Half-Life 2 freezing on x64 OS in the middle of game.

[mossimoboy]

Hey everyone,
I've got a really annoying problem on my hands. It seems that whenever I startup Half-Life 2 and I start playing the last part "Our Benefactors,"
the game will just suddenly freeze up after using the gravity gun to kill someone or even pick up something. The game has worked fine for ALL the other missions and all my other games work.
Windows gives me a message about sending the error report, which I have done,
but that's all it says.

Specs are as followed:
Windows XP Pro x64
AMD Athlon 64 3500+
Chaintech VNF4 Ultra
ePower Puma II 450W PSU
ATI Sapphire Radeon x1600xt
80GB 7200RPM generic harddrive
CD Burner/DVD Combo Drive

CPU temps don't go over 45-48 degrees C while playing.
I have checked for viruses, spyware, etc.

Any help is GREATLY appreciated and I will provide any extra information needed.

 

[Mictlantecuhtli]

According to The 64-bit version bug thread at Steam Users Forums, one possible fix seems to be to run it in 32-bit mode, another to use DirectX 8.x graphics...

 

[mossimoboy]

I tried that, I lost all my saved games.

Anybody have other solutions?

 

[kirock]

Stopping using that stupid faggy gravity gun and use a real gun or the crow bar.

Did you try turning down your Res for that map? That's it I got nothing.

 

[Mictlantecuhtli]

What other weapons in "Our Benefactors" ?

 

[mossimoboy]

None, *Spoiler*they take them all away from you*/Spoiler*

 

[kirock]

mossimo, did you ever get that fixed? After your post I realized I never actually finished HL2, so spent a few hours (aaahem) finishing it. Thanks to your post. I had no probs with the final chapter inside the citedal, G gun worked great. Boy if it had that power in previous missions the game would be too easy.

Make sure your Radeon and mobo chipset drivers are up to date. Play with your game resolutions and monitor refresh rates.

Cheers.