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  • PixelAttack

    #1

    Interesting Hardware Problem...

    Interesting Hardware Problem...

    I reliase that I may have left out important information so if you require any further information in order to help me then send me a pm or post a reply in this thread and I will reply to it asap.

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    I built a new PC from scratch (which I obvioulsy now regret doing), I installed the game and everything was fine untill the 1.3 patch was released, I downloaded that, installed it and BF2 never worked again.

    Ive tried dozens of methods to fix this problem over the past few weeks including countless reinstallments of the patch, the game and even windows itself. The problem is down to my hardware but why did it suddenly stop working when the 1.3 patch was installed? Ive currently uninstalled BF2 and im playing on the 1.22 patch on unranked servers.

    Specs:

    Some random gigabyte motherboard (with PCI x5 and AGP x1 slots).
    AMD Athlon 3000+ (1.81 Ghz)
    Ive tried two graphics cards:
    - Radeon Saphire 9250 (128 mb, AGP)
    - GeForce 5200 (256 mb, AGP)
    1.00 GB of RAM.
    8x DVD-Rom.
    80 GB Hard Drive.

    Im not quite sure what to try exactly, all I know is that my hardware is unable to run the 1.3 patch so the upgrade to the game has out-matched my components even though they should be good enough to run the game at a low quality?

    When I click on BF2, I get the load-up image followed by a 30 second pause then the "Not Responding" box, with the Dont Send/Send error report options. Im hoping that someone her has expieriences this problem or knows someone that has so they are able to help me as much as they can.

    I appreciate all & any usefull information/help.

    Pixel Attack!

  • ZackAttack2005

    #2
    Re: Interesting Hardware Problem...

    im not any expert when it comes to computers and hardware and such, but it looks like it might be your video card(s). I know that when the patches have come out theyve put alot of stress on video cards compared to the original game, and neither of those cards are very good. definitely get someone elses opinion on it first, but i suggest getting a better vid card

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    • megawhompertoo
      oldswab
      • Dec 2005
      • 2124

      #3
      Re: Interesting Hardware Problem...

      only thing i can think of offhand is that you're really scraping the bottom of the barrel on those graphics cards. BUT, seeing as it works with 1.22, and not with 1.3, there's a possibility that the 1.4 (due out yesterday but postponed until either soon or indefinitely) may fix your problem. They are addressing some stability issues with this patch.

      P.S. You shouldn't regret building a computer. It's a learning experience.

      edit: dang. zackattack beat me to it.

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      • PixelAttack

        #4
        Re: Interesting Hardware Problem...

        Thanks megawhompertoo and ZackAttack2005 for your replies.

        I had my suspicion over the the graphics card and Im looking into buying a GeForce 6 series (I dont have a high budget). But at the moment im going to try to install the 1.4 patch and see where that leaves me.

        If you guys (or anyone else) have any further/additional information that might help them then I welcome it with open arms,

        Thanks again,

        Pixel Attack.


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