FFIX - shutdown problems

Kwehhhh?! · October 30th, 2006

I recently started playing FFIX on espxe version 1.5.2 (to avoid the Dali glitch) and for some strange reason my PC suddenly switches off without warning every 30 minutes or so. I read the FAQ for the emulator on FFIX and it mentions that FFIX can cause the computer to crash at random times if the bus speeds are overclocked. Now I dont know for sure if this is the same problem I'm experiencing, but I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me how what exactly the problem is and how the hell do I fix it. Please help!
Also I'm running it on a windows xp.

RedLion · October 30th, 2006

Hello Kwehhhh?! (atchoum...allergic to chocobos...) and welcome to ngemu forums.
Have you turned off the standby fonction of your computer?If no, you should try,meaby the problem comes from here.

Kwehhhh?! · October 30th, 2006

Thanks for your advice, but the problem certainly isnt caused by a standby feature. I think it may have to do with the bus speeds as was mentioned in the faq, but I cant be certain. Does anyone else have any ideas?

**hushypushy** · October 30th, 2006

Is it just a random restart?

Press windows key + pause/break (to get to the System Properties option), go to the Advanced tab, and under Startup and Recovery click the "settings" box and uncheck "automatically restart". With that, you can view the BSOD and see what driver is causing the problem.

If you're still getting random restarts after that, it could be your CPU overheating and forcing a restart.

Kwehhhh?! · October 30th, 2006

If you're still getting random restarts after that, it could be your CPU overheating and forcing a restart.[/quote]

That seems to be the more likely explanation, I've found that the game plays for over an hour if I switch it on in the morning, after it's had long break. But if I try playing it straight after it just switched off it only lasts for about 20 - 30 minutes.
So, that said is there any thing I can do to fix it? I've tried lowering the quality of the graphics and that didnt really help

Well I've tried disabling the restart feature at the system menu, but it's still restarting. Anyway I can prevent the CPU from overheating? Please Help

**hushypushy** · November 1st, 2006

Try cleaning out the inside of your case. Give it more ventilation. ePSXe stresses out your hardware, and it will get your GPU and CPU hot. Maybe invest in some new fans or a new HSF or something.

Kwehhhh?! · November 1st, 2006

Okay, well thanks for your help

October 30th, 2006	#1 (permalink)
Kwehhhh?! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	FFIX - shutdown problems I recently started playing FFIX on espxe version 1.5.2 (to avoid the Dali glitch) and for some strange reason my PC suddenly switches off without warning every 30 minutes or so. I read the FAQ for the emulator on FFIX and it mentions that FFIX can cause the computer to crash at random times if the bus speeds are overclocked. Now I dont know for sure if this is the same problem I'm experiencing, but I would really appreciate it if someone could tell me how what exactly the problem is and how the hell do I fix it. Please help! Also I'm running it on a windows xp.

October 30th, 2006	#2 (permalink)
RedLion Strong side of the Force Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Urban Jungle Posts: 1,666	Hello Kwehhhh?! (atchoum...allergic to chocobos...) and welcome to ngemu forums. Have you turned off the standby fonction of your computer?If no, you should try,meaby the problem comes from here. __________________

October 30th, 2006	#4 (permalink)
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,837	Is it just a random restart? Press windows key + pause/break (to get to the System Properties option), go to the Advanced tab, and under Startup and Recovery click the "settings" box and uncheck "automatically restart". With that, you can view the BSOD and see what driver is causing the problem. If you're still getting random restarts after that, it could be your CPU overheating and forcing a restart. __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994. 2008 "How Not to Post" guide

October 30th, 2006	#5 (permalink)
Kwehhhh?! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	If you're still getting random restarts after that, it could be your CPU overheating and forcing a restart.[/quote] That seems to be the more likely explanation, I've found that the game plays for over an hour if I switch it on in the morning, after it's had long break. But if I try playing it straight after it just switched off it only lasts for about 20 - 30 minutes. So, that said is there any thing I can do to fix it? I've tried lowering the quality of the graphics and that didnt really help Well I've tried disabling the restart feature at the system menu, but it's still restarting. Anyway I can prevent the CPU from overheating? Please Help Last edited by Kwehhhh?!; October 31st, 2006 at 22:54. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

November 1st, 2006	#6 (permalink)
hushypushy the only one you've ever SEEN Join Date: May 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 21,837	Try cleaning out the inside of your case. Give it more ventilation. ePSXe stresses out your hardware, and it will get your GPU and CPU hot. Maybe invest in some new fans or a new HSF or something. __________________ Dedicated to mediocrity and repetition since 1994. 2008 "How Not to Post" guide

October 30th, 2006	#3 (permalink)
Kwehhhh?! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	Thanks for your advice, but the problem certainly isnt caused by a standby feature. I think it may have to do with the bus speeds as was mentioned in the faq, but I cant be certain. Does anyone else have any ideas?

November 1st, 2006	#7 (permalink)
Kwehhhh?! Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ireland Posts: 4	Okay, well thanks for your help

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