ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

[ichimonji_Reese]

I have done a lot of reading about this. And I am still having problems. First off my specs are ...

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System Information
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Time of this report: 2/2/2006, 07:57:24
Machine name: USER-8039276C1B
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: NVIDIA
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow (2 CPUs), ~2.0GHz
Memory: 2048MB RAM
Page File: 258MB used, 3682MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: RADEON X800 GTO
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: RADEON X800 GTO (0x5D4F)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5D4F&SUBSYS_1600174B&REV_00
Display Memory: 256.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6587 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 1/4/2006 19:46:59, 252928 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ati2mtag.sys
Mini VDD Date: 1/4/2006 19:46:40, 1420288 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71EE2-1E0F-11CF-406D-0A36A1C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x1002
Device ID: 0x5D4F
SubSys ID: 0x1600174B
Revision ID: 0x0000
Revision ID: 0x0000
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV8_B ModeWMV8_A ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {6E8329FF-B642-418B-BCF0-BCB6591E255F}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
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Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run


one would think that would run BF2 fine right?

What happens is after 10 mins or so in game ... (it varies) the screen freezes. The computer does not reboot, and the program does not end. I am also not able to access program manager to terminate the program.

I was thinking this is issue with the video card. I have read that a lot of people are switching to the catalyst 5.1 patches. I tried that and no success. I am currently using the most current patch.

SO,

Has anyone had these issues with this card? If so how did you fix it? Also, if you think it could be something other than the card (like dual proc.) or something please suggest it ... I am looking for anything to increase game play (I don't need the shadows and effects)

BTW i am also on broadband cable ...

[CaptJordus]

Re: ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

Welcome to the craptastic world of ATI.

Its probably the same thing my X800 Pro has.....BAD overheating problems.

[FapFapFapFapFap]

Re: ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

Not sure if this is similar, but it seems I get the same trouble.
My game stops within 5 mins (Can't even get one death), replays the same sound over and over, then everything shuts off, PC still running, monitor goes into power saving mode.
I've searched and searched, tried updating PB, tried shutting down all programs, running it from the SF disc, installing SF...Tried everything that I found on these forums was wondering on the off chance if there is a fix to it.

I have an AMD 3500+ 64 etc
Asus A8n-SLI Premium board.
512mb x 2 Corsair Ram.
ATI 600xt With Cat 6.1 drivers.
Win XP Pro, SP2.
Antec NEO 430w PSU
CPU Runs at 33 Deg Temp

[kaheiyeh]

Re: ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

It's usually overheating, i think, that causes this problem on ATI cards. My X600XT used to do this to me too, but my X800GTO doesn't since it does run cooler than my X600 did. Specs are below if you want to see what I run with the card.

EDIT: Idle Temp: 37C, Load Temp: 55C with my X800GTO.

[ulm4lyf]

Re: ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

My x800GTO2 runs perfectly fine. I have overclocked the hell out of it and it never gets higher than 59 degrees. I use Omega divers though, so don't know if that will help or not. I run everything on high, fps in the 50's throughout the game.

[XThisDayWakesX]

Re: ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

Ditto, same problem here, i cant even select a weapon w/o it freezing up with no way out other than the PWR Button!!! SOME HELP US!!!

[Flyerhell]

Re: ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

Using X800 pro...Didn't overclock anything, using newest driver updates. Working perfectly fine for me.

[kingnubian]

Re: ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

I'm using an X800GTO2 unlocked and overclocked to PE (540x590) and no problems. Keep an eye on the temps with "ATI Tool" or "ATI Tray Tools" while running the game. It may tell you if overheating is at fault. If you are overclocking the cpu then this may be the problem if you are not fully stable.

[AlanCollier]

Re: ATI Radeon X800 GTO BF2 issues

I have a GTO2 overclocked to 605:605 (lucky!) and despite running superbly for a few months, for some reason it's started doing the same thing, freezing mid-game.

What has significantly changed in my system is the power supply. I suspect that my new 400W PSU (a cheapie) isn't as good as my old Enermax 350W unit.

It's just a suspicion so I could be wrong, but try a better PSU if you have access to one.

--Alan