Managed to fix render problem, but now game crashes during game

[iws_uk]

Hi all,

I took me about 2 hours to get CIV4 working as I have an ATI graphic card (I followed the instructions at http://www.2kgames.com/civ4/support_ati.htm.

So finally, it worked. However the joy was rather short as everytime I start a new game I can play a few rounds and then game crashes (freezes - black screen). I changed the resolution in the game, but it contnued to happen. I assume it is another CIV4 & ATI problem ... (it is a shame that they did not test the game better before releasing it).

My system configuration:

P4 3.4GHz
1GB RAM
ATI Radeon 9600 Series with 256MB
onboard sound

Screen: TFT Flatscreen - 24' (Dell 2405)

Has anyone encountered the same problem?

Thanks

JD

[iws_uk]

update

I am able to restart from a save game, but then a few turns later, it stops again.

What usually happens is that the ATI graphic acceleration goes down (see picture), then the game continues for a bit and then I just get a black screen ...

[seebs]

What exact version of the ATI drivers are you running?

[iws_uk]

version

I am running the lastest one (XP version) as had to reinstall the ATI card to fix the render bug in CIV4.

[iws_uk]

Catalyst 5.10 Windows XP - Driver with Catalyst Control Center