Scratching My Head...Some help with UT, unresponsive mouse, and more...

[gregor7777]

Hello all. Here a nagging problem that I can't seem to come up with a solution for, and I thought this might be a good place to post. Here goes: I just upgraded my system with a new Epox 8KHA+ MB, DDR, and a new case. Anyhow, I format my HD just because I like a clean start after an upgrade, I re-install Win98SE, load the 4-in-1 divers that came on the CD, the latest Nvidia drivers, and various other drivers to get my system up and running. I also verify I have the latest BIOS.

I install 3d-mark2001, run it, get great scores (compared to my old MB) and everything is jolly.

Next I fire up UT GOTY, and wham, I hit a wall. The game is playable, but barely. First of all (and most annoying) is the very slow-to-respond mouse. It's like typing with mittens on. On top of that the game runs at a terribly slow pace.

I re-install all of the aforementioned drivers, uninstall and re-up the game, and wham! same prob. I download the new 4-in-1's (4.35 I think), to no avail.

I install NHL 2002. It's playable, but the video in the beginning is choppy. Don't know yet if this is related, but I felt was worth mentioning.

I could use some advice if anyone has any, because I'm left here scratching my head. I'm not sure where to go next.

EPoX 8KHA+
Athlon 1.1Ghz @ 100sb
GeForce 2 GTS
300w Enermax PS
PS/2 Mouse
256mb Crucial PC2100 DDR

Thanks for your help.

 

[gregor7777]

Hey everyone...giving myself a bump and also please check out the FS/FT forum and in particular the "Christmas Spirit..." thread. That's one of the coolest things I've seen online yet.

Thanks guys.

 

[erikiksaz]

Here's how to fix the problem:

1) Uninstall UT
2) Install Quake 3

Problem gone!!

 

[gregor7777]

So you're saying, put down the crack pipe and fire up some spoons... I"m trying to say I think there is a definite problem with my setup here, and I'd still appreciate any ideas...? thanks

 

[nukefarmer]

this may help

 

[gregor7777]

I'll give a few of those things a try on my lunch break. I have a strong feeling that I need to install OLDER 4-in-one drivers though. I've had this card for over a year, and this has never been a problem before. The MB is the only thing that has changed. I'll let you guys know how this works out. Thanks for the help so far.

 

[gregor7777]

Well, I tried the new 4.36 4-in-1's, disbaled v-sync, looked for a mouse/exception in the registry, and still no luck.

 

[gregor7777]

Anyone have any good ideas? More specifically maybe a ver of VIA's 4-in-1 or Nvidia's DetXP drivers that are older that may fix my problem. I mean, the only thing that's changed from before is the Mobo and the drivers.

Thanks in advance.

 

[sandorski]

DirectX 8.x installed?

 

[BFG10K]

Make sure you have the latest drivers for your mouse installed.

 

[nukefarmer]

you could try to disable or enable directinput, it's somewhere in the prefs menu.

 

[gregor7777]

I have Directx 8 installed, as far as mouse drivers go, I'e allways let windows98 do the trick when I install. I've tried the directinput option, an it really makes no difference at all. I can't firgure it out. Thanks for the help so far guys.

 

[gregor7777]

Found and eliminated the problem. For some reason, the 21.83 set of detonator drivers work better with my system than do the new ones. Everything is running great. Thanks everyone.