SC4 Problem

[thebrad04 0]

Worked ok on my rubbidh 98se pc

 

installed it on to my new xp pro pc

 

when it gets to the EA screen it kicks me out to desktop

 

I've got directx 9.0

 

Please any help

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 9:52:41 AM Author:thebrad04

Worked ok on my rubbidh 98se pc

installed it on to my new xp pro pc

when it gets to the EA screen it kicks me out to desktop

I've got directx 9.0

Please any help

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plz give more detailed spec of your machine, such as cpu,ram, gfx card, etc. also try updating your drivers. run dxdiag for an conflicts. and then try again. but plz give better specs of your machine, this will greatly help

[thebrad04 0]

sorry

 

xp pro sp2

 

2.00ghz processor

 

248MB RAM

 

directx 9

 

intel graphics controller

[Easim 0]

Hello, it's my first message because I didn't want to write on forum ... So for your problem : I've got it too, I had to desinstal my game, delete ALL the files, and reinstal it ... (i've got quite the same computer thant you! I don't really know what is the problem !)

[thebrad04 0]

its weird as sim city 3000 works but not sim city 4

 

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 9:59:52 AM Author: thebrad04

sorry

xp pro sp2

2.00ghz processor

248MB RAM

directx 9

intel graphics controller

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i can tell u 8/10 what the problem is off the bat. not enough ram. 248 is defintley not enough ram to run this game with sability gaurenteed. u need minimum 512. get 1gig if u can i dont even think 248 will render the game at all. keep checking the forum and be sure to read all posts as im almost definitly sure what it is. i have no idea how u can even run windows xp pro on that ram. but hey to each his own right. i have 2 gig ram and it hauls because of it. basicallt the more ram the better, also a good cpu helps too. oh wait a sec, i found another issue. u dont have a graphics card. uh oh. well there is problem number 2. eek.  a nvidia geforce 5200 or above would fix that issue. as always the better the card the better the performance.  a 5200 are reletivley cheap these days, im not sure excactly but ill say 100 bucks to be on the safe side. fix these 2 issues and u should be up and running in no time flat!

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 10:19:33 AM Author: Easim Hello, it's my first message because I didn't want to write on forum ... So for your problem : I've got it too, I had to desinstal my game, delete ALL the files, and reinstal it ... (i've got quite the same computer thant you! I don't really know what is the problem !)

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welcome to simtropolis enjoy the stay here i know i do.  these are great ppl here at simtrop and are always willing to help others. they should be paid for their services as they do alot of it. hehe! welcome aboard.

[thebrad04 0]

dude why would they sell me it if ot werent enough

 

and why did it work on my ols wn98 pc

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 10:50:37 AM Author: thebrad04

dude why would they sell me it if ot werent enough

and why did it work on my ols wn98 pc

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cause its all about the money. i have sc3000 as well and it worked great on my opld machine but when i tried sc4 on it, it crippled the crap out of it. it just wasnt capable of doing it. i was using low ram and an integrated gfx myself. i hate to say it but u got suckered i think. integrated can run it but NOT well at all. plus it dont help that u have low ram too. check the specs on the box/case and u will see the minimum specs. u dont even have that im afraid. either upgrade or throw it at the man u sold it to u!

[thebrad04 0]

but it runs sim city 3000 ok LOL

sod it might just put 3000 back on it and leave it at that

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 10:56:30 AM Author: thebrad04

but it runs sim city 3000 ok LOL

sod it might just put 3000 back on it and leave it at that

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im afraid so partner. keep the sc4 disk incase say at tax time or something u wanna upgrade, cause its a really good game and soon will probably hard to find. dont give up on playing it when u get the cash to upgrade. in all i'd say around 300 will do as far as upgrades go unless ur an extreme gamer like me and wanna spend 8k on a computer. im such a freak!  but yes u have the requirments to run sc3000 cause it doesnt require as much power from all your hardware. sc4 on the other hand is a rescource \hog that should be shot. if u have a friend that has the requirments to run sc4, try his computer and see if it works out. if so then u have solved this issue. its your computer. if not then its the disk. which i highly doubt. goodluck!

[dadyrghluv 8]

oh a quick note, different games require different spec machines. some are greater than others. sc3000 will run on your machine cause its older and u have newer hardware but not new enough or powerful enough to run sc4. always check the specs first before purchesing any software. as this will save u money. cause they dont take back open software for cash returns, even though its not your fault. just a tip

[thebrad04 0]

cheers for the help dude

 

i'll keep hold of it

 

i never really play games on the pc its my mrs that does

 

i just use our wireless modem to play ps2 online

[pegger4life 0]

dadyrghluv is absolutely correct here. When I first got the game I had 512MB ram but only the integrated graphics card and it would freeze when loading as you described. So I got a gforce fx5200 128MB graphics card (MSI) and it is has worked fine since. It only cost like $80 for the card and that was almost 2 years ago so you should be able to get one cheap. ram is cheap too.

 

Don't go back to sc3000. You will be missing out.

[thebrad04 0]

so go i need to just get a  gforce fx5200 128MB graphics card

 

or ram memory as well

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 11:36:08 AM Author: pegger4life

dadyrghluv is absolutely correct here. When I first got the game I had 512MB ram but only the integrated graphics card and it would freeze when loading as you described. So I got a gforce fx5200 128MB graphics card (MSI) and it is has worked fine since. It only cost like $80 for the card and that was almost 2 years ago so you should be able to get one cheap. ram is cheap too.

Don't go back to sc3000. You will be missing out.

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thanx pegger for the comments. also pegger is absolutley correct as well if u can, get a card and some ram pronto otherwise u will kick yourself in the arse(hehe) for not playing this game. it is a wonderful game to play with tons of great stuff to dl from very talented ppl. wish i  could say the same but im as good as these guys. get that card and some ram man..........well why u still reading off to comp usa already! lol, goodluck

[thebrad04 0]

dude long way to go for computer usa

 

i live in england

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 11:41:50 AM Author: thebrad04

so go i need to just get a  gforce fx5200 128MB graphics card

or ram memory as well

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absolutley! a geforce 5200 is an example but is still a great card capable of running most games even to this day. and as peg said its very cheap, considering the performance u get. a tip on ram for u. if u are gonna get more ram, take a stick with u that has the sticker on it. that gives vital information on your style of ram cause with ram u cannot mixand match unless its approved by the manufacter or this could cripple your system entirly. alwatys get the same type and speed in MHZ if at all possible. the serial number is on the sticker and the salesman should find this easily unless its outdated and is not manufactered anymore.  if this is the case then check with your motherboard manufacter to see what types are supported. do this on the web if u have it. DO NOT try other styles of ram unles supported by the manufacter. i dont care what the salesman says. stick to your guns man! keep this in mind when u shop. also make sure ur getting the right gfx card agp is more than likley the style u have as it is industry standard these days. but there is a new higher-end version called pci-express also known as pci-e i doubt u have this but it never hurts to look at your machine. and see. agp is a small single line with a riser near the end and pci-e is longer and is in 2 parts entirley. agp is usually brown colored slot or off color of some kind so u know.

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 11:49:33 AM Author: thebrad04

dude long way to go for computer usa

i live in england

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ouch..yea i dont think they have them their. lol, try your local computer shop or bigname guy in town i .e. comp usa.  most little guys dont carry such equipment as a decent gfx card but they may. mine dont though they suck!

[thebrad04 0]

cheers mate

 

hope i buy the right stuff lol

[dadyrghluv 8]

i wanna make a correction on one post plz. pci-e is a shorter version. and is a single line much smaller than agp. im sorry if i confused u in anyway. my mistake

[dadyrghluv 8]

if u get the game up and running plz let us know. i would like to see if this fixes your issue. as with all purches keep your reciept just incase u have to return something. cheers mate goodluck

[thebrad04 0]

i've just ordered the wrong stuff online now

[dadyrghluv 8]

oh hell i hope not. lloks like ill have me a new gfx card if thats the case. im soooo sorry plz tell me your kidsing or im screwed!

[thebrad04 0]

lol just messing mate sorry

i'll go down to pcworld or dabs in next few days

 

sorry couldnt resist the wind up

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 12:22:25 PM Author: thebrad04

lol just messing mate sorry

i'll go down to pcworld or dabs in next few days

sorry couldnt resist the wind up

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thank god. otherwise u would have drove me to the bottle. ill have a keg plz. by the way pcworld here is a magazine if im not mistaken. haha ive never heard of the store. i learned something new today! like i said keep me posted, as i want this issue solved so u can enjoy a killer program

[thebrad04 0]

yeah its the no1 store in the uk

 

or i might hit ebay

[Micah 16]

Haha, this is the most interesting thread I've ever read. (Welcome Easim) 

Well, thebrad04 and dadyrghluv, you guys can talk more quickly if you go to the Live Chat on the right side of your screen in the menu section. It's between the forums and the STEX. I hope you guys enjoy your stay here. It appears dadyrghluv is right in this Simcity 4 issue. It seems you don't have enough ram. You should probably have at least 1 gig.

[Rabid Tangerine 0]

RAM has already been covered several times over, but I was wanting to toss this out there if you were thinking about upgrading your graphics as well. I got the FX 5500 (not great, but packed with features for the price, $100, even thoug), and it has greatly improved my performance with most 3d applications (well enough that I can now play Half-Life 2 at a respectable framerate, 30 fps at 1024x768 with moderate detail settings, which is enough for me) over my Intel Extreme 2 (integrated, hit the grand total of 7 fps), however SC4....runs exactly as it always has. I would go with RAM first, boost that as high as your motherboard will allow! At 512mb for me, SC4 usually runs fine, until my city starts to push around 200,000. It gets a little stuttery, but far from unplayable. Actually, I can honestly say the game has yet to run slow enough for me to get mad at it, though I do pretty much avoid large city maps now, and stick mainly with mediums. Larges don't like to play very well. Especially when I go nuts with trees....

 

[dadyrghluv 8]

Date: 12/3/2005 1:24:58 PM Author: Micah

Haha, this is the most interesting thread I've ever read. (Welcome Easim)

Well, thebrad04 and dadyrghluv, you guys can talk more quickly if you go to the Live Chat on the right side of your screen in the menu section. It's between the forums and the STEX. I hope you guys enjoy your stay here. It appears dadyrghluv is right in this Simcity 4 issue. It seems you don't have enough ram. You should probably have at least 1 gig.

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sorry for the wasted space on this one. i wasnt sure if he was gonna stay on or not. ive been to the chatrooms before. i actually never thought of using it. lmao on this issue. sorry again for the many posts. dont hate me mods i didnt mean it!