Author: monkey_ninjas316
Date: (PT)
Subject: Technical Help Thread
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There seems to be alot of "I need help threads" so lets just put it all in to one. If you are having running Battlefield Vietnam on your computer please post it here. When you ask for help please give us your specs.
Some poeple dont know this, to see if you meet the game requirements go to the Vietnam directory. From there click on the ereg folder and double click "eahelp". When it opens up go to page two, to do that switch one to two on the bottom right. Now go to contact technical support, then press ok. It will quickly grab soem sepcs and see if you meet them. Go to requirements on the top right, there it will say what you meet, and what you dont meet
Author: Bizzybone702
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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I'm thinking of upgrading my computer so I can get better proformance out of this game. Should I upgrade or just buy a whole new PC?
The PC I'm using now is an HP which I bought new in August 2002:
2.26GHZ
Pentium 4
512MB of RAM
NVIDIA GeForce4 MX 420 (definetly need an upgrade there)
and about 21.7 gb of hard drive space left.
Should I upgrade or buy new?
Author: monkey_ninjas316
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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I would say upgrade, your computer is great EXCEPT for the video card >_< Come on bizzy, you need to get a 128 or 256. I my self have a 256mb video card. Its an Nvidia as well, With a 128 you will be able to put your textures on high and geometry on medium. With a 256 everything can go on high.
I was doign fine with 1942, but Vietnam has changed. Heres me with 1942
and heres me with Vietnam
I have no idea why my processor dosent match
But my CPU speed isnt enough for sure
Author: Bizzybone702
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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I'm going to get a new graphics card then, and probably some more RAM. My friend GM says I should go with the ATI Radeon 9800 XT 256MB DDR AGP Graphics Card, but I've heard mixed opinions on how the ATI's work with Battlefield games, saying that BF works better with NVIDIA cards, so it's ether the 9800 or the NVIDIA Geforce FX5900 card. Can anybody recommend which card I should get? And is there any requirments on getting a new card I should be aware of?
Author: monkey_ninjas316
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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I like NVIDIA, for some reason I just seem to trust them so much and there cards are so awesome, my video card is purple, lol. how kool is that?
. I have never had an ATI though so I am not sure how thye handle. The only reason Nvidia is good for BFB is because Nvidia and EA have some kind of deal or somthing going on. Thats why Nvidia has 3 BF1942 servers, 1 Desert combat server and i think 2 BFV servers.
Author: Bertman99
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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I can't get BFV to run. When I double click the icon or attempt to launch it from the start menu, I get the hour glass for about 3 seconds then nothing. Please help.
AMD 1800+ XP (1.53GHZ)
512MB PC2100 DDR
80GB 7200 Maxtor HD
ATI Radeon 9000 Pro 128MB Vid card
Author: BlurredVision
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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I'm in some serious need of assitance. Either in single or multiplay, i can't see any players, only guns moving around, and the player name. It's really frustrating to shoot a guy when you can't see him. Any help would be helpful. Thanks!
CPU P4 1.6ghz
768 Mb Ram
Radeon 9000
Author: monkey_ninjas316
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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Those Radeon cards have had trouble running battlefield vietnam, i would suggest messing with your options or waiting for a patch
Author: BlurredVision
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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Thanks
Author: BOBROB
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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I SEEM TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH EA GAMES LIKE BATTLEFIELD VIETNAM,1942,GENERALS all seem to lock up 4 some reason randomly after playing on internet,sometimes after 5 min sometimes after 20.
p4 2.6gig 800fsb
radeon 9600xt 128m
soundblaster 5.1 live
intel mb 800fsb
80 gig ibm 7200 hdrive
1 gig pc3200 duel ddr 400 memory
windows xp
roadster 2 usb 56k modem
I pass all the requirements and have looked at the technical support locking up isues,any help would be appreciated .
cheers
Author: ShNaBbA lAbBa
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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What are the requirements for this game anyway?
Author: Killhawkfox2003
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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quote ShNaBbA lAbBaSystem requirementsWhat are the requirements for this game anyway?
Windows XP, Me, 2000, or 98
933 MHz or faster CPU
256 MB or more RAM
16x or faster CD/DVD drive
2.0 GB of free hard drive space
Internet/Network (2-32 players): Cable, DSL, or faster connection required; One set of game discs per player.
Keyboard, Mouse
DirectX 9 compatible sound card
DirectX 9 compatible video card (AGP video card with 64 MB or more memory and one of these chipsets is required: NVIDIA GeForce 3 or greater; ATI Radeon 8500 or greater
Author: Bizzybone702
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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Woot! I just got my computer upgraded. They put in an ATI 9800xt graphics card, added to my 512 RAM and I got an extra 200gb hard drive I don't know what to do with
Author: hfgshg
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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Yeah, I've got the same floating gun problem. Also, I can't see my own hands, just a gun floating. I've heard people talking in another forum about AA and AF. What are those. Also, what do you mean by "mess with your settings?"
Author: Killhawkfox2003
Date: (PT)
Subject: re: Technical Help Thread
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quote Bizzybone702Donate the Hard Drive to me LOL... I always Have games to put into Hard DrivesWoot! I just got my computer upgraded. They put in an ATI 9800xt graphics card, added to my 512 RAM and I got an extra 200gb hard drive I don't know what to do with
