topic Re: Graphics using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 in PCs & Accessories

Graphics using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3

IanEddison — Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:38:57 GMT

I have installed Roller Coaster Tycoon 3 on my RS604 and after 30 mmins play when the game graphics are getting complex the graphics become totally garbled with patterns etc.

On closing and returning to Windows XP desktop the graphics breaks up in some places, particularly when you move a window with the mouse.

I've downloaded latest Sony Graphics drivers and ROller Coatser patch but the problem still occurs.

re-booting solves the problems until I use the game again.

Any thoughts from anyone?

Regards

Re: Graphics using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3

robpaxton — Sun, 30 Jan 2005 22:52:15 GMT

Try the graphics drivers from the OEM site - they should work OK with your desktop machine. Keep a copy of the Sony drivers in case you need to go back to them.

Re: Graphics using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3

IanEddison — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 20:00:22 GMT

I have installed the latest drivers and the problem is the same. It now happens with other programs that have demanding graphics.

I am beginning to suspect a hardware problem.

regards

Re: Graphics using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3

robpaxton — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 21:58:33 GMT

It sounds like it might be heat related. Make sure all of the fans (inside & outside) are running and give them a blast with an air duster.

Re: Graphics using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3

kee-lo_ — Mon, 31 Jan 2005 22:18:26 GMT

What airblaster would you recomend Rob?

Re: Graphics using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3

jammold — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 02:13:22 GMT

Well, Kee-Lo I think compressed air should be fine. I recommend Lindy Electronics on Amazon.co.uk - I bought mine for £7.75 and used it on my VAIO and PlayStation 2. The dust it removed is incredible. Both run VERY quierly now...

Try THIS

EDIT: Oops I mean "quietly" not "quierly"

Re: Graphics using Roller Coaster Tycoon 3

kee-lo_ — Tue, 01 Feb 2005 15:14:38 GMT

Thanks James,
Think I will go down to B&Q or Maplins as they're in walking distance, the postage is crazy!

I don't have a staples James.....