This happens way too often. I buy a game I've been waiting for for years, install it, try to play it, and it doesn't work.
The latest installment in this is C&C 3 for my PC. It installs fine, but when I try to play the thing, it reboots my computer. Literally. It's like "Play this game"'s command is replaced with "Restart this machine" command. I've tried following EA's advice, I've consulted some other people.
-Tried changing the screen res/color amount
-Tried what EA said and updated my Java stuff.
-Tried changing the sound settings like EA said.
-Tried downloading the update patches.
-Emailed EA, waiting for a response.
Every time I do, nothing changes. I'm about three seconds away from turning this into a sixty dollar skeet. Any suggestions?
sell the game
I'm a little late here I know. But what's in your box? How much RAM do you have? What videocard? What CPU? Power supply?
I was probably MIA while this was posted. Without all the info I would guess overheat since you say this isn't the first game thats done this.
Also you always wanna make sure you have your video, sound, and direct x all updated.
Barring more info thats all I can tell you. C&C3 is running fine for me.
~Tobe
To add to this, maybe you're lacking enough video memory for it to run?
replace your computer
with a wii *shot*
Actually, the only console you could really replace a computer with is the PS3... mostly because of how easy it is to run Linux on it.
Not that I'd do that; I kinda like dedicated computers, myself.
Put more RAM in it
Well, to answer in order:
I've since started playing it on my folks' computer, it works there just fine, like Homeworld 2 did before I got this thing.
My comp's specs as per Cyc's questions are:
1 GB RAM
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Video:ATI Radeon XPress 200 (EA emailed me and told me that this was why it didn't work, if anyone can find a way around it, that'd be great) 256 MB, 400MHz
RAM:1GB RAM
Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3500+, MMX, 3DNow, 2.2GHz
Rico: Not on this computer, I just seem to have rotten luck with PC games I love.
TTG: I can't find a Wii. This marks my second week of searching for one.
ALSO
General consensue: Should i go tell my warranty where to stick it so I can put in the modifications I want to without having to pay Best Buy 40 dollars per install?
-More RAM
-new vid card
-new sound card
Video:ATI Radeon XPress 200 (EA emailed me and told me that this was why it didn't work, if anyone can find a way around it, that'd be great) 256 MB, 400MHz
They're probably right, and even if you did find a workaround (which is highly unlikely) the game would barely run at a playable framerate. My recommendation? Make sure you have an open PCI-Express slot and grab a new videocard like a 7900GT or something. And while you're at it, maybe throw in another gig of RAM.
And yeah, your warranty can eat a bowl of my nuts.
1 gig of ram is plenty for most of the games out today save like BF2/2142 and Vanguard. 2 is enough for any game.
Yeah, you need a better video card. I'm running a 7900 GT and it runs fine.
~Tobe
I've always been curious; how does one tell if it has a PCI Express or a PCI regular? My computer's just over a year old, if that helps any.
AGP also has a hooky thing to the right of it, if that helps.
AGP also has a hooky thing to the right of it, if that helps.
On certain motherboards. And certain motherboards have a hook for PCI-E, too. So that's not really a good way to keep track.
