Freezing/Lock up problem

[R9delta]

To start off i'm having a problem with the map "deck". I'm not exactly sure if it's a bug (though the nature of this problem kind of seems like it though i'm not sure) or a problem with my hardware/and or driver conflict. Whenever i use a redeemer in the level and then the link gun when i step anywhere close to the portal at the bottom of the stage the game will freeze on me...it doesn't otherwise from what I can tell but everytime in that exact scenario it will, i've tested it over several times as well (just using the codes "god" and "loaded" to do so). I've noticed this specifically since i've applied patch 1.3. I don't know for sure though if it does it on the previous version. So my question is..is there anybody else that's had this sort of problem or could it just be something else?

Here are my relevant specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo e8400 3.0ghz OC'd to 3.6ghz
ATI/AMD 4850 (stock settings other than fan manually set to 50%)
4GB DDR2 800 RAM
Windows XP Professional (x86) SP2
Unreal Tournament III Patch 1.3 applied, .net framework 1.1 and 2.0 installed (I've heard if 1.1 hasn't been installed problems may arise)
Nothing like OpenAL enabled

..oh and yes my system is stable as far as the overclock goes, I could and have left it on for days on an intensive game and i've done other stability tests on it. I've tested it all at stock anyway as well.

[HoustonIHaveUhOh]

Have you tried reinstalling and manually updating patch by patch to pinpoint the problem to 1.3?

[R9delta]

Sure.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 8/17/2008, 03:06:00
Machine name: PAUL
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_rtm.040803-2158)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model: EP35-DS3L
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8400 @ 3.00GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 3582MB RAM
Page File: 432MB used, 5032MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode

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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI Radeon Graphics Processor (0x9442)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9442&SUBSYS_05021002&REV_00
Display Memory: 512.0 MB
Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ati2dvag.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.6833 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5567 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 2/14/2008 04:04:06, 4676096 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

Description: Realtek HD Digital input
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.5567 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 2/14/2008 04:04:06, 4676096 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: G15 Gaming Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC226
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: G15 Gaming Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC226
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: G15 GamePanel LCD
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x046D, 0xC227
FF Driver: n/a

I assume that's really all of it that's needed that's relevant. For the video driver it's catalyst 8.7 by the way.

...and no I haven't gone patch by patch to pinpoint it. I'll probably go back and try out the regular old retail version (1.0) but I probably won't spend that much time going through and downloading each patch...so yeah I don't know if it was something that came up from 1.2 to 1.3. I guess i'll try at least unpatched altogether.

[HoustonIHaveUhOh]

That isn't the only relevant part, quite the contrary actually but this doesn't seem to be a hardware issue.

The only thing I can tell you is that the updates are more than likely conflicting with one of your drivers.

Sorry I can't be any more help than suggesting patching them one by one.

[R9delta]

I mostly meant relevant when it came to the hardware but yeah. Anyway thanks. It seems a lot of people have problems with ATI cards and this game...this map in particular so i'm not really gonna get my hopes up too much anyway. I appreciate it though.

[SeLeX]

Yeah doesn't look as if its a hardware issue.
Have you tried experimenting with different catalyst drvs ??
To note, there is a .net 3.0 and 3.5...not sure if they'll make a difference though.

[Falkentyne]

Does this freeze happen almost at the same exact point in Deck, in the slime pit? Basically, its almost at the exact same spot, right in the middle area (at the bottom of the slime pit) between the portal/rocket launcher on one side, and the platform area where the shieldbelt is, on the other side? (you're almost inbetween the two, when the freeze occurs)?