Trying to find source of crashing. X64? AA? Video options?

[snoochems]

Hi everyone.

I've been plagued by crashes and freezes in Civ4 from day one. I was thinking that it might be fixed with a patch or two...

...well, a couple of patches have come and gone, and I’m still getting the crashes and freezes. It's very annoying, as it doesn't EVER crash to desktop, it requires a hard reset. So, getting back to my game takes a while.

MY PC:
AMD64 3200+
Windows XP pro x64
1.5GB RAM
X800XTPE (latest drivers)

CIV 4 SETTINGS:
Graphics: HIGH
4xAA
1280x1024 resolution

I don’t have problems with my PC in any other games, including FEAR and Counter Strike Source.

My PC is prime stable, even though it is generally overclocked. But just to make sure, I tried playing at stock speeds, and even underclocked speeds, and the game still freezes up during gameplay.

So, I’m trying to figure out what it is. My wife and I play multiplayer, and the second PC never crashes, so I know the game can run stable.

What could it be?

Does anyone else run the game on Windows x64?

Are there known problems with using 4xAA

Are there any known problems with ATI cards with Civ4?

[Aro]

Re: Trying to find source of crashing. X64? AA? Video options?

Originally posted by snoochems

Are there any known problems with ATI cards with Civ4?

Oh, yes. Look here .

It's the help forum. A good place to start, and they have fixed many problems. Good luck, Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah!

[Dr,ape]

look for the "VIA" logo inside your computer.

[Urban Ranger]

Re: Trying to find source of crashing. X64? AA? Video options?

Originally posted by snoochems
Hi everyone.

I've been plagued by crashes and freezes in Civ4 from day one. I was thinking that it might be fixed with a patch or two...

...well, a couple of patches have come and gone, and I’m still getting the crashes and freezes. It's very annoying, as it doesn't EVER crash to desktop, it requires a hard reset. So, getting back to my game takes a while.

Your problem is exactly the same as mine, and I also have an Athlon 64 3200+.

What is your mobo?