This has been an ongoing issue and threads regarding the problem in the past have been deleted. I am asking that Cryptic please acknowledge that they know the problem exists.
umm more then likly if the threads are being delted they know about it and are trying to find a fix for it. Asking for a Dev to comment on every problem that pops up seem kinda of dumb.
umm more then likly if the threads are being delted they know about it and are trying to find a fix for it. Asking for a Dev to comment on every problem that pops up seem kinda of dumb.
This problem is older than dirt... it's nothing new. Check the dates on that thread link. That's from February and still hasn't gotten a dev response. Find one place where Cryptic even acknowledges it exists or that they're working on it.
just cause they don't respond doesn't mean they haven't acknowledged it. They can't possibly post in every thread. Kinda like the ATI issue, however that eventually got a response
just cause they don't respond doesn't mean they haven't acknowledged it. They can't possibly post in every thread. Kinda like the ATI issue, however that eventually got a response
This.
The devs (specifically programmers) know there are issues with dynamic lighting on newer ATI and Nvidia cards (57xx,58xx,4xx, 5xx). SuperCrypticDave has already started working with the ATI users on it. No word on when things will start with Nvidia users.
That said, I'm upgrading my card since my wattage was fine but my amps weren't.
What about the issues with the wireless internet connections being so ineffective while playing this game? Whats with the game causing my CPU to run at 100%? So many issues with the way this game runs on computers its maddening. I can go run WAR, AoC, Crysis and all kinds of stuff, max graphics with no issues but this game...it just doesnt work right. Yeah, I could fix some of these issues but I would be gimping myself..so whats the point in even playing then.
What about the issues with the wireless internet connections being so ineffective while playing this game? Whats with the game causing my CPU to run at 100%? So many issues with the way this game runs on computers its maddening. I can go run WAR, AoC, Crysis and all kinds of stuff, max graphics with no issues but this game...it just doesnt work right. Yeah, I could fix some of these issues but I would be gimping myself..so whats the point in even playing then.
Wireless internet connections work fine o_O. I've used my 3g, 4g and such and was able to play STO (granted a little laggy on 3g depending on where i was).
Non-techies complaining about a game? Whodathunkit? ;(
OP - Have you tried a complete uninstall of everything nVidia, rebooted, cancel the automatic install of drivers, followed by a pass of DriverCleaner to clean up the nVidia leftovers, reboot, then a complete clean install of nVidia drivers?
Mr I-don't-want-to-gimp-myself-with-using-a-wire-to-fix-my-problem - perhaps you should be learning how to turn off all the other network traffic going between your machine and your router(like your torrents and such) instead of complaining to Cryptic about it's game. Maybe even make a run of MalwareBytes or Spybot to find all the hidden traffic going on in the shadows. Maybe even trying the proxy connection instead of direct to the shard. But, I know, it's easier to complain and get mad on the interwebz.
Seriously, do some checks on your PC and try to remove other possible reasons for issues being experienced.
Non-techies complaining about a game? Whodathunkit? ;(
OP - Have you tried a complete uninstall of everything nVidia, rebooted, cancel the automatic install of drivers, followed by a pass of DriverCleaner to clean up the nVidia leftovers, reboot, then a complete clean install of nVidia drivers?
Mr I-don't-want-to-gimp-myself-with-using-a-wire-to-fix-my-problem - perhaps you should be learning how to turn off all the other network traffic going between your machine and your router(like your torrents and such) instead of complaining to Cryptic about it's game. Maybe even make a run of MalwareBytes or Spybot to find all the hidden traffic going on in the shadows. Maybe even trying the proxy connection instead of direct to the shard. But, I know, it's easier to complain and get mad on the interwebz.
Seriously, do some checks on your PC and try to remove other possible reasons for issues being experienced.
Non-techies complaining about a game? Whodathunkit? ;(
OP - Have you tried a complete uninstall of everything nVidia, rebooted, cancel the automatic install of drivers, followed by a pass of DriverCleaner to clean up the nVidia leftovers, reboot, then a complete clean install of nVidia drivers?
I have.
I upgraded video cards back in February: clean wipe of drivers, fresh install of a 1GB PNY EE 460 GTX (previously had a 1.8 GB OEM 260 GTX). It's an odd problem: as the 460 runs other games fine and the problem goes away with my 260 put back in.
That said, my issue may partly be cause by an insufficient psu (wattage was 50w over but I didn't consider amps).
Who me? A techie? I'll never admit to it in public.
I am a gamer though and I've been configuring my PC's to run games since the double-5.25"-floppy-disk-days of DOS. You might say that I've learned a few things over the years. Oh, and *I* NEVER have problems with any game that I install on my PCs.
Some of us are just a little concerned that we might be cooking the processor when that happens.
Unless you've overclocked your processor, knocked off the heatsink and / or fan on it, covered up all the intakes and outlets, or stuck your PC in a sauna or oven, the proc hitting 100% utilization for a few seconds is not going to hurt it.
I upgraded video cards back in February: clean wipe of drivers, fresh install of a 1GB PNY EE 460 GTX (previously had a 1.8 GB OEM 260 GTX). It's an odd problem: as the 460 runs other games fine and the problem goes away with my 260 put back in.
That said, my issue may partly be cause by an insufficient psu (wattage was 50w over but I didn't consider amps).
260 would draw a little less amperage because of less electronics on the board, and if the 460 didn't have enough amps, that could manifest in shadow rendering because it would need the extra amps.
Work on a few PC's for friends or acquaintances, make a little manual labor cash, buy new PSU, problem solved, profit in EC?
This may be a problem with DX9 running on newer DX11 cards. In fact one of the reasons why there has not been a Dev response is because this might fix itself once they release DX11 support for the game in July.
260 would draw a little less amperage because of less electronics on the board, and if the 460 didn't have enough amps, that could manifest in shadow rendering because it would need the extra amps.
Work on a few PC's for friends or acquaintances, make a little manual labor cash, buy new PSU, problem solved, profit in EC?
Already got a new PSU on the way. However, that was unrelated to the performance issues many, including myself, experienced (my computer technically draws enough amps--though it could suffer under an intense load, like 3dmark).
This doesn't make the problem go away nor does it make you "right." There are enough people with this issue that it can't all boil down to the same hardware issues, at least probably not.
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This problem is older than dirt... it's nothing new. Check the dates on that thread link. That's from February and still hasn't gotten a dev response. Find one place where Cryptic even acknowledges it exists or that they're working on it.
The devs (specifically programmers) know there are issues with dynamic lighting on newer ATI and Nvidia cards (57xx,58xx,4xx, 5xx). SuperCrypticDave has already started working with the ATI users on it. No word on when things will start with Nvidia users.
That said, I'm upgrading my card since my wattage was fine but my amps weren't.
Wireless internet connections work fine o_O. I've used my 3g, 4g and such and was able to play STO (granted a little laggy on 3g depending on where i was).
OP - Have you tried a complete uninstall of everything nVidia, rebooted, cancel the automatic install of drivers, followed by a pass of DriverCleaner to clean up the nVidia leftovers, reboot, then a complete clean install of nVidia drivers?
Mr I-don't-want-to-gimp-myself-with-using-a-wire-to-fix-my-problem - perhaps you should be learning how to turn off all the other network traffic going between your machine and your router(like your torrents and such) instead of complaining to Cryptic about it's game. Maybe even make a run of MalwareBytes or Spybot to find all the hidden traffic going on in the shadows. Maybe even trying the proxy connection instead of direct to the shard. But, I know, it's easier to complain and get mad on the interwebz.
Seriously, do some checks on your PC and try to remove other possible reasons for issues being experienced.
Umm that's normal for ANY calculation intensive app; from games to auto cad drafting programs. Thats npt an error or a bug.
In fact, it's efficient use of your system.
Wait, are you a techie?
Some of us are just a little concerned that we might be cooking the processor when that happens.
I've done extensive testing and troubleshooting on multiple systems and configurations... does that make ME a techie? Define techie.
I have.
I upgraded video cards back in February: clean wipe of drivers, fresh install of a 1GB PNY EE 460 GTX (previously had a 1.8 GB OEM 260 GTX). It's an odd problem: as the 460 runs other games fine and the problem goes away with my 260 put back in.
That said, my issue may partly be cause by an insufficient psu (wattage was 50w over but I didn't consider amps).
Who me? A techie? I'll never admit to it in public.
I am a gamer though and I've been configuring my PC's to run games since the double-5.25"-floppy-disk-days of DOS. You might say that I've learned a few things over the years. Oh, and *I* NEVER have problems with any game that I install on my PCs.
Unless you've overclocked your processor, knocked off the heatsink and / or fan on it, covered up all the intakes and outlets, or stuck your PC in a sauna or oven, the proc hitting 100% utilization for a few seconds is not going to hurt it.
260 would draw a little less amperage because of less electronics on the board, and if the 460 didn't have enough amps, that could manifest in shadow rendering because it would need the extra amps.
Work on a few PC's for friends or acquaintances, make a little manual labor cash, buy new PSU, problem solved, profit in EC?
Already got a new PSU on the way. However, that was unrelated to the performance issues many, including myself, experienced (my computer technically draws enough amps--though it could suffer under an intense load, like 3dmark).
This doesn't make the problem go away nor does it make you "right." There are enough people with this issue that it can't all boil down to the same hardware issues, at least probably not.
You are welcome to continue your discussions at:
http://forums.startrekonline.com/sho...d.php?t=203786