Computer shutdown without warning when playing D.A.!!!

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Computer randomly shut completely off when playing Dark Avatar.I have to manually turn the computer on twice because the first time i turn computer on it back shut back off.The second time i turn the computer on it start back normally.


Debug Message: Version v1.50x3 Dark Avatar last updated on: Mon Mar 12 18:37:34 2007
Debug Message: Checking DX Version.
Debug Message: *********DXDiag info follows.*********
System Info
Time: 4/9/2007, 14:59:05
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
Machine Name: YOUR-465FA38120
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.061219-0311)
Languages: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: MX6445
BIOS: Rev 1.0
Processor: AMD Turion(tm) 64 Mobile Technology ML-34, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.8GHz
Physical Memory: 958MB RAM
Page File: 558MB used, 1753MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS


Display Info
Display device 1:
Device Name: \\.\DISPLAY1
Card Name: ATI MOBILITY RADEON XPRESS 200
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip Type: ATI Radeon Xpress Series (0x5955)
DAC Type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Key Device: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_5955&SUBSYS_0300107B&REV_00
Display Memory: 64.0 MB
Current Display Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Default Monitor
Monitor Max Resolution:
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6666
Driver Date: 2/2/2007 16:03:43
DirectX Acceleration Enabled: Yes



Sound info
Sound device 1:
Description: Conexant AMC Audio
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_4370&SUBSYS_0300107B&REV_02
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Driver Name: camc6aud.sys
Provider: Conexant
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.0575
Driver Date: 4/20/2005 04:45:48
Type: WDM
Other Drivers:
Acceleration Level: 3
Cap Flags: 0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0



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Debug Message: GalCiv2 is activated.
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Reply #1 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
That looks like a debug from a game you closed normally, not from the game just after it crashed.

But that aside, it sounds like the computer is overheating. Especially from what you said about having to turn it on twice.

Since it is a laptop, try running it on the battery instead of AC power. It may not run as hot on the battery since the cpu is usually throttled down.
Reply #2 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
What so special about DA that it cause my laptop to overheat and eventually shutdown? This never happen with GalCiv II dread lord.
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Reply #3 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
NOt even looking at the debug it sounds like you are have an over-heating issue. Again try running from the power cord and not battery. Also try setting it up so that the laptop gets a bit of airflow around it.
Reply #4 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Again try running from the power cord and not battery.

Actually, I suggested running from the battery - not the AC power.

On battery the cpu usually throttles down to a lower speed to conserve battery power, so it will also run cooler.

Reply #5 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
What so special about DA that it cause my laptop to overheat and eventually shutdown? This never happen with GalCiv II dread lord.

From what I have read DA is even more cpu intensive than DL, so it will be running the cpu(s) at max more often. That generates more heat.
Reply #6 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
What so special about DA that it cause my laptop to overheat and eventually shutdown? This never happen with GalCiv II dread lord.

From what I have read DA is even more cpu intensive than DL, so it will be running the cpu(s) at max more often. That generates more heat.



Is there another way of keeping my computer from overheating?
Reply #7 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Being in a cooler room might help.
If there is a lot of dust in the computer, cleaning it out might help.
Not using intensive algorithms might help.
Reply #8 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Not using intensive algorithms might help.


In english please!!!

Reply #9 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
There is an option that allows the AI to use cpu-intensive algorithms.
In DL it is located in the first game setup screen just below the victory conditions.
I don't have DA, so I don't know exactly where to find it there, but I think it can be set for each AI individually. And in DA it is used much more extensively than in DL, so it will put even more load on the cpu.

It allows for a smarter and/or more responsive AI, at the cost of more processing time.
Reply #10 from GalCiv2 Forums Top
Liquid cooling works for me.