Graphic problem in rush hour

[Twisties_88 0]

Hey guys, just installed rush hour on my new PC running vista 32bit.

When i load the game the splash screen is flickering and it continues in Regional view and gets worse when i load up a city.

I have installed the latest patch and am not running any addons or mods.

System Specs:

Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1 (6001.vistasp1_gdr.080425-1930)

 Language: English (Regional Setting: English)

System Manufacturer: System manufacturer

System Model: Rampage Formula

BIOS: BIOS Date: 04/03/08 18:34:14 Ver: 08.00.12

Processor: n/a

Memory: 3070MB RAM

Page File: 1104MB used, 5271MB available

Windows Dir: C:\Windows

DirectX Version: DirectX 10

DX Setup Parameters: Not found

DxDiag Version: 6.00.6001.18000 32bit Unicode

Video Card details

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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4870 X2

Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.

Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x9441)

DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)

Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9441&SUBSYS_25421002&REV_00

Display Memory: 2298 MB

Dedicated Memory: 1018 MB

Shared Memory: 1279 MB

Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)

Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor

Driver Name: atidxx32.dll,atidxx64,atiumdag.dll,atiumdva.cap,atiumd64,atiumd6a,atitmm64

Driver Version: 7.15.0010.0134 (English)

DDI Version: 10.1

Driver Attributes: Final Retail

Driver Date/Size: 7/9/2008 12:30:18, 1716736 bytes

WHQL Logo'd: Yes

[TV-VCR 14]

You're using driver version 7.15. The latest version is 8.12. Try download the latest drivers first and see if that fixes it. If it doesn't, try running SC4 in software rendering mode. You can change that setting ingame (options menu)

[tungston 19]

If the new driver doesn't fix the problem, update the DirectX 10. If all else fails you may need to use the game option for software rendering.

[Twisties_88 0]

Ok, the new drivers and running as admin seem to have fixed my problems, but now i have a new one.

None of the effects work, like construction, clouds, waves, smog, traffic and pedestrians and i also have big yellow and white boxes appearing in region view.

Instead of uploading again click the link for a screenshot, 3rd post on the first page

https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview

[TV-VCR 14]

Originally posted by: Twisties_88 Ok, the new drivers and running as admin seem to have fixed my problems, but now i have a new one.

None of the effects work, like construction, clouds, waves, smog, traffic and pedestrians and i also have big yellow and white boxes appearing in region view.quote>

Aha, I knew it, the outdated drivers were the problem. As for the new problem, make sure you've turned the graphics settings up in SC4.

Originally posted by: Twisties_88 Instead of uploading again click the link for a screenshot, 3rd post on the first page

https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview

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Link is busted.

[Twisties_88 0]

Originally posted by: Twisties_88 Instead of uploading again click the link for a screenshot, 3rd post on the first page

https://www.simtropolis.com/forum/messageview

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Link is busted.quote>

[Tilarium 0]

Got the same problem. I just installed the game on my new comp, with Radeon HD 4850 and Vista 64. Everything is updated to the latest versions, no change in the in-game settings fix it. The box thingie only seems to appear if I make a change to the region. If I don't't do anything in the region then it doesn't bug out like that. Really annoying, I love Sim City 4 and want to play so bad.

[moneill000 0]

100% not compatible with 64-bit vista, Microsoft admits this freely.

[Tilarium 0]

Now that is a shame to hear. My favorite game.... gone

EDIT:

I've been reading that people are playing the game with Vista, and some even with vista 64.  I'm wondering if it's just an issue with the vid card then.  The game does load fine, and I've even been able to save and exit from cities to the region without that graphic problem afew times.

[trojan_47 2]

Originally posted by: moneill000 100% not compatible with 64-bit vista, Microsoft admits this freely.quote>

 

Yeah but I am not sure this issue is Vista related.

Don't any of you have Vista 64 and play Sim City 4?

Im having the issue where vehicle are not showing and building radiuses dont appear until after teh building is placed. like I said no peds or traffic. there has gotta be a fix

[QuantumChicken 82]

I have a friend who plays this game off of Vista x64, not a single problem in sight. He uses an ASUS P5KC with 4GB DDRII-800, HD2900XTX with Catalyst 9.2, and the most current patches for both windows and SC4. I tried it with Windows 7, stable and fast. try this link to see if it helps.

May I also suggest installing DirectX 9 if not already.

https://www.sc4devotion.com/forums/index.php?topic=5060.0

[dion polk 0]

OK. Got another problem for you guys to solve.

I get 'tearing' or 'ripping' whenever I move around in my city. The only way to get rid of this is to either zoom in or out. I'm running XP on a P3 with a Nivida 8200. No other graphics problems besides this. I changed my resolution and DX to 8 but still get the yellow lines and a torn display.

Any help?

[dion polk 0]

Anybody?