Frequent post-patch crashes/reboots from game

[jdbecks]

I think I have fixed it, no crashes yet...fingers crossed.
I reinstalled Direct X and used AVG Tune up, it found over 5000 reg errors on my system, not sure which solved the problem..but its something else to try for anyone experiencing similar problems.

[Russkly]

Originally Posted by Russkly

Thx.

I'll try altering the settings in the ASUS software, so that it focuses on cooling rather than on max. performance.

No other game, included maxed-out ARMA2 cause this GPU problems like this though.

Ho hum.

R

OK, I've uninstalled the ASUS SmartDoctor software that runs the GPU and installed MSI Afterburner.

What did you do to your settings exactly to reduce the crashes? You've got a better/newer card, but perhaps I can use your experience with Afterburner as a guide.

BTW I've also installed the latest GeForce Beta drivers (see sig.), so I'll let you know whether they've made any difference. I think they're mostly aimed at the 400 & 500 series though, so you may see more benefit than I.

Cheers for the help,

R

[sizequeen]

If you go into Afterburner you can see the Fan Speed (%) slider just below the Memory Clock slider. Make sure it is on AUTO (click Auto button it should show a green light).

Then click Settings > Fan > TICK "Enable user defined software automatic fan control".

Change the graph to make your GPU fan run at 100% from around 60 c

I have mine on a gradual climb from 50% to 100% fan speed between 40 and 60 c

I also changed another setting which may help if the PSU is unstable at high temps. Go back one window to the General tab and under Safety Properties tick "Force constant voltage".

These haven't totally stopped the reboots but I can now play for at least 15-20mins without any problems. Last night I played for around 30mins and didn't have any reboots.

Hope this helps

Adam

[Russkly]

Originally Posted by sizequeen

If you go into Afterburner you can see the Fan Speed (%) slider just below the Memory Clock slider. Make sure it is on AUTO (click Auto button it should show a green light).

Then click Settings > Fan > TICK "Enable user defined software automatic fan control".

Change the graph to make your GPU fan run at 100% from around 60 c

I have mine on a gradual climb from 50% to 100% fan speed between 40 and 60 c

I also changed another setting which may help if the PSU is unstable at high temps. Go back one window to the General tab and under Safety Properties tick "Force constant voltage".

These haven't totally stopped the reboots but I can now play for at least 15-20mins without any problems. Last night I played for around 30mins and didn't have any reboots.

Hope this helps

Adam

Cheers, Adam.

Will play around tomorrow AM and post results.

You on 270 drivers?

Sean

[sizequeen]

Originally Posted by Russkly

Cheers, Adam.

Will play around tomorrow AM and post results.

You on 270 drivers?

Sean

266.58 at the moment. They give me v good frame-rates in COD, FSX and Call of Duty4.

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit, Foxconn Flaming Blade GTI, Intel Core i7 950 @ 3.07 (8 CPUs), 6MB RAM, DirectX 11, Nvidia GTX-470, M-Audio Audiophile 2496, CH Yoke, CH Rudder Pedals, Saitek FF Force, Saitek Yoke

Adam

[LeadFarmer]

you guys need to increase the voltage on IOH to 1.2 or even 1.3 if running multiple PCIE cards

[nullack]

No you dont need to that I have 7 full pciex lanes in my EVGA2 and dont need to raise the IOH for standard clocks at all

[Russkly]

Originally Posted by Russkly

Cheers, Adam.

Will play around tomorrow AM and post results.

You on 270 drivers?

Sean

OK, it is definitely a GPU temperature issue.

Using MSI Afterburner (and RivaTuner to view the Afterburner log file), the GPU Usage hits 100% and stays there as does the GPU fan (with the fan mapped via Afterburner to cut in at 40c and straight-line increase to 100% at 60c.

Actual GPU temp. reaches 75c.

Everything on the GPU is at 100%!!!!!

A screenshot of the log file output is attached.

This is during the Hurricane vs He-111 channel intercept quick mission.

Multiple crashes/reboots - cannot play mission through.

If I do a simple x-country flight in a Hurri or even the Spit vs. Ju-88 custom mission, I can play without crashing.

Settings:

1920x1200 (desktop resolution)
MD = H
BD = L
LD = L
F = L
VE = H
DD = H
BA = L
LS = M
G = Off
S = On
R = On

I'm going to try reducing resolution and then settings to see if that helps.

Thereafter I might try the now-famous kegetys mods, although I'd prefer to wait for the developers to do this sort of thing officially!!!!

This puppy really does push the GPU to the max.

R

[Russkly]

Originally Posted by Russkly

OK, it is definitely a GPU temperature issue.

Using MSI Afterburner (and RivaTuner to view the Afterburner log file), the GPU Usage hits 100% and stays there as does the GPU fan (with the fan mapped via Afterburner to cut in at 40c and straight-line increase to 100% at 60c.

Actual GPU temp. reaches 75c.

Everything on the GPU is at 100%!!!!!

A screenshot of the log file output is attached.

This is during the Hurricane vs He-111 channel intercept quick mission.

Multiple crashes/reboots - cannot play mission through.

If I do a simple x-country flight in a Hurri or even the Spit vs. Ju-88 custom mission, I can play without crashing.

Settings:

1920x1200 (desktop resolution)
MD = H
BD = L
LD = L
F = L
VE = H
DD = H
BA = L
LS = M
G = Off
S = On
R = On

I'm going to try reducing resolution and then settings to see if that helps.

Thereafter I might try the now-famous kegetys mods, although I'd prefer to wait for the developers to do this sort of thing officially!!!!

This puppy really does push the GPU to the max.

R

Tried 1680x1050 and it seemed to play for longer before crashing/rebooting.

Tried 1680x1050 with BD = VL and LS = L and it played through without crashing.

Interestingly, fan was at 100% and GPU temp reached 86c!!!!!

R

PS Great game when it behaves itself though, lol.

[E69_vencejo]

hi,
i have same problem. After patch blue screen (before patch launcher problem finally solved).
I test temperatures but i don´t see any problem:
First run gpuz for temperatures log.
Blue screen is with 90/91º celsius in my ring.
Then i stress graphic card with occt and with afterburner i up/down ventilators for check what happend with high temperature.
At 97º celcius, all clocks diminish its value automatically until reach 87º. Then clocks go up to 100% again.
No blue screen, no reboot.

I have the feeling that many have appeared blue screen right after i press a button or axis, or both, but this is very subjective .

i5 750, 4G ram, p55-ud5, xfi, asus 570, 1000w power, tir and x52.