIOS have voltage meters? Do you have a hardware sensor and software that can read it? If so what does it say about your volts?

Monster0 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2007, 09:34:13 AM »

Weird thing is he has no problems running cod2 or anything else but ah2. With ps problems u would encounter all kinds of weird problems besides just in one game. Sounds 2 me running the game at 1024 textures with xp and only 512mb would cause this. He has tried 512 textures with the same results. Have u tried lowering them to 256 texture yet?

Have u check your video temp? Open your case and leave it up. Heat can cause this also.

Hoarach · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2007, 11:10:53 AM »

The only problem I see though, with my old computer sadly I only had 256 RAM. It was a 300W power supply and the 5700 ultra was running at full power. I was still able to run AH with the underpowered 5700 and 256 RAM at 256 textures and still pull out 50 or so frames. When I put the 5700 ultra in the new comp before the video card died I had no problems and was pulling over 100 frames with the 5700 on the high res pack and CRT monitor. Now with the new LCD monitor Im getting max frames at 75 since thats the max refresh rate on this LCD with the 7600 its just that the game will freeze after a few minutes.

Still waiting for skuzzy or anyone from HTC to reply to my email I sent to them......

Edit: Just tried game with 256 textures and it still freezes.

Monster0 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2007, 01:24:45 PM »

hmmm strange. Are u still able 2 close ah even after it freezes by using the task manager? Or is it the whole system is freezing and locking up?

Ok, if u do not mind i'm pm'ing u my email address. Can u send it to me also. I'm no expert but let's see if I can get others involved.

Hoarach · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2007, 03:47:45 PM »

Im a little confused by what you mean send it to you.

But no I cant close AH I have to press the reset button of the power switch.

Krusty · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2007, 04:24:34 PM »

I used to have these odd total-freezes. Entire system would lock up. I *thought* it was a faulty on-board NIC, but that was only the symptom. Once I got a good PSU, the NIC worked fine with no problems. It's not that I needed more total W, just that the unit I had was a total POS, through and through.

What brand PSU do you have? Also, can you check your voltage meters, if you have any? I really think it's a power issue now, but this is harder to test for and harder to prove.

Keep in mind the old 5000 series cards were really stripped down and barely used any juice at all.

Monster0 · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2007, 04:48:09 PM »

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Originally posted by Hoarach
Im a little confused by what you mean send it to you.

But no I cant close AH I have to press the reset button of the power switch.

directx setup. And with that info, sounds like a heat problem or power supply problem. Before buying a new ps open your case and put a fan right next 2 it.

Krusty · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2007, 05:03:39 PM »

Heck he's got a GS, my GT's clocked way way faster and it never gets hot, even under load. I don't think it's heat, as it's just not fast enough for burnout.

Monster0 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 18, 2007, 05:06:45 PM »

I'm making sure all fans are good before he buys a new ps. U'll be surprised how many do not even bother making sure all fans are working good. Plus a fan is much cheaper then a power supply: >

Hoarach · « **Reply #25 on:** February 18, 2007, 09:01:45 PM »

Ive looked and all fans work.

In BIOS temps are under 40 degrees Celsius.

I have a allied 300W ATX power supply.

What Im looking at is a A-Power 680W from geeks.com for $20.
Heres the link: http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=APBK680&cat=PWR

Monster0 · « **Reply #26 on:** February 18, 2007, 09:10:01 PM »

Only problem I would have with that ps would be if I had sli. If your card is a agp one I see no problems with it. Also I would do some research on it 2 see if I find any reviews.

Hoarach · « **Reply #27 on:** February 18, 2007, 09:13:55 PM »

Its an agp.

I ran a power supply calculator that I found on the nvidia forums I believe yesterday. It said I needed at least 380W.

I have 2 hard drives hooked up one which is a SATA. The 7600GS AGP 512MB. Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2. 6 usb ports 4 which are used including 3 used to power CH HOTAS. The 2.2 GHZ Athlon 3200+ processor. So looks like it adds up.

Not trying to discourage your idea that I dont need a bigger power supply but many have said I do.

Monster0 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 19, 2007, 12:44:48 AM »

Not sure if u understand me. A sli ps will come with sli connections. Since u have a agp card it looks good. Also Im talking about the name brand, make sure it's an ok one.

Krusty · « **Reply #29 on:** February 19, 2007, 01:02:57 AM »

Who's got the list of good/bad PSU manufacturers? I seem to have lost my bookmark of it!