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by Conquistador3
Fri Dec 20, 2013 11:44 am
Forum: Pandora Series
Topic: I wasted money
Replies: 18
Views: 562

RE: I wasted money

<t> I'll post my comments here because I believe they are pertinent to the topic.<br/>
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I have two main issues with this game.<br/>
The first and most important is technical. So far I have only managed a few game because of the frankly excessive amount of the technical issues of the game ...
by Conquistador3
Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:41 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Black screen system crash
Replies: 6
Views: 705

RE: Black screen system crash

<t> Thanks again. <br/>
I found out my version of Catalyst is the most up to date for my ancient VGA and it allows access to the Catalyst Control Center after accepting a few conditions.<br/>
I've tinkered with clock speeds and so far I have been able to reproduce the Black Screen of Death at -50 ...
by Conquistador3
Thu Dec 19, 2013 6:47 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Black screen system crash
Replies: 6
Views: 705

RE: Black screen system crash

<r>
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Boinx<br/>
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The issue appears related to the video card. The new AMD Catalyst 15.12 drivers released yesterday let me test lower clock and temperature settings, and the black screen seems to no longer occur. The game ran long enough that it looks like it ...
by Conquistador3
Thu Dec 19, 2013 6:43 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Black Screen of Death
Replies: 8
Views: 1722

RE: Black Screen of Death

<r>
<QUOTE><s>[quote]</s>ORIGINAL: Boinx<br/>
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AMD released Catalyst 15.12 drivers yesterday. I'm not sure they'll help with your issue, but figured I'd let you know.
<e>[/quote]</e></QUOTE>
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Thanks for the tips, but I've just checked and it seems the most advanced Catalyst version ...
by Conquistador3
Wed Dec 18, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Black Screen of Death
Replies: 8
Views: 1722

RE: Black Screen of Death

<r> New developments. <br/>
I can now play the game without the black screen popping up <U><s>[u]</s>but<e>[/u]</e></U> I now get an old fashioned game freeze. It appears to be graphics related, but I'll need to run a few more tests to see if I can get more data.<br/>
My present theory is there's ...
by Conquistador3
Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:57 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Black screen system crash
Replies: 6
Views: 705

RE: Black screen system crash

<r> I've been having the same issue. <br/>
I have been experimenting with various resolution settings and <I><s>[i]</s>it seems<e>[/i]</e></I> running the game at 1360x768 results in much increased stability, but I haven't been able to play the game long enough to ascertain that. What I can tell ...
by Conquistador3
Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:53 am
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Black Screen of Death
Replies: 8
Views: 1722

RE: Black Screen of Death

<r> Thanks again.<br/>
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I have tried a few experiments and <I><s>[i]</s>it appears<e>[/i]</e></I> the problem is resolution related. <br/>
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In all 1280 resolutions, the error happens. I have switched to 1360x768 and so far no errors, although the screen is a little off center, but I'll ...
by Conquistador3
Tue Dec 17, 2013 5:55 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Black Screen of Death
Replies: 8
Views: 1722

RE: Black Screen of Death

<t> Thanks for the tips.<br/>
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I have checked DirectX through dxdiag and got a clean bill of health. I have also updated all versions of Netframe to the latest versions available from MS.<br/>
I've just attempted another session and still get the same error.<br/>
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Any other lead?<br ...
by Conquistador3
Mon Dec 16, 2013 5:53 pm
Forum: Tech Support
Topic: Black Screen of Death
Replies: 8
Views: 1722

Black Screen of Death

<t> Hello everyone. I have recently purchased Pandora: First Contact but I am having serious issues with the screen suddenly going black. I've included the data log in zip format.<br/>
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This happens both in Full Screen and Windowed mode. <br/>
I have the most updated drivers for my video ...

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