Crazy Freezing on KOTOR1

[Jamps]

Hi, I've had KOTOR1 on one of my computers for a while, and I run it on High without the anti-aliasing. Now I've bought a laptop with specs superior to the desktop and it runs every game on higher settings, faster than my desktop also.

 

Even at the menu screen, it freezes so bad I'm probably not even getting 2 frames per second. I don't know if it is just because it is a laptop, or maybe something related to my Graphics chipset.

 

My Specs are:

 

AMD Sempron Processor +2800 (1.6 Ghz)

512 MB RAM

ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M 64MB Graphics

Conexant AMC Audio

 

I tried putting everything on the lowest settings possible, and I get the same effect. I couldn't find any drivers for my graphics care either. Is there anything I can do?

[Darth333]

Try with the latest drivers here: https://support.ati.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=894&task=knowledge&folderID=27

 

If it doesn't work, could you post your detailed specs as indicated in this thread: http://lucasforums.com/showthread.php?t=146050

[Jamps]

There weren't any drivers for my card, but here are the detailed specs.

 

[sWKotOR]

ReportDateTime=1/16/2006 1:01:51 PM

SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60

GameExists=1

GameVersion=v1.03.514077

GameInstallLocation=C:\Program Files\LucasArts\SWKotOR\

 

[OS]

Name=WinXP

Version=Windows XP v5.1 build 2600 Service Pack 2

Service Pack=Service Pack 2

Status=Pass

 

[swapFiles]

C:\pagefile.sys=672

 

[CPU]

CPUCount=1

CPUSpeed=1592

CPUFamily=15

CPUModel=12

CPUStepping=2

CPUVendor=AMD

CPUName=Mobile AMD Sempron Processor 2800+

Status=Warning

 

[Memory]

RAM=448

Status=Warning

 

[Disk Free Space]

C: (NTFS), UNICODE=26.23GB

D: (FAT32), UNICODE=2.70GB

Status=Pass

 

[CD-ROMs]

DriveLetters=E:\

Drives=HL-DT-ST RW/DVD GCC-4244N,TSSTcorp CD/DVDW TS-L532A,TSSTcorp CDW/DVD TS-L462C

 

[Video]

Video Card Name=ATI RADEON XPRESS 200M Series

Video Memory=256

Desktop Resolution=1024x768x32 @ 60Hz

DirectX=DirectX (9.0+) (4.09.00.0904)

OpenGL Version=1.4.5076 WinXP Release

OpenGL Vendor=ATI Technologies Inc.

OpenGL Renderer=RADEON XPRESS 200M Series SW TCL x86/MMX/3DNow!/SSE2

Vid Card Status=Warning

Vid Card Driver Status=Pass

GL Status=Pass

DX Status=Pass

 

[Audio]

Sound Card Name=Conexant AC-Link Audio

Status=Pass

 

 

;Game Options from swkotor.ini

 

[sound Options]

Music Volume=85

Voiceover Volume=85

Sound Effects Volume=85

Movie Volume=100

Force Software=0

EAX=3

Disable Sound=0

Number 3D Voices=16

Number 2D Voices=24

Environment Effects Level=0.60

2D3D Bias=1.50

Environment Effects=1

Environment Effects Nonstreaming=1

Environment Effects Streaming=1

 

[Game Options]

Hide InGame GUI=0

Use Small Fonts=0

Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000

Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000

Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000

Hide Unequippable=0

Tutorial Popups=1

Subtitles=1

Mini Map=1

Floating Numbers=1

Status Summary=1

Enable Mouse Teleporting To Buttons=1

Mouse Sensitivity=33

Auto Level Up NPCs=0

Mouse Look=0

AutoSave=1

Reverse Minigame YAxis=0

Combat Movement=1

Enable Tooltips=1

Difficulty Level=1

TooltipDelay Sec=1.000000

Memory Access=1

Memory Level=1

 

[Movies Shown]

Movie 0=0

Movie 1=0

Movie 2=0

Movie 3=0

Movie 4=0

Movie 5=0

Movie 6=0

Movie 7=0

Movie 8=0

Movie 9=0

Movie10=0

 

[Alias]

HD0=.\

OVERRIDE=.\Override

TEMP=.\Temp

MODULES=.\Modules

LOGS=.\Logs

LOCALVAULT=.\LocalVault

DMVAULT=.\DMVault

SERVERVAULT=.\ServerVault

STREAMMUSIC=.\StreamMusic

TEMPCLIENT=.\Tempclient

SAVES=.\saves

CURRENTGAME=.\currentgame

TEXTUREPACKS=.\texturepacks

STREAMWAVES=.\StreamWaves

 

[Graphics Options]

V-Sync=0

Anisotropy=1

Frame Buffer=1

Anti Aliasing=0

Texture Quality=2

Emitters=1

Grass=1

Soft Shadows=0

Shadows=1

Brightness=57

EnableHardwareMouse=1

FullScreen=1

AllowSoftShadows=1

 

[Autopause Options]

Mine Sighted=1

End Of Combat Round=0

Enemy Sighted=1

Party Killed=1

Action Menu=0

New Target Selected=1

 

[config]

firstrun=0

 

One thing I noticed is that the menus don't freeze and the cursor doesn't.

 

Thanks.

[Darth333]

Yes, there are drivers for your card: download catalyst 5.13: https://a248.e.akamai.net/f/674/9206/0/www2.ati.com/drivers/5-13_xp-2k_dd_ccc_wdm_enu_29124.exe (or just follow the link I gave you by selecting your OS and then the Radeon family of cards)

 

Second, contrary to what you mentioned, your graphic options are far from being at minimum settings:

[Graphics Options]
V-Sync=0
Anisotropy=1
Frame Buffer=1
Anti Aliasing=0
Texture Quality=2
Emitters=1
Grass=1
Soft Shadows=0
Shadows=1
Brightness=57
EnableHardwareMouse=1
FullScreen=1
AllowSoftShadows=1

Disable Anisotropy, Frame Buffer, lower texture quality, turn off grass, shadows and soft shadows.

[Jamps]

I did everything you said, and still I'm getting the same result. It's no matter, I can still use my other computer for KOTOR. Thanks for your help.

[RedHawke]

AgentEightyNine,

 

Please don't delete threads that have other users posts in them. If you find a solution later you can post it here or others might have this problem and find a solution and post it here. Thanks.

[SpaceAlex]

With that graphic card, i don't think you can even play KOTOR at minimum settings.