GRAW2 - SP Demo = VPU Recovers

Dyre Straits · Jul 27, 2007, 12:14 PM

On my B/B ATI X1950 Pro 256 PCI Express....

I can't get more than 5 min into the game without getting a VPU Recovery and/or just a lost video signal and have to use the RESET button to restart the computer.

I've gone from CAT 7.7s back to CAT 7.4s to see if it is a driver-related problem. Nada...same thing happens and even quicker.

Anyone else playing the demo?

niceguyrichy · Jul 27, 2007, 01:56 PM

I was playing it on my AIW, just, only problem I had was the card not keeping up.
I say 'was' cos my comp crapped out on me last night, so I can't even check what drivers I was using for you, sorry

Dyre Straits · Jul 28, 2007, 07:28 PM

I took a little time with this again last night. This time, I was able to get to the Rebel Post, destroy it and then destroy the two arsenal items.

Just as the game saved the progress, I lost the video signal again.

X1800XTTOP · Jul 29, 2007, 05:49 PM

Not that its the solution to your problem, but you can quicksave/quickload (if you just want to complete the demo).

Also, id download the MP demo and see if that crashes aswell.

I havent really been able to play GRAW2 properly since it crashes to desktop every 10 mins. The MP demo did it, the SP demo did, and so did the full game.

But, ever since installing Catalyst 7.7 and always closing down ALL programs in the background (MSN [my friend says game always crashes when someone writes to him], foobar, Xfire.. everything.) i havent had a crash yet. I did however have a full system crash/freeze after playing 3-4 missions without any problems.

Dyre Straits · Jul 29, 2007, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X1800XTTOP

Not that its the solution to your problem, but you can quicksave/quickload (if you just want to complete the demo).

Also, id download the MP demo and see if that crashes aswell.

I havent really been able to play GRAW2 properly since it crashes to desktop every 10 mins. The MP demo did it, the SP demo did, and so did the full game.

But, ever since installing Catalyst 7.7 and always closing down ALL programs in the background (MSN [my friend says game always crashes when someone writes to him], foobar, Xfire.. everything.) i havent had a crash yet. I did however have a full system crash/freeze after playing 3-4 missions without any problems.

I did notice that, if I close MSN the game doesn't crash so frequently. I'll download the MP Demo to see what happens.

Thanks for the reply.

niceguyrichy · Jul 29, 2007, 08:48 PM

that's a point actually, I didn't mention because it's something I do automatically without even thinking about it. I shut off everything when I play games. all I leave running is firewall and av (< seems to be especially important for online gaming, my ping goes through the roof if I leave a slew of progs in the sys tray. probably not helped by my crap 2mb connection though)

Dyre Straits · Jul 30, 2007, 01:11 AM

Well, after installing the MP Demo, and patching it with the latest Demo Patch, the game still crashes to a black [lost signal] screen after a little while.

I'll likely uninstall this demo for now and wait to see what developes. Otherwise, it looks good while it is working.

OmegaRED · Jul 30, 2007, 02:27 AM

GRAW2 crashes for me like you described.

Dyre Straits · Jul 30, 2007, 06:22 AM

I finally was able to complete the SP Demo but the crashing isn't worth putting up with if it does this in the full version.

Otherwise, I got an "A" on my Debriefing.

X1800XTTOP · Jul 30, 2007, 12:10 PM

This is a long shot but try underclocking your Core (~15mhz?) on the video card. I remember that i read X1000 cards that overheat the core goes into a blank screen. Worth the try if you got nothing else to do

Try renaming the .exes to like graw.exe. Tried disabling VPU recovery? I´ve always had it disabled but i cant even find the option now with my HD2900.

TV addict#2 · Aug 2, 2007, 12:13 AM

I'll get a chance to try this one soon on loan

Jul 30, 2007, 02:27 AM	#8
OmegaRED Relapsed Gamer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ottawa , Canada Posts: 5,688 Rep Power: 173 System Specs	GRAW2 crashes for me like you described. __________________ E Penis Specs: <------------- See System Specs

Aug 2, 2007, 12:13 AM	#11
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Jul 29, 2007, 05:49 PM	#4
X1800XTTOP DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Not that its the solution to your problem, but you can quicksave/quickload (if you just want to complete the demo). Also, id download the MP demo and see if that crashes aswell. I havent really been able to play GRAW2 properly since it crashes to desktop every 10 mins. The MP demo did it, the SP demo did, and so did the full game. But, ever since installing Catalyst 7.7 and always closing down ALL programs in the background (MSN [my friend says game always crashes when someone writes to him], foobar, Xfire.. everything.) i havent had a crash yet. I did however have a full system crash/freeze after playing 3-4 missions without any problems.

Jul 30, 2007, 12:10 PM	#10
X1800XTTOP DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 316 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	This is a long shot but try underclocking your Core (~15mhz?) on the video card. I remember that i read X1000 cards that overheat the core goes into a blank screen. Worth the try if you got nothing else to do Try renaming the .exes to like graw.exe. Tried disabling VPU recovery? I´ve always had it disabled but i cant even find the option now with my HD2900.