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PossumBBSC · 03-04-2003, 07:50 PM

How much Ram do you have? Sounds like a Ram issue to me, I have been wrong though.

nate7891 · 03-04-2003, 08:18 PM

where would u find how much ram you have. I know i have enough space,i have directx 9.0,i dont know about memory. And yes i just upgraded my sound and video cards

Draft Dodger · 03-04-2003, 08:31 PM

are you SURE the game is freezing.

some of those calculations (free agency, for example) can take a looooong time, especially on a lower end system - long enough to make you think the game has frozen.

nate7891 · 03-04-2003, 09:15 PM

yes i'm sure the game is freezing. I hit ctrl alt delete and it says not responding next to OOTP5

Erich Ingram · 03-04-2003, 10:15 PM

nate, it may say not responding but that is not always true, when it is going through something that takes a long time it will say not responding because it is trying to finish the calculations and won't let you break into it. I have it happen a lot where it will say that but once it finishes what it is working on it is fine.

Draft Dodger · 03-04-2003, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nate7891
yes i'm sure the game is freezing. I hit ctrl alt delete and it says not responding next to OOTP5

the game does not report back to windows while it is doing some of this stuff, so windows may think the game is not responding.

how fast is your computer? how much memory?

HolyCow98 · 03-04-2003, 10:55 PM

It will tell you by Start\settings\control panel\system\general..

Should be near the bottom.

Hotwheelz · 03-04-2003, 11:04 PM

Just curious, but what rosters are you using when it freezes? I used a set of the GeForce rosters, and for some reason, anytime I did anything, it froze or close the game. I would recommend trying a different roster. See if that helps

Tresclub · 03-04-2003, 11:09 PM

Nate, In your OOTP5 folder is a file called Game Configuration.exe. Open that file.
From in there, you can enable and disable sound and D3D. Hope this helps.

Tresclub · 03-04-2003, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nate7891
where would u find how much ram you have.

Start/Control Panel/System (in WinXP-Pro, not sure what they are in Winxx).

Ktulu · 03-04-2003, 11:27 PM

edit: nevermind already answered.. thought i was on the last page but i wasnt

nate7891 · 03-05-2003, 05:56 PM

this is all it says. AMD-K6(tm) 3D Processor
56.0MB Ram.
Then when i look through all the other tabs it says i have 58% free space so it should be workin. But i will wait a little lgoner when it says not responding. I usually wait about 5 minutes.

Draft Dodger · 03-05-2003, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nate7891
this is all it says. AMD-K6(tm) #D Processor
56.0MB Ram.
Then when i look through all the other tabs it says i have 58% free space so it should be workin. But i will wait a little lgoner when it says not responding. I usually wait about 5 minutes.

that's definitely on the low end, especially with the memory.

5 minutes probably isn't long enough to wait. seriously. it's probably still working through the stuff.

nate7891 · 03-05-2003, 06:04 PM

is there any way i could make it go faster?

Draft Dodger · 03-05-2003, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by nate7891
is there any way i could make it go faster?

get about 256 MB more of memory.
(serious answer, not meaning to sound like a wiseass).

dsvitak · 03-05-2003, 07:04 PM

I just read through this post, and I have some input.

That ESS Allegro card is likely not DirectX certified.

I have an IBM Aptiva, three years old, with an ESS sound card.

I discovered, quite to my horror, that the sound card, on the motherboard, is non-DirectX certified...and remains uncertified to this day, despite a series of driver updates. They just don't care. I have corresponded with their tech support, called them, everything.

After messing with it for 2 YEARS, I broke down and bought a generic soundcard, fully soundblaster compatible.

There are DOZENS of games which would lock, due to the damned sound card. Every single one ran perfectly after disabling the ESS sound card, and point the program at the new one.

This may or may not be your problem, but if it looks like a fish, and smells like a fish.....

Stashu · 03-05-2003, 07:05 PM

i have 192 megs of RAM on my laptop and it's a little on the slow side with OOTP, so 56megs is gonna drag on for a while.

Like DD said, only way to fix it is to upgrade your RAM.

nate7891 · 03-05-2003, 07:25 PM

And how would i upgrade my RAM?? Do u have to buy it?? Cause i know some stuff u have to buy. And if you have to buy it,how much would it cost??

TC Dale · 03-05-2003, 07:40 PM

www.pricewatch.com

Look under PC Memory.

nate7891 · 03-05-2003, 07:58 PM

How much memory would ya'll recommend i get?

03-04-2003, 08:18 PM	#22
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03-04-2003, 08:31 PM	#23
Draft Dodger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: formerly of the OTBL Posts: 4,113	are you SURE the game is freezing. some of those calculations (free agency, for example) can take a looooong time, especially on a lower end system - long enough to make you think the game has frozen. __________________ Draft Dodger (Anarchy: Anything goes. The Draft Dodger viewpoint.) Sophmoric[sic] Member of the OOTP Boards (It's not OOTP; it's your computer) 15 GB Webhosting for $6.95 a month IMO we are best off abandoning that sinking ship that is Off Topic to the rats infesting it and just starting a whole new Baseball Forum from scratch.

03-04-2003, 09:15 PM	#24
nate7891 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 553	yes i'm sure the game is freezing. I hit ctrl alt delete and it says not responding next to OOTP5 __________________ Keeping idiots in suspense. "If they blew up Wrigley tomorrow, it wouldn't bother me at all. That ivy is nasty, the infield grass is waist high, and they definitely have the most vulgar fans." -- Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman. Easiest job in Sports: Third Base Coach Job Requirements: Depth perception, and ability to do “the windmill”.

03-04-2003, 10:15 PM	#25
Erich Ingram Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 2,201	nate, it may say not responding but that is not always true, when it is going through something that takes a long time it will say not responding because it is trying to finish the calculations and won't let you break into it. I have it happen a lot where it will say that but once it finishes what it is working on it is fine. __________________ Erich Ingram (Rolen17) IOSBL San Diego Aztecs 2010, 2012,2013, 2014 World Series Champions Maelstrom Padres 2026 World Champions eMLB Washington Nationals

03-04-2003, 10:55 PM	#27
HolyCow98 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 2,735	It will tell you by Start\settings\control panel\system\general.. Should be near the bottom. __________________ NPBL Enjoying its 60th season Georgia GM

03-04-2003, 07:50 PM	#21
PossumBBSC Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 20	How much Ram do you have? Sounds like a Ram issue to me, I have been wrong though.

03-04-2003, 11:04 PM	#28
Hotwheelz All Star Starter Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 1,620	Just curious, but what rosters are you using when it freezes? I used a set of the GeForce rosters, and for some reason, anytime I did anything, it froze or close the game. I would recommend trying a different roster. See if that helps

03-04-2003, 11:09 PM	#29
Tresclub All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: La Mesa, CA USA Posts: 1,908	Nate, In your OOTP5 folder is a file called Game Configuration.exe. Open that file. From in there, you can enable and disable sound and D3D. Hope this helps.

03-04-2003, 11:27 PM	#31
Ktulu Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: BC Posts: 4,507	edit: nevermind already answered.. thought i was on the last page but i wasnt __________________ "The ice is getting even more thinner, my friend!"

03-05-2003, 05:56 PM	#32
nate7891 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 553	this is all it says. AMD-K6(tm) 3D Processor 56.0MB Ram. Then when i look through all the other tabs it says i have 58% free space so it should be workin. But i will wait a little lgoner when it says not responding. I usually wait about 5 minutes. __________________ Keeping idiots in suspense. "If they blew up Wrigley tomorrow, it wouldn't bother me at all. That ivy is nasty, the infield grass is waist high, and they definitely have the most vulgar fans." -- Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman. Easiest job in Sports: Third Base Coach Job Requirements: Depth perception, and ability to do “the windmill”. Last edited by nate7891; 03-05-2003 at 06:03 PM.

03-05-2003, 06:04 PM	#34
nate7891 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 553	is there any way i could make it go faster? __________________ Keeping idiots in suspense. "If they blew up Wrigley tomorrow, it wouldn't bother me at all. That ivy is nasty, the infield grass is waist high, and they definitely have the most vulgar fans." -- Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman. Easiest job in Sports: Third Base Coach Job Requirements: Depth perception, and ability to do “the windmill”.

03-05-2003, 07:04 PM	#36
dsvitak Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 5,375	I just read through this post, and I have some input. That ESS Allegro card is likely not DirectX certified. I have an IBM Aptiva, three years old, with an ESS sound card. I discovered, quite to my horror, that the sound card, on the motherboard, is non-DirectX certified...and remains uncertified to this day, despite a series of driver updates. They just don't care. I have corresponded with their tech support, called them, everything. After messing with it for 2 YEARS, I broke down and bought a generic soundcard, fully soundblaster compatible. There are DOZENS of games which would lock, due to the damned sound card. Every single one ran perfectly after disabling the ESS sound card, and point the program at the new one. This may or may not be your problem, but if it looks like a fish, and smells like a fish.....

03-05-2003, 07:05 PM	#37
Stashu Minors (Double A) Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 177	i have 192 megs of RAM on my laptop and it's a little on the slow side with OOTP, so 56megs is gonna drag on for a while. Like DD said, only way to fix it is to upgrade your RAM. __________________

03-05-2003, 07:25 PM	#38
nate7891 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 553	And how would i upgrade my RAM?? Do u have to buy it?? Cause i know some stuff u have to buy. And if you have to buy it,how much would it cost?? __________________ Keeping idiots in suspense. "If they blew up Wrigley tomorrow, it wouldn't bother me at all. That ivy is nasty, the infield grass is waist high, and they definitely have the most vulgar fans." -- Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman. Easiest job in Sports: Third Base Coach Job Requirements: Depth perception, and ability to do “the windmill”.

03-05-2003, 07:40 PM	#39
TC Dale Global Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 4,961	www.pricewatch.com Look under PC Memory. __________________ ----------------------------------

03-05-2003, 07:58 PM	#40
nate7891 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 553	How much memory would ya'll recommend i get? __________________ Keeping idiots in suspense. "If they blew up Wrigley tomorrow, it wouldn't bother me at all. That ivy is nasty, the infield grass is waist high, and they definitely have the most vulgar fans." -- Houston Astros outfielder Lance Berkman. Easiest job in Sports: Third Base Coach Job Requirements: Depth perception, and ability to do “the windmill”.