Problems with GeForce 7800GT and bundled game FarCry

[adamh128]

Hi, I need some help with a problem...

When I play FarCry on my new system (see http://www.sysxtreme.com/showpost.php?p=47468&postcount=12) , the sound breaks up and sometimes the game-play locks too (although I can quit to the menu screen and back to Windows).

I have patched the game to 1.33 and the XFX GeForce 7800GT drivers to 81.94 (which was a pain in itself because Microsoft made me re-activate over the phone :cussing.

Has anyone else seen these problems, or has any suggestions how to get the game working again?

Thanks.

Adam.

 

[dude_1885]

the only sugestion i might have is that it might be overheating...the solution if it is that is to get a better cooler for it...maybe an artic cooling Nvidia cooler?

 

[Dav0s]

yeah, check the temps for us mate

 

[adamh128]

yeah, check the temps for us mate

Temp at the gfx card during game play is 34 C. Not high at all.

The sound seems to get stuck when I drive the jeep - then stays stuck forever.

Occasionally the video goes later, but not often.

BTW, this only started happening when I updated my gfx drivers & the patched game (DOH - shouldn't have done them both the same day).

 

[Eguy]

You should have 81.95...

 

[adamh128]

You should have 81.95...

I noticed this was available, but I've been putting off updating again until I have good reason, because following the update to 81.94, Microsoft :jerkit: made me phone up and re-activate.

Oh well, spose I'd better give it a try then.