Battlefield 3 - DirectX error while playing

I dont really think that the card is too slow for the game because my friends have muchmuch older dx 10 cards(GTS cards) and they can play without oroblems..
Still getting the error:
 

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I dont really think that the card is too slow for the game because my friends have muchmuch older dx 10 cards(GTS cards) and they can play without oroblems..
Still getting the error:
any ideas ?
 

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I dont really think that the card is too slow for the game because my friends have muchmuch older dx 10 cards(GTS cards) and they can play without oroblems..
Still getting the error:
First, do you get any other BSODs currently? Have you cleaned out your system with canned air(especially the GPU)? Have you ran memtes to make sure your memory is okay?
 
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Working on; i2600 Build...
HP DV6
@Work I use a Lenovo 5536B8U + Lenovo U300s
I dont really think that the card is too slow for the game because my friends have muchmuch older dx 10 cards(GTS cards) and they can play without oroblems..
Still getting the error:

Out of curiousity what is your pagefile set at?

pagefile.JPG

Just something to eliminate. Not even sure it has anything to do with the issue.
 

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Memory Timings - 1866MHz @ 9-9-9-27-1T @ 1.5 volts
Page file is automatically set as 3325 for me.
Do you really think it is faulty card ? It's the first game with the issue.I have stress tested the system with prime95 and the computer is clean inside.
And I have not had any BSOD.

Or do I need a 64 bit win 7 for the game ? any ideas ?
 

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You don't but the "recommended" game requirements says you do... due to the 4gig memory requirement. However a 64-bit OS isn't necessary to play any game.

However..... to answer your question another way.... you do need a 64-bit OS seeing that you have 4gig of RAM + a 1gig video card. You're basically throwing at least 1.5gig of system memory away.

See this post - http://www.sevenforums.com/gaming/1...-suggestion-about-gaming-rig.html#post1330156
 

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Just installed BETA drivers, playng, supersmooth , still crashing
 

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Hmmm..... didn't I suggest on page 1 to update drivers?

- Update your Direct X files
- Update the video card drivers
- Update the soundcard drivers
- Make sure the game is patched

Follow these instructions then proceed to try the game out at a lower setting. If it works flawlessly for you, try another setting. If you have the same issue after updating all of your drivers, patching the game and updating to DX10/11, Post back here.
I have the latest DirectX version, the latest video and sound drivers and also checked for update BF3.
Sometimes it crashes after a long time of playing , sometimes after 10-15 minutes.

"The Screen freezes with looping audio - repeating the sound for 5-6 times and then silence and freeze..." and then I will have to force end the process Ctrl + Alt + Del.

I'm guessing beta drivers didn't count :confused:

BTW I know ATI had put out drivers to address BF3 issues so I assumed Nvidia did the same - NVIDIA DRIVERS 285.38 BETA

Edit: OK, now I see you say it's still crashing.
 

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The gameplay is way much better but still i have the same crash , but It doest say that its the directx error everytime(have seen it only 2 times).just bf3.exe stops working .
 

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Can I get you to post a Resource Monitor screenshot? Thanks It'll look like this.....



Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Performance Information and Tools\Advanced Tools\Open Resource Monitor.

Thanks.
 

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Can I get you to post a Resource Monitor screenshot? Thanks It'll look like this.....



Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Performance Information and Tools\Advanced Tools\Open Resource Monitor.

Thanks.
You want the screenshot taken while the game is running ?
 
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Yeah I can't see any issues theere so at this point I'm really at a loss. Again, if the game is running smooth at lower settings than that's where you'll have to be. Sorry but I have no further suggestions.

Good luck.
 

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Memory Timings - 1866MHz @ 9-9-9-27-1T @ 1.5 volts
I think I've found the problem.I raised CPU voltage a bit and lowered GPU clock(DICE suggested).
 

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i have the same problem

how did u get it to work? im having the same problem.
can u help me?
 

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