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looking for a compatable video card

SystemSystem Member, NoReporting Posts: 178,019 Arc User
edited February 2010 in Graphical and Sound Issues
it seems i cant play this game untill i buy and install a new video card and i've researched the two that you recommend in the book that comes with the game and the nvidia geforce 8800 i heard has overheating issues. so i was wondering if there are any other video cards that would be just as good that i could get
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    Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    There's a whole range of cards that are "just as good". You need to tell us your motherboard make and model, your power supply wattage and most importantly your budget.
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    Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    pudgeman25 wrote: »
    it seems i cant play this game untill i buy and install a new video card and i've researched the two that you recommend in the book that comes with the game and the nvidia geforce 8800 i heard has overheating issues. so i was wondering if there are any other video cards that would be just as good that i could get

    Post your dxdiag logs so we know what spec your comp is. Theres no point getting a high end card if the rest of your system is goign to bottleneck it. And for most mid-high end cards, like 8800GT upwards, you might need to buy a new PSU too.
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    Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    System Information
    Time of this report: 2/8/2010, 16:05:03
    Machine name: VILLARREAL-HOME
    Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.090804-1435)
    Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: HP Pavilion 061
    System Model: ED822AA-ABA a1101n
    BIOS: Phoenix - Award BIOS v6.00PG
    Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.93GHz
    Memory: 1016MB RAM
    Page File: 579MB used, 1866MB available
    Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
    DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
    DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
    DxDiag Notes
    DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
    Display Tab 1: No problems found.
    Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
    Music Tab: No problems found.
    Input Tab: No problems found.
    Network Tab: No problems found.
    DirectX Debug Levels
    Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
    DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
    DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
    DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
    DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
    DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
    DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)
    Display Devices
    Card name: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
    Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
    Chip type: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
    DAC type: Internal
    Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2562&SUBSYS_2A00103C&REV_03
    Display Memory: 64.0 MB
    Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
    Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
    Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
    Driver Version: 6.14.0010.3943 (English)
    DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    Driver Date/Size: 11/2/2004 11:19:48, 37951 bytes
    WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
    VDD: n/a
    Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
    Mini VDD Date: 11/2/2004 11:27:20, 773565 bytes
    Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6622-11CF-EB7C-0A0AA2C2CB35}
    Vendor ID: 0x8086
    Device ID: 0x2562
    SubSys ID: 0x2A00103C
    Revision ID: 0x0003
    Revision ID: 0x0003
    Video Accel:
    Deinterlace Caps: n/a
    Registry: OK
    DDraw Status: Enabled
    D3D Status: Enabled
    AGP Status: Not Available
    DDraw Test Result: Not run
    D3D7 Test Result: Not run
    D3D8 Test Result: Not run
    D3D9 Test Result: Not run



    is this what you need??????
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    Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    It is.

    It also tells us that you need a better CPU and more RAM, so the best bet is to buy a new PC (upgrading would be throwing good money away).

    I'm not sure which motherboard the HP Pavillions use - I can tell you that if you did try and put a decent graphics card in it, you'll end up replacing the PSU and space will be an issue.

    Edit: I just found a site that sold your PC in October 2005 and only charged $449 then, so it's old and cheap. Never going to play ST:O on that no matter how much you upgrade it. I actually think my Ipod touch is more powerful.
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    Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    yup. You need to build yourself a new computer. Dont worry though as you can recycle some of your old parts, and build a good mid range system for around 300£$.
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    Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    tedgp123 wrote: »
    yup. You need to build yourself a new computer. Dont worry though as you can recycle some of your old parts, and build a good mid range system for around 300£$.

    I don't actually think he can recycle any parts - everything in it is at least 3 generations old.
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    Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    and if you ever hear the words celeron from someone selling you anything , PUNCH THEM IN THE FACE
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    Archived PostArchived Post Member Posts: 2,264,498 Arc User
    edited February 2010
    Wondering if anyone can tell me if the Nvidia GeForce 7950will work with my system

    SYSTEM
    OS: Win. Vista Home Basic 6.0. Build 6000
    System Manufacturer: Compaq- Presario
    System Model: GC662AA-ABA-SR5113WM
    bios: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00pg
    Processor: AMD Athlon 64 x2 Dual Core processor 3600+ (2 CPUs) 1.9GHz
    Memory: 1406MB Ram
    Page File: 1280MB used, 1766MB available
    DirectX version: DirectX 10

    DISPLAY
    Name: NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE nForce 430
    Manufacturer: NVIDIA
    Chip Type: GeForce 6150SE
    DAC Type: Integrated RAMDAC
    Aprox. Total Memory: 569MB
    Current Display mode: 1024x768 (32 bit)(60Hz)
    Main Driver: nvd2dum.dll
    Version: 8.17.0011.9621
    WHQL Logo'd: yes
    DDI Version: 9Ex

    I might add the game runs well right now for the most part. just looks like N64 graphics at best
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