I think it's just graphics related. I turned graphics down to install default levels and it appears to be stable again.


I recalled after starting to look at the video config settings that I had turned them up shortly after moving to a new PC with 256MB video memory - guess that is what caused the problem.


Just after some ad hoc testing - it appears that the Landscape distance detail level has a large impact on the system resources - when it's on low I haven't seen the problem reoccur.


I'll revisit my video card capabilities because judging by the post above I "should" be able to crank up the video performance above default with the 256 card.


Thanks for the input.


Harmon

Your video card is a 7300 LE, which may not be powerful enough to handle AC at full settings plus Decal/GoArrow. The "LE" typically means it's at the lower end of its family of video cards.

 

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Thanks Digero - I've reduced my settings in game once again. Seems to make decal apps stable again.


Pity though - wish I could have the resources allocated to splendiferizing AC and minimized on decal useage.