Display Flicker/Low monitor refresh rates

[protista]

I am having a problem in which Civ3 somehow causes my monitor refresh rates to be fixed at a very slow rate, which causes very noticable flicker. The rates are half what they used to be, and rebooting does not always clear up the problem.

Also, I now notice I get a startup message "updating system files" each time I boot up. Not sure if these two are related. The flicker is a real problem for me as it triggers migraines!

Any help appreciated.

System: HP PIII733/Nvidia Vanta TNT2/HP 19"M90 monitor/running DirectX 8.0A/Win 98 SE.

 

[Kingpin]

If you could supply a little more info, I might be able to help you out.

What screen resolution do you normally use when not playing Civ 3? 800x600 or 1024x768?

What refresh rate? 60-100 Hz

Can you run that same refresh rate at 1024 x 768?

If so, insert the following into your Civilization3.ini file:

Refresh = xx

(where xx = the best refresh rate you can handle at 1024x768)

I'm forced to use 60 Hz at that resolution and notice a flicker but, unless I get a better monitor, I'm stuck with it.

Let me know if that helps.