Random Crashes

[Action_Frank]

When I join a server or try to load certain maps in single player my game crashes and I get this error message: "Internal driver error in IDirect3DDevice9:resent()"

Theres no lag, stuttering, anything! It just freezes and closes out.

I've already tried uninstalling/reinstalling my drivers. That didn't work. I tried updating, but that didn't work either. Should I try re-installing Garry's Mod?

 

[xXdeathXx]

What you SHOULD do is remove your addons and try again but that's just what Garry wants everyone to do. From the looks of it thought it seems like your current graphics card can't handle Garrys Mod, but that's just a guess.

So you can try 2 things

1. Lower your graphical settings and try again

2. Remove addons and try again

And if all else fails re-install and hope for the best.

 

[Action_Frank]

Thanks. I found another update at ATI.com today and that seems to help, but I'll still try a fresh addon install.

 

[DruTfurgeson]

My computer would crash out loading the level. I found that my cooling was not sufficient enough to handle the load of my processor and videocard. Once i increased the fan speeds and moved more air through the case, i could play/load gary's mod. I have a feeling that my heat is the cause. My system can handle the mod but unfortuneatly its case and position in my desk prevents me from allowing the processor and videocard to breathe cool air. Like xXdeathXx said lower the vidcard settings is may be too much and I will add to it by suggesting (if possible) to increase your casefan speeds or videocard fan speed. :lol:

 

[Action_Frank]

I did the SDK base video stress test and it all worked fine. I probably need to clean my PC and ghet a fresh install. I'll need the new Graphics card anyway.