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Funny you'd think that. Not surprising though, considering, well, it's you.


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I wasn't even present.


Crazy re-installed today after uninstalling 2 days ago...or was it just yesterday?. Mailman's post with the pics earlier this week could NOT be more accurate.:laugh:

Everyone kept asking if you had dropped by so you were missed if that makes you feel better:D
 
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Crazy re-installed today after uninstalling 2 days ago...or was it just yesterday?. Mailman's post with the pics earlier this week could NOT be more accurate.:laugh:

I'll be damned, you're right. He's playing right now. Too bad it's family time or I'd log on and heckle him.
 
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I'll be damned, you're right. He's playing right now. Too bad it's family time or I'd log on and heckle him.

I love, hate relationship :laugh:
 

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Well Dave not really sure what "...it's you" means but anyway you were just my best guess amongst the TS regulars (and I was kinda kidding anyway) tho I think I figured it out now and can only groan.
 
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Umm I get BF3.exe has stopped working. Game freezes and loops sound, once crashed I'm using 2.5GB so I can't be maxing my ram. I'm gonna try these. Anyone know any fixes..?

Open the following: My Computer > C:\ drive > Windows > SysWOW64 Find the following files and follow the below steps for each file: PnkBstrA.exe, PnkBstrB.exe

Right click
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the drop down
Check "Run this program as an administrator" (at the bottom)
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
Close the folder
Try running the game before completing the next steps. If you still encounter problems, try the following:

Open your Battlefield 3 install directory. On my system, it's the following: My Computer > C:\ drive > Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > Battlefield 3

Find the following file and follow the below steps: bf3.exe

Right click
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program as an administrator" (at the bottom)
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
DON'T close the folder just yet
Try running the game before completing the next steps. If you still encounter problems, try the following:

Go back to your Battlefield 3 install directory that you should still have open:

Right click bf3.exe again
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the drop down
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
Close all windows

I'm about to try the second one and I'll get back to you, couldn't find the first folder in my windows folder 0.o
 
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Just realised in the original post way way back it says

"Will BF3 support the xbox 360 gamepad for the PC version?"
The answer is yes, if that post still gets updated :p

Also which maps on Back to Karkand have any air vehicles?
 

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Started playing again today since I got my mic back. I forgot how much fun BF3 is!

I like how crazy is the only one who has these problems. I wonder if he has ever thought to wonder that the reason his hit reg sucks is because of his fail internet? Seeing how the hit detection is client based.
 

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Umm I get BF3.exe has stopped working. Game freezes and loops sound, once crashed I'm using 2.5GB so I can't be maxing my ram. I'm gonna try these. Anyone know any fixes..?

Open the following: My Computer > C:\ drive > Windows > SysWOW64 Find the following files and follow the below steps for each file: PnkBstrA.exe, PnkBstrB.exe

Right click
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the drop down
Check "Run this program as an administrator" (at the bottom)
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
Close the folder
Try running the game before completing the next steps. If you still encounter problems, try the following:

Open your Battlefield 3 install directory. On my system, it's the following: My Computer > C:\ drive > Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > Battlefield 3

Find the following file and follow the below steps: bf3.exe

Right click
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program as an administrator" (at the bottom)
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
DON'T close the folder just yet
Try running the game before completing the next steps. If you still encounter problems, try the following:

Go back to your Battlefield 3 install directory that you should still have open:

Right click bf3.exe again
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the drop down
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
Close all windows

I'm about to try the second one and I'll get back to you, couldn't find the first folder in my windows folder 0.o


or just look at your OC, specifically, your RAM stability. people always look to software, when i find its almost always hardware (with the exception of punkbuster issues)
 

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Started playing again today since I got my mic back. I forgot how much fun BF3 is!

I like how crazy is the only one who has these problems. I wonder if he has ever thought to wonder that the reason his hit reg sucks is because of his fail internet? Seeing how the hit detection is client based.

its only client based to an extent jackass

in Bad Company 2 it went from 2 way aka if im in ME and servers in GA it was 1600miles round trip for hit detection

BF3 its 800 from client to server then from server to enemies client then from their client back to server then back to me

that means

so if the guy im shooting at is also in ME its 3200 miles the data packet has to travel, so its still fucking fail.
 

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Umm I get BF3.exe has stopped working. Game freezes and loops sound, once crashed I'm using 2.5GB so I can't be maxing my ram. I'm gonna try these. Anyone know any fixes..?

Open the following: My Computer > C:\ drive > Windows > SysWOW64 Find the following files and follow the below steps for each file: PnkBstrA.exe, PnkBstrB.exe

Right click
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the drop down
Check "Run this program as an administrator" (at the bottom)
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
Close the folder
Try running the game before completing the next steps. If you still encounter problems, try the following:

Open your Battlefield 3 install directory. On my system, it's the following: My Computer > C:\ drive > Program Files (x86) > Origin Games > Battlefield 3

Find the following file and follow the below steps: bf3.exe

Right click
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program as an administrator" (at the bottom)
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
DON'T close the folder just yet
Try running the game before completing the next steps. If you still encounter problems, try the following:

Go back to your Battlefield 3 install directory that you should still have open:

Right click bf3.exe again
Properties
Compatibility tab
Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
Select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the drop down
Click the Apply button
Click the OK button
Close all windows

I'm about to try the second one and I'll get back to you, couldn't find the first folder in my windows folder 0.o


IMO, when BF3 was reviewed for multi GPU setups. anything more then 2 cards (i see you have 3xGTS 250's) was extremely buggy with the game often to the point where it rendered the game totally unplayable.

If you can afford it - I recommend selling up and getting 2x570's or just one 7950.

dual and tripple card configs are just for bling and E-peen. Most people would recommend going with one single powerful card instead of the crossfire or SLi route to save the hassle of dealing with crossfire/SLi related issues such as microstuttering or texture glitching etc etc.
 

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its only client based to an extent jackass

in Bad Company 2 it went from 2 way aka if im in ME and servers in GA it was 1600miles round trip for hit detection

BF3 its 800 from client to server then from server to enemies client then from their client back to server then back to me

that means

so if the guy im shooting at is also in ME its 3200 miles the data packet has to travel, so its still fucking fail.

Q to da Q!
 
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Mailman what kind of framerates do you get with your 570 and what rez and setting do you run? I'm going to start saving for a new GPU, not sure what I want yet. I prefer to stay under $400 though. The Powercolor 6870x2 is down to $350 now, but may not last long enough before I have that much saved. I could sell my back up gamer and get a real nice card, but having a back up machine is hard to part with. Never know when the main one may go down.
 

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Still mad about that War aren't you :roll::roll::roll:

Not really. We had a better K/D ratio then the North. I mean we had better stats all around. Problem was no one would drop any ammo and General Lee rage quit because of it.

Mailman what kind of framerates do you get with your 570 and what rez and setting do you run? I'm going to start saving for a new GPU, not sure what I want yet. I prefer to stay under $400 though. The Powercolor 6870x2 is down to $350 now, but may not last long enough before I have that much saved. I could sell my back up gamer and get a real nice card, but having a back up machine is hard to part with. Never know when the main one may go down.
I run it really well but I have a far better CPU then you man. However if you get a 570 you should be able to run everything maxed out on high with a few ultra setting thrown in. If you get one like mine prepare for a little sag. (See below) HOWEVER if I were you I would wait a little while longer to see what the Kepler mid-range will bring. Also you need to change out that PSU man before you do anything. What you got is KILLING your rig slowly.

 

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Mailman what kind of framerates do you get with your 570 and what rez and setting do you run? I'm going to start saving for a new GPU, not sure what I want yet. I prefer to stay under $400 though. The Powercolor 6870x2 is down to $350 now, but may not last long enough before I have that much saved. I could sell my back up gamer and get a real nice card, but having a back up machine is hard to part with. Never know when the main one may go down.

I have herd that the 6870x2 is a basket case with the drivers. You would be better off finding a used GTX 580 on the forums or pickup a new 7870 :)

I run it really well but I have a far better CPU then you man. However if you get a 570 you should be able to run everything maxed out on high with a few ultra setting thrown in. If you get one like mine prepare for a little sag. (See below) HOWEVER if I were you I would wait a little while longer to see what the Kepler mid-range will bring. Also you need to change out that PSU man before you do anything. What you got is KILLING your rig slowly.

http://img.techpowerup.org/120318/IMG_2073.jpg

I must disagree with you mailman, I had a ultra LSP650 and that thing lasted over two deployments to iraq in 130 deg weather under a 8800GTS 640 and GTX 8800 Ultra (Power hogs) along with a pentium D 805 Oced to 4Ghz.

The thing went through 3 120MM fans and the last one killed it cause the friend I sold it too didn't realize the fan had quit again and overheated it. I have to say again IT WAS BATTLE TESTED HAHAHAHAH
 

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I have herd that the 6870x2 is a basket case with the drivers. You would be better off finding a used GTX 580 on the forums or pickup a new 7870 :)



I must disagree with you mailman, I had a ultra LSP650 and that thing lasted over two deployments to iraq in 130 deg weather under a 8800GTS 640 and GTX 8800 Ultra (Power hogs) along with a pentium D 805 Oced to 4Ghz.

The thing went through 3 120MM fans and the last one killed it cause the friend I sold it too didn't realize the fan had quit again and overheated it. I have to say again IT WAS BATTLE TESTED HAHAHAHAH


I agree. Crossfire sucks in general. Also have you seen the ripple on one of those Ultra PSU's?
 
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I have herd that the 6870x2 is a basket case with the drivers. You would be better off finding a used GTX 580 on the forums or pickup a new 7870 :)

Yeah I was leaning towards the 7870 ! MM can you explain in a little more detail why the Ultra is slowing killing my machine. Does it cause hardware damage or something? If so I guess that better be first on my list. I'll probably upgrade the CPU and board by the end of summer.
 

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Hmmm maybe I just got a good one out of the batch?

the ripple wont cause instability, it just causes VRM's to wear out faster than they normally would. good cause of early hardware death - in some cases, people replace their hardware many times keeping the same PSU, and just blame the brand for 'being shitty' without realising that they're killing it by using a crap PSU.
 

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the ripple wont cause instability, it just causes VRM's to wear out faster than they normally would. good cause of early hardware death - in some cases, people replace their hardware many times keeping the same PSU, and just blame the brand for 'being shitty' without realising that they're killing it by using a crap PSU.

Hmmm Never had a single bit of hardware to go out on it after 4 years of constant use. After the 2yrs 3months in iraq, It was moved over to a Xeon 3430 quad Oced to 4Ghz along with the 8800Ultra, and a full water loop with no issues.

But like I said, I may have just gotten a good batch.
 

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Yeah I was leaning towards the 7870 ! MM can you explain in a little more detail why the Ultra is slowing killing my machine. Does it cause hardware damage or something? If so I guess that better be first on my list. I'll probably upgrade the CPU and board by the end of summer.
Power "noise" man. For example the TX750 is regarded to be a "better" PSU then a Ultra. However this is its "noise".


A good PSU should read like this.


I'm sorry man but the PSU is the most IMPORTANT part of any computer. I never knew why people go cheap on it.
 

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Hmmm Never had a single bit of hardware to go out on it after 4 years of constant use. After the 2yrs 3months in iraq, It was moved over to a Xeon 3430 quad Oced to 4Ghz along with the 8800Ultra, and a full water loop with no issues.

But like I said, I may have just gotten a good batch.

with my old OCZ, its ripple only went up to crap levels after a certain load was reached. if your normal load (non gaming, for example) is under that threshold, then it wont kill it too fast.

basically, its a terribad idea to run a PSU thats known to have lots of ripple, but we're derailing this thread.
 

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Its funny, I am having a hard time finding reviews for either the 650/750?
 
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Hmmm maybe I just got a good one out of the batch?

I've had mine for 2 years and never had any hardware go out. I know the Ultra I had before it was a POS though. I think it was a 650. It was half the price of this one and had far less protection built into it. OK done back to BF3 :laugh:
 

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I've had mine for 2 years and never had any hardware go out. I know the Ultra I had before it was a POS though. I think it was a 650. It was half the price of this one and had far less protection built into it. OK done back to BF3 :laugh:

Well my point was if you are going to a fermi card like a 570 you better be damn sure your PSU can take it. Fermi will test it.
 
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Well my point was if you are going to a fermi card like a 570 you better be damn sure your PSU can take it. Fermi will test it.

Gotcha ! the 7870 handles BF3 almost as well as a 580
and uses 25 watts more than my 6870. When I do a new
build I will get a better PSU. Especially if I go Intel.
 
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