Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC.

djs_22out · 07-20-2009, 08:31 AM

Hi All,

I have Fallout 3 installed on my system. After loading the saved game it crashes with an error message: "Fallout 3 has stopped working"

I have Vista 64 bit operating system and have the below conf.

Graphics Card: Geforce GTX 285
Processor: AMD Phenom II black edition
Motherboard: MSI K9N2SLI platinum (NVIDIA nforce 750a SLI chipset based)
Power Supply: 600 W cooler Master

PLEASE HELP AS IT IS VERY FRUSTATING!!!

**Jason09** · 07-20-2009, 08:54 AM

Hi and welcome to TSF!
Have you tried uninstalling with Revouninstaller and reinstalling again?

Mcninjaguy · 07-20-2009, 01:07 PM

Hello djs 22out, and welcome to TSF,

Have you updated Fallout 3 to version 1.6 Bethesda patches can be found here.

**RockmasteR** · 07-20-2009, 02:15 PM

hello djs_22out
that looks like a corrupted save game, do you have any other save points?
download the latest patch for Fallout 3 as Mcninja suggested also try another save point and see if that loads, if not I'm afraid you need to start a new game
that happened to me once, but it happened when I first got outside in the wastelands and saved it

**Aus_Karlos** · 07-21-2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by djs_22out

Power Supply: 600 W cooler Master

This could be another problem. Running a 600W PSU on a GTX285 is not sufficient to power the card properly. While your system may seem fine for now you will experience overheating issues with your graphics card and possibly your CPU. In the long run it will damage your Hardware.

I recommend you upgrade to a more suitable PSU.
+800W with 12v@ 52a (The GTX28* series requires a minimum of 40a on the 12v rail and dont forget the rest of your system will need power as well.)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817256016

You dont have to buy this exact one but please look for one with at least 80% efficiency, 52a on the +12v and is a well known brand. Cheap PSUs are not ment for high end machines.

**Lord Sirian** · 07-21-2009, 01:43 AM

The PSU Aus_Karlos recommended is a good PSU and you should definitley upgrade your PSU ASAP.

Regardless of whether or not the problem is fixed by a replacement PSU, you still need to upgrade.

djs_22out · 07-21-2009, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason09

Hi and welcome to TSF!
Have you tried uninstalling with Revouninstaller and reinstalling again?

Hi Jason,

I un-installed the game and installed a fresh copy, still facing the same problem. Any suggestions??

djs_22out · 07-21-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RockmasteR

hello djs_22out
that looks like a corrupted save game, do you have any other save points?
download the latest patch for Fallout 3 as Mcninja suggested also try another save point and see if that loads, if not I'm afraid you need to start a new game
that happened to me once, but it happened when I first got outside in the wastelands and saved it

Hi Rockmaster,

I did have other save points. It usually occurs when I save the game in the wastelands. Does this mean that I should not save the game there. I do have updated my game to latest patch available. Any more suggestions.

djs_22out · 07-21-2009, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mcninjaguy

Hello djs 22out, and welcome to TSF,

Have you updated Fallout 3 to version 1.6 Bethesda patches can be found here.

I downloaded this patch but when it did not get completed. It does not give me an error message and is closed out when it starts the game. I think it gets stuck on 98%.

**RockmasteR** · 07-21-2009, 05:05 PM

it's OK to save the game in the wasteland just try to load another save point and continue your game from there

**Jason09** · 07-21-2009, 08:02 PM

When you say you've downloaded it had not been complete, are you saying in the past when the patch wasn't finished you had that problem or it doesn't complete at the 98%, or both? I'm a bit confused there.

djs_22out · 07-22-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason09

When you say you've downloaded it had not been complete, are you saying in the past when the patch wasn't finished you had that problem or it doesn't complete at the 98%, or both? I'm a bit confused there.

It does not get completed evertime I try to run it. One more question, Running a 600W PSU on a GTX285 is sufficient to power the graphics card???

Should I switch over to 750W, but I am not facing this kind of problem in any other game. I did face some problems in Mirror's Edge when I enabled PhyX option. Advice.

Mcninjaguy · 07-22-2009, 02:18 AM

You need a Corsair 850w for a GTX 285.

Corsair 850w
$140
after rebate $110

The GTX 285 is a power hungry card. When you look at what you should be running at minimum you need to add 50% for safety so your PC at max load is only using around 70% of your PSU's max capacity.

07-20-2009, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
djs_22out Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5 OS: Vista 64 bit	Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC. Hi All, I have Fallout 3 installed on my system. After loading the saved game it crashes with an error message: "Fallout 3 has stopped working" I have Vista 64 bit operating system and have the below conf. Graphics Card: Geforce GTX 285 Processor: AMD Phenom II black edition Motherboard: MSI K9N2SLI platinum (NVIDIA nforce 750a SLI chipset based) Power Supply: 600 W cooler Master PLEASE HELP AS IT IS VERY FRUSTATING!!!

07-20-2009, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,377 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC. Hi and welcome to TSF! Have you tried uninstalling with Revouninstaller and reinstalling again? __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

07-20-2009, 01:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC. Hello djs 22out, and welcome to TSF, Have you updated Fallout 3 to version 1.6 Bethesda patches can be found here.

07-20-2009, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
RockmasteR Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,211 OS: Vista Ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC. hello djs_22out that looks like a corrupted save game, do you have any other save points? download the latest patch for Fallout 3 as Mcninja suggested also try another save point and see if that loads, if not I'm afraid you need to start a new game that happened to me once, but it happened when I first got outside in the wastelands and saved it __________________ CPUz GPUz Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers System Information for Windows (SIW) Revo Uninstaller RivaTuner ATITOOL Directx 9.0C !!Please don't PM me for Tech Support!!

07-21-2009, 01:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lord Sirian Mentor, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,691 OS: Windows XP SP 3 My System	Re: Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC. The PSU Aus_Karlos recommended is a good PSU and you should definitley upgrade your PSU ASAP. Regardless of whether or not the problem is fixed by a replacement PSU, you still need to upgrade. __________________ "Come forth for the cattle call Confront the evil river you can't control Wicked ways and venomous eyes Just human nature in disguise..."- Clouds over California

07-21-2009, 05:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
RockmasteR Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lebanon Posts: 3,211 OS: Vista Ultimate 32bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC. it's OK to save the game in the wasteland just try to load another save point and continue your game from there __________________ CPUz GPUz Nvidia Drivers ATI Drivers System Information for Windows (SIW) Revo Uninstaller RivaTuner ATITOOL Directx 9.0C !!Please don't PM me for Tech Support!!

07-21-2009, 08:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jason09 Moderator, Games Team Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Washington, D.C. Posts: 2,377 OS: Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3 My System	Re: Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC. When you say you've downloaded it had not been complete, are you saying in the past when the patch wasn't finished you had that problem or it doesn't complete at the 98%, or both? I'm a bit confused there. __________________ Gaming troubleshooting steps. Real peace cannot be found in what happens in Washington, D.C. Only God can give true peace to people.

07-22-2009, 02:18 AM	#13 (permalink)
Mcninjaguy Temporarily Banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 10,422 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit My System Blog Entries: 1	Re: Fallout 3 getting crashed on PC. You need a Corsair 850w for a GTX 285. Corsair 850w $140 after rebate $110 The GTX 285 is a power hungry card. When you look at what you should be running at minimum you need to add 50% for safety so your PC at max load is only using around 70% of your PSU's max capacity.