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    HELP! GAME KEEPS ON FREEZING! I WANT TO PLAY!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by billy269, Nov 20, 2004.

  1. billy269

    billy269 Notebook Guru

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    I have 2.8Ghz with 512 RAM and an ATI 9600 Mobility Radeon. The game keeps crashing on my system. It freezes and I have to turn my laptop off manually. I can't update my video card drivers because ATI doesn't put out drivers for its mobility cards and HP (my laptop company) doesn't have any new drivers that I can download. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

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    blustrexe Notebook Enthusiast

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    For some ATI mobility drivers, check out Omegacorner.com. I use Omegas for my Mobility 9600, and they work great. I think you can use Catalyst drivers too, but I'm not sure where to get them.

    Out of curiosity, what game is crashing your system?
     
    blustrexe, Nov 21, 2004
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  3. Brian

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    It sounds like you may also be having a CPU overheating issue. Make sure you're properly ventilated.

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    billy269 Notebook Guru

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    Half Life 2 is crashing. All my vents have plenty of room. Any other advice?

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    Sounds like a heat issue to me. I have had the same problem. It is most likely your CPU not your GPU. But most of the time when there is a heating issue the computer will restart itself. Look into installing a fan on the bottom of the laptop for ventalation. You could aslo lower the settings on HL2. It is a demanding game after all.
    Good luck

    ~Zinger~
     
    zinger2127, Dec 6, 2004
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    I agree with zinger2127. Heat problems. Go out and get a Laptop Cooling Pad, most sell for under $50 bucks. Remember to go for aluminum and not the cheap plastic stuff [ ;)]

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