Crashing, Low FPS, and Lag Fixes

[Burakkuada]

Does it shut down instantly (black screen) or with a short blue screen then off, or with the normal Windows "Shutting Down" screen?

Just goes to black screen and the computer just powers off 

 

[Splintert]

Overheating.

Dust out your system, stop overclocking, or get a better cooling solution.

 

[Burakkuada]

I feared it was overheating, thanks anyway Splintert

 

[ZeroFighterR]

I feared it was overheating, thanks anyway Splintert

Told you that it was most likely overheating, but you never listen!

 

[Burakkuada]

On the overheating problem, got any suggestions on how to fix it besides getting extra fans (case can't take more) and all the fans seem to be working fine, it is on a desk with both sides, top and back in clear open space.

 

[Splintert]

Open it up, dust it out.

Figure out exactly which piece is overheating (CPU, GPU, etc) and lower the voltage by a little bit. Make sure to rigorously test stability after every change.

 

[Burakkuada]

Know of any good free fan trackers?

 

[Splintert]

You don't want to see the fan speed, you want GPU and CPU temperatures.

Try HWMonitor, which conveniently does both.

 

[VaLd3maR]

Hi . I found a silly bug . Last time I played like 1 week ago. When I wanted to join  server saying what I am banned. Please help me I dont know waht should I do  . My name in PW 4.4 is Diana.

 

[Pendanyk]

That's not a bug, the server admins banned you.
What should you do? As I am assuming that you are talking about Nexus, you'll have to visit the Nexus forum to write an unban appeal. [EU_Nexus Community --> Unban Appeals]

 

[Splintert]

Added information regarding crashing from using the Steam Overlay web browser and Alt-Tabbing in fullscreen mode.

 

[Vornne]

Changed the required version of Warband in the first post from 1.153 to 1.158: I forgot about this thread when releasing the relevant update.

 

[Sthinky]

I'm having fps issues, since like 2 years, I've been playing with 30 fps (low), but the fps spikes occur all the time, I'm playing like 30 fps 5 min and then they drop to <10 fps for 15 min. Before that i used to play with good fps but my laptop used to crash a bit.
Specs:
          Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2.20 GHz
          4 Gb of Ram ddr3
          ATI Radeon HD 4500 series
          Windows 7 32 bits

I think that overheating is the issue, because I don't clean my laptop since forever.       

 

[The Bowman]

Make sure that the game runs on your dedicated card.

 

[Splintert]

I'm having fps issues, since like 2 years, I've been playing with 30 fps (low), but the fps spikes occur all the time, I'm playing like 30 fps 5 min and then they drop to <10 fps for 15 min. Before that i used to play with good fps but my laptop used to crash a bit.
Specs:
          Intel Pentium Dual-Core T4400 2.20 GHz
          4 Gb of Ram ddr3
          ATI Radeon HD 4500 series
          Windows 7 32 bits

I think that overheating is the issue, because I don't clean my laptop since forever.     

Your system is probably throttling to prevent overheating.

 

[Sthinky]

What should i do about it?

 

[Splintert]

Stop overclocking if you are, clean it out.

 

[Sthinky]

Alright I'd undervolted my CPU  and i got some results, now i can play with 35 FPS avarage with directx9 and medium graphics, but still not as good as it was.
Im planing to clean the dust as i never cleaned it.

 

[hirovard]

yeaaa, keeping your system clean especially fan ports is a good idea as it keeps airflow good and helps with removing heat

 

[Osviux]

I remember my old GPU would reach temperatures up to 170 degrees Celsius during winter, had to play on the lowest graphics and Directx7 to increase good performance time, for cooldown I used to take my PC box to the balcony where it was around -10 degrees so 5 minutes were usually enough. Even though this was done at my home, don't do that at your home, kids.