I played crysis warhead in high settings without any problem and it was great. But when i got crysis i play at exactly same settings as before,but at some mission cutscenes my pc just shuts down without any warning or anything, so it made me try to skip cutscene everytime it start so i can't really see the story line well as before, but gameplay is fine no problem, so what cause it? is my game bugged? or because i got crysis from a friend, which he cracked it or something.
I doubt the game is bugged or pirated since the "crack" just removes the DRM (my guess). A computer randomly shutting down, especially during cutscenes when things get heated is most likely a result of a part in your computer getting very hot and shutting itself down to prevent damage. Post a screenshot of these http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/ and http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/CPU-Z.shtml while the game is running.
I would lower the settings to medium, as the original crysis on high is actually more demanding than warhead. Although I don't see you complaining about fps issues, it would mean it probably is something else. What are your computer specs? If your using Radeons, I would rollback to catalyst 9.5 or 9.4 as the newer drivers have some known compatability issues.
My pc settings: windows vista home prem sp1 AMD phenom 9550 quad-core processor 2.20 GHZ RAM 6.00 GB 64 bit operating system GTS 250 XFX 512 MB maybe my PSU have some problems? it is 300W max..... i will buy new one if it is not enough...... And if it is over heated what should i do to fix it?
it's your power supply...300W is too low and won't be enough for your system. You need at least a good brand 500W psu with a good amperage on the 12v rail
yeah its definately your power supply, you should check the minimum wattage requirement for your card, and fyi this should be on the pc hardware forum not on system wars
Ok serious idk about my PSU it says chinese ALL around it, all i can see is that MAX: 300W. And i brought my pc for 600 dollars at 2008 near 2009( pc only), i thought it should included all items i need for gaming.....
This is the power supply I use, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371007 . Since that seems to be the issue you shouldn't have a problem replacing it. Google has plenty of guides on doing it but if you are not computer savvy or are "afraid" of busting it then let a friend/techie replace it for you.
I might going to buy this http://www.frys.com/product/4806800?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG But i wonder if it can fit in my pc case......i don't see a lot spaces to add it, and im bad at building pc.... last time i add in new graphic card took me 2 days to figure out what to do...
I might going to buy this http://www.frys.com/product/4806800?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG But i wonder if it can fit in my pc case......i don't see a lot spaces to add it, and im bad at building pc.... last time i add in new graphic card took me 2 days to figure out what to do...harvard1932
Ive never heard of that PSU manufacturer. Might want to ask for reccomendations in the PC hardware discussion forums.
OK i opened my GPU fan to 100%, and same PSU as before( i will buy new one soon) my pc still shuting down. This time is at COD5, i am playing on a mission called there blood something weee i forget, this time isnt at cutscene, it is at gameplay, so i couldnt finish my COD 5 mission, can some1 help me out please? And how long my GPU can last without a new PSU?
OK i opened my GPU fan to 100%, and same PSU as before( i will buy new one soon) my pc still shuting down. This time is at COD5, i am playing on a mission called there blood something weee i forget, this time isnt at cutscene, it is at gameplay, so i couldnt finish my COD 5 mission, can some1 help me out please? And how long my GPU can last without a new PSU?
harvard1932
Your GPU will last... until your current PSU dies and possibly takes your entire system along with it (power spike, fire (no I am not kidding, FIRE) or whatever) Get a new PSU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Your current system is probably drawing close to 300 watts already, and no PSU can put out at 100% efficiency. You are begging to lose your entire system right now with that POS powering it.
OK i opened my GPU fan to 100%, and same PSU as before( i will buy new one soon) my pc still shuting down. This time is at COD5, i am playing on a mission called there blood something weee i forget, this time isnt at cutscene, it is at gameplay, so i couldnt finish my COD 5 mission, can some1 help me out please? And how long my GPU can last without a new PSU?
harvard1932
Stop playing 3d card intensive games until you sort the PSU out, for god's sake you're gonna break everything in it.
[QUOTE="harvard1932"]My pc settings: windows vista home prem sp1 AMD phenom 9550 quad-core processor 2.20 GHZ RAM 6.00 GB 64 bit operating system GTS 250 XFX 512 MB maybe my PSU have some problems? it is 300W max..... i will buy new one if it is not enough...... And if it is over heated what should i do to fix it?wow watch out having a low psu can mes up ur system... id recommend 600w and above
it's your power supply...300W is too low and won't be enough for your system. You need at least a good brand 500W psu with a good amperage on the 12v railcodename-R
Yup.. that's what I was thinking. I had similar problems when I had a low power supply unit. PC runs fine now and no problems with my graphics or graphic card.
Get a 450 or higher. Nothing less then a 450 though. You should be fine after that.
Overdrawing the PSU can cause the system to shut down/restart. Get a better PSU, otherwise you are putting your computer at risk for a massive PSU failure which could destroy all of your components, not just the PSU. It could also potentially result in a fire. NEVER, EVER cheap out on a PSU. EVER. EVER. My recommendation
Most likely your windows install is screwed up, or you got mad dust in ur video card or cpu heatsink making it overheat and pc shut down. When my pc get's dusty seriously my pc will straight up cut off if im trying to play high end game like crysis. just the other night, my chipset fan on my motherboard wasnt spinning fast and my pc kept shutting off. lol i put fan blowing on my chipset heatsink and no more shut downs. could be ur chipset running too hot also.
[QUOTE="smokedroyowhoa"]Most likely your windows install is screwed up, or you got mad dust in ur video card or cpu heatsink making it overheat and pc shut down. When my pc get's dusty seriously my pc will straight up cut off if im trying to play high end game like crysis. just the other night, my chipset fan on my motherboard wasnt spinning fast and my pc kept shutting off. lol i put fan blowing on my chipset heatsink and no more shut downs. could be ur chipset running too hot also. No. It IS his PSU. An underpowered PSU WILL get overdrawn at peak load with the hardware he has. An overdrawn PSU almost always results in a reboot of the system or a total failure of the PSU(including the possibility of frying all the other hardware in the computer or even starting a fire)
[QUOTE="KingsMessenger"][QUOTE="smokedroyowhoa"]Most likely your windows install is screwed up, or you got mad dust in ur video card or cpu heatsink making it overheat and pc shut down. When my pc get's dusty seriously my pc will straight up cut off if im trying to play high end game like crysis. just the other night, my chipset fan on my motherboard wasnt spinning fast and my pc kept shutting off. lol i put fan blowing on my chipset heatsink and no more shut downs. could be ur chipset running too hot also. No. It IS his PSU. An underpowered PSU WILL get overdrawn at peak load with the hardware he has. An overdrawn PSU almost always results in a reboot of the system or a total failure of the PSU(including the possibility of frying all the other hardware in the computer or even starting a fire) depends which card and amperage.
my chipset keeps running hot because the fan on the chipset cooler is starting to die, i been oiling it up with WD 40 if it stops spinnining completely it fix's it for acouple months but then goes back to not spinning lol
been many times though i had extra fans blowing on my chipset, but my CPU AND VIDEO CARD heatsinks were dusty as and my psu because i havent cleaned them out in month or two and my pc actually would shut down running highend games like crysis. so in other words kids, check ur chipset fans, keep ur stuff dust free AND RUN A GOOD POWERSUPPLY lol
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