Initially when I got Vanilla I had to make some adjustments b/c the graphics weren't displaying right (invisible leaderheads) but once I got that fixed it was mostly fine. After the expansion packs occassionally I'd run into problems where the text in the 'choose next building' or 'choose next tech' screen would be messed up but that was usually rectified by just exiting to the main menu and then opening the game again.
However, I'm now running into another graphics related problem. This time I haven't been able to find a solution.
Everytime I go to start a new game I get a few turns in before the screen goes completely black for a few seconds and then recovers back to the game. I continue to play and then not to long after that the game starts to lag between turns. A few more turns and the game completely freezes all together. By turn 10 it's all over. Sometimes I can shut it down via task manager but more often than not I have to turn the computer off manually and re-boot.
I've downloaded the latest patch. I've downloaded the latest DirectX. I've played with reduced graphics. I've tried activating 'Gamer Mode' on my SpySweeper, shutting down uneeded programs, and disconnecting from the internet while playing. I've updated my video driver, downloaded Windows Updates, and added a gig of RAM as well.
I have concerns that something has gone wrong with my video card. Even though the computer says it is working properly I have similar problems with SimCity 4. Although, in that instance the graphics of the entire screen get scrambled and and it usually crashes to the desktop citing an "igfx error". Since Civ4 was not orginally affected I assumed that it was attributed to too much custom content trying to run on SC4. However, now that Civ4 is affected I fear it is either Vista or hardware related (and I really can't afford a new laptop
).
Here are is a summary of my system/display info....
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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/22/2009, 12:38:40
Machine name: (NAME)-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite A135
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL0
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 1235MB used, 3073MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_FF021179&REV_03
Display Memory: 256 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 256 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1437 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Please help.
However, I'm now running into another graphics related problem. This time I haven't been able to find a solution.
Everytime I go to start a new game I get a few turns in before the screen goes completely black for a few seconds and then recovers back to the game. I continue to play and then not to long after that the game starts to lag between turns. A few more turns and the game completely freezes all together. By turn 10 it's all over. Sometimes I can shut it down via task manager but more often than not I have to turn the computer off manually and re-boot.
I've downloaded the latest patch. I've downloaded the latest DirectX. I've played with reduced graphics. I've tried activating 'Gamer Mode' on my SpySweeper, shutting down uneeded programs, and disconnecting from the internet while playing. I've updated my video driver, downloaded Windows Updates, and added a gig of RAM as well.
I have concerns that something has gone wrong with my video card. Even though the computer says it is working properly I have similar problems with SimCity 4. Although, in that instance the graphics of the entire screen get scrambled and and it usually crashes to the desktop citing an "igfx error". Since Civ4 was not orginally affected I assumed that it was attributed to too much custom content trying to run on SC4. However, now that Civ4 is affected I fear it is either Vista or hardware related (and I really can't afford a new laptop
).Here are is a summary of my system/display info....
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System Information
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Time of this report: 3/22/2009, 12:38:40
Machine name: (NAME)-PC
Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080917-1612)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: TOSHIBA
System Model: Satellite A135
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL0
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2250 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
Memory: 2038MB RAM
Page File: 1235MB used, 3073MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode
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Display Devices
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Card name: Mobile Intel(R) 945 Express Chipset Family
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) GMA 950
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_FF021179&REV_03
Display Memory: 256 MB
Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
Shared Memory: 256 MB
Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1437 (English)
DDI Version: 9Ex
Please help.
