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Related issue Windows 10 Graphics and Ram
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#1
26-03-2017
I have been stumped to figure out this one. I have a Windows 10 Home 64-bit system. I built this machine about 3 years ago, and at the time was middle of the road. I have 4 GB of RAM and an A6-6400K processor. That might be where this issue lies. It is a dual core, but the way AMD made the processor it acts as a single core. I have updated all my drivers for the processor and motherboard. I have gotten the Radeon fixes for graphics and have no problems with graphics - once it loads.
My problem is that I have 4GB of RAM and the Sims 2 refuses to see more than 1GB of RAM. This is causing the system to freeze on loading. Eventually it will start, but every time I change modes or in the neighborhood switch to lot mode, the system freezes for a minute or so, and then acts fine until I switch again. Shall we say house builds are not easy at all now. I have removed all custom content from my game and still have the problem.
I attached both my Log and DX info.
My problem is that I have 4GB of RAM and the Sims 2 refuses to see more than 1GB of RAM. This is causing the system to freeze on loading. Eventually it will start, but every time I change modes or in the neighborhood switch to lot mode, the system freezes for a minute or so, and then acts fine until I switch again. Shall we say house builds are not easy at all now. I have removed all custom content from my game and still have the problem.
I attached both my Log and DX info.
#2
27-03-2017
@lala7dipiti
Looking at your config-log.txt and dxdiag - you have plenty of oomph for Sims2. The problem is going to be because of Windows 10, or the way you've done your graphic rules/video cards.
Go to this thread: 'LAG Issues - Possible Solutions'
Do Solutions 1 and 3. That will help with the lag and give you more RAM memory.
Apart from that - you have a problem with your card -
Name (driver): AMD Radeon HD 8470D
Name (database): Radeon HD 8470D
These two need to be the same.
Download this card Video Cards.sgr - Radeon - 9996 and install it where you've installed your up to date graphic rules. You don't mention if you have Ultimate Collection or the DVDs.
Also - check the compatibility setting, and if you are running it as admin.
Finally - is the smooth edges on Max.
Looking at your config-log.txt and dxdiag - you have plenty of oomph for Sims2. The problem is going to be because of Windows 10, or the way you've done your graphic rules/video cards.
Go to this thread: 'LAG Issues - Possible Solutions'
Do Solutions 1 and 3. That will help with the lag and give you more RAM memory.
Apart from that - you have a problem with your card -
Name (driver): AMD Radeon HD 8470D
Name (database): Radeon HD 8470D
These two need to be the same.
Download this card Video Cards.sgr - Radeon - 9996 and install it where you've installed your up to date graphic rules. You don't mention if you have Ultimate Collection or the DVDs.
Also - check the compatibility setting, and if you are running it as admin.
Finally - is the smooth edges on Max.
#3
02-04-2017
I ended up figuring out that the Sims 2 UC was not the only issue I was having with the system, so I wiped my drive and reinstalled everything. Apparently, without changing anything in settings, Sims 2 now sees 2 of the 4GB of RAM. I checked a couple of other programs and figured out it is because of the CPU I have using the RAM for graphics the system is automatically only showing only half the RAM to a program. The lag is still there, but I have a feeling it is because of Windows 10 and Sims 2 not playing well together. I did fix the database error when reinstalling so the graphics and shadows are acting normally.
#4
03-04-2017
#5
10-04-2017
Sorry I have been away from my computer for a few days. Here is the updated file.
I have gotten most of the issues worked out. Yes I have smooth edges on and also run as administrator. The compatibility wizard in Windows 10 hates me and crashes out every time I try to alter it, but I just made the shortcuts require to Run as admin. I did also try deleting thumbnails before playing and notice that that helps a huge amount, but still there is a delay.
I have gotten most of the issues worked out. Yes I have smooth edges on and also run as administrator. The compatibility wizard in Windows 10 hates me and crashes out every time I try to alter it, but I just made the shortcuts require to Run as admin. I did also try deleting thumbnails before playing and notice that that helps a huge amount, but still there is a delay.
#6
15-04-2017
@lala7dipiti
You can do the compatibility on the shortcut as well.
Have you got the more than 2G memory fix (CFF Explorer) in?
Cause the only other thing I can suggest is that you need to cut back on your CC.
You can do the compatibility on the shortcut as well.
Have you got the more than 2G memory fix (CFF Explorer) in?
Cause the only other thing I can suggest is that you need to cut back on your CC.
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-config-log.txt from the Logs folder in the My Documents\EA\The Sims2\ Click "full editor" below to attach a text file. - Your operating System.
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