help! - graphical issues

[Animal-22 0]

Severe texture issue happens with incorrect GFX settings and older video cards.  We the users have already sussed most people just need to run Low opr very low texture and ram up filtering to avoid the problem.

next patch will also help... .

however, like time show b4, all Windows version (start from 3.11, 95, 98, 2000, XP nad now vista) have same weaknes, in first year or so, they highly unstable and dont do/support  what they realy should.

there for is solution:

dont rush to  get new Windows version, wait till microsoft fix all bugs and drowbacks.

The only instabilities that Vista has shown, en-masse, so far is in high-end gaming. The launch of Vista is nothing compared to the launch on Win98 or Win3.1.

dont realy know, and dont want try it, at least for cople years. i dont like OS's wich take too much resorses. that why i was on 98 till last day, and on 2000, that why i stick with XP atm. no point jump to vista. look like drivers for high -end video cards not finely tuned with vista. however: "The only instabilities that Vista has shown, en-masse, so far is in high-end gaming."  could be big problem, couse mostly peeps by new systems for gaming , wich have vista on board.

i would say its nasty surprise.

P.S. not all buesnes need new OS, for example company for wich i work use OS desined in 1983 by IBM and upgraded in 1989, and all works, we used not bcouse we cant get new OS, but by one simple reason, we not need new OS.

I totally agree that if you have no need to go to Vista, then don't do it. Why would you? XP is perfectly servicable. I even agree that a business doesn't have to upgrade. But as an IT person, I know that I will need to get familiar with it at some point. The sooner, the better. AND it was free.

[dirtylarrygb 0]

Severe texture issue happens with incorrect GFX settings and older video cards. We the users have already sussed most people just need to run Low opr very low texture and ram up filtering to avoid the problem.

next patch will also help... .

however, like time show b4, all Windows version (start from 3.11, 95, 98, 2000, XP nad now vista) have same weaknes, in first year or so, they highly unstable and dont do/support what they realy should.

there for is solution:

dont rush to get new Windows version, wait till microsoft fix all bugs and drowbacks.

100% correct.

The new windows always sucks for at least 12-24 months, then it's suddenelly 10x better then you migrate.

[fitzee 7]

Severe texture issue happens with incorrect GFX settings and older video cards.  We the users have already sussed most people just need to run Low opr very low texture and ram up filtering to avoid the problem.

In windows XP I ran tests with NVPerfHud. Setting textures to 'normal', I never went over 172 megs vid ram usage on my 256 meg 7800. Yet I would still get the texture bug. Seeing as I never ran out of vid memory I tend to think its a software related problem.

[Key Dutch 0]

Severe texture issue happens with incorrect GFX settings and older video cards.  We the users have already sussed most people just need to run Low opr very low texture and ram up filtering to avoid the problem.

In windows XP I ran tests with NVPerfHud. Setting textures to 'normal', I never went over 172 megs vid ram usage on my 256 meg 7800. Yet I would still get the texture bug. Seeing as I never ran out of vid memory I tend to think its a software related problem.

gosh, well i dont know, or im lucky b*****d or i realy desine and build good system for my self, never had any of that problems, only had strange bug (wich i think was related to handel leak) sometimes textures of one building or tank for 1/10 sec go to the basic lvl (like box, or truck with squer weels) but after CCC 7.3 , i did not seeing this bug, at least atm.

[dirtylarrygb 0]

There are some arrogant people around here. Shut up about Vista already. The point is the ArmA isn't playing well on Vista and those of us who ARE using Vista would like to know if there is any solution on the horizon.

Further, there are PLENTY of people who have this severe texture issues that are NOT playing on Vista. The problem isn't solely related to Vista although it does make it a little worse.

PS- the only app. or game I have had the first problem with on Vista is ArmA.

Severe texture issue happens with incorrect GFX settings and older video cards. We the users have already sussed most people just need to run Low opr very low texture and ram up filtering to avoid the problem.

next patch will also help.

Vista and ARMA, should ARMA also work under Linnux and Mac OS, cause they have about the same users base right now. BIH have said they are looking at better vista compat' But its not just ARMA that wont work in vista. Some of the issues are hardware drivers as much as the games software.

So vista users install XP, play stalker and ARMA etc now, you have an XP cd right you DO KNOW how to install an OS? or sit and whine like a mac users, "wah it won't work cry, cry, even though it DID NOT SAY VISTA ON THE BOX."

I mean my PS3 game wont work on my Xbox360 WTF I demand a refund!!!!!!!

For all the people saying "it wont work on vista" there are people here saying it does work. So either have fun troubleshooting or install XP!

I'm sorry the smart computer users either have XP and vista on a machine or knew this would happen as this ALWAYS happens when MS update windows and won't migrate to vista till its ready.

And if you bought a new PC with Vista preinstalled then I have one word for you. "Muppet!"

Wow, you can't help being a jerk, can you? You make a whole lot of assumptions about me, none of which are right, and think it makes you some sort of internet demi-god because YOU know everything. Get over yourself.

First off, comparing the difference between Vista and XP to the difference between XP and Linux or MacOS is just plain laughable. Vista is the next-gen Windows OS.

Secondly, I have severe texture issues at ALL settings, so thanks Inspector Gadget, but you missed on this one. Also, I was unaware that the 8800 GTS was already considered an "older video card."

I also posted that I hope a solution is on the horizon... like A FRIGGIN' PATCH!!! I know the next patch will probably help.

Where have I said anything about a refund or, for that matter, where have I said ANYTHING BAD ABOUT THIS GAME AT ALL? Eh, Einstein?

As far as having XP AND Vista installed, I am working on it, but I think even you could comprehend the convenience of having everything work under one OS.

It's funny you call me a muppet since that is where I take my nickname from, however you attempt at an insult was grossly incompetent. I installed the OS on my PC by choice. Like it or not, it's the next-gen Windows OS and those of us in the business have to get used to it.

Who is really the puppet? The one who isn't counter-culture or the one who is counter-culture because that's what cool people do?

Sorry animal anyone who expects Vista to run everything the same as XP till it hits service pack 2 is a "Muppet"!

When XP came along, six months after launch i installed it as dual boot with NT2000. Slowly all the programmes I used such as 3d studio max, photoshop, dreamweaver etc became as reliable in XP. I've done the same since 3.11 because MS and hardware/software vendors need 6-12 months to trouble shoot.

12 months after launch my hardware all worked fine in XP and most of my games started to work fine in XP.

Vista has so many flavors, home premuim 32/64 etc etc it should take at least 12 months for it to be BETTER or as reliable as XP.

To try and use VISTA only is insane (if you like games)! And yes Dell/gateway etc should be making dual installs. But for most games players, even if they went out and bought a 5k Alienware monster PC with vista on it, they would have an XP license on an old PC ready to dual install on it.

Vista sucks with soundblasters at the moment, Nvidia and ATI drivers are flakey. So that pretty much screws up most games. even if they do work bits are missing!

Right now you might as well install Linnux or mac OS as there is much chance a game will run on that as it will on vista.

Supreme Commander has been patched for Vista, ARMA and Stalker have not.

Try stalker on vista, company of heros, rainbow 6 vegas?

yes even the "mighty" 8800 has the texture erro,r but it can be generally avoided by setting texture to normal or below. I have found normal the most reliable this week. If you set normal then reboot arma. this seem to help.

And yes the 8800 is now old, as the ultra's and r600 are due out, sadley the 8800 GTS/GTX now suck as of next week LOL.

Patch might fix it, might not, well shall see.

Your putting on Xp I'm thinking about poppping in a new drive and trying vista.

Vista for business, yes of course, but if you had put in a second drive and put XP on it then you would currently have more options for games. but I'm not going near games on vista till the soundblaster issue is sorted (july i reckon).

Counter Culture? I would be running Linnux saying "windows is poo" or using a mac (I'd fecking eat my own legs first). i can't wait for Vista to work and to have Dx10. But for now I don't see the rush to use it as a primary OS over XP especially were gaming is concerned.

if MS annouce tomorrow that my 360 games will now run on my PC on vista. i would be first at the store buying a copy. but halo 2 is not enough for me to drop Xp yet.

When vista is as reliable as XP for games then i will move across.