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HELP! THIS GAME WON'T ACCEPT MY VIDEO CARD!

sunjenkweisunjenkwei Member Posts: 133
Ok, so to pass the time and waiting for WAR, I decided to try KoToR. For some retarted reason, I have to set everything on the lowest settings, lowest res, and my video card sucks but it is double the system spec for video cards. The min is 32, and mine is 64mg. Yeah, my card sucks but please take a look and help me. Also, i passes everything else. I don't know what is wrong! Sorry, this is the only forum I know that is actually informative so please help! Edit: Also I have a @#$%^&;* 12 fps at 800x600 res. WTF!? 2nd Edit: So I read it and this is what it exactly says for the graphics card: GRAPHICS REQUIRED: 32 MB OPEN GL 1.4 COMPATIBLE PCI OR AGP 3D HARDWARE ACCELERATOR WITH HARDWARE TRANSFORM AND LIGHTING (T&L) CAPABILITY REQUIRED. 3rd edit: I got a green dot next to the OPen Gl so I passed that.... so WTF!?



The problem: LOOK DOWN!!!!

SWKotOR]

ReportDateTime=8/13/2008 8:26:38 PM

SysInfoVersion=v1.00.60

GameExists=1

GameVersion=v1.03.514077

GameInstallLocation=G:andrew

[OS]

Name=WinXP

Version=Windows XP v5.1 build 2600 Service Pack 2

Service Pack=Service Pack 2

Status=Pass

[SwapFiles]

C:pagefile.sys=768

[CPU]

CPUCount=1

CPUSpeed=2994

CPUFamily=15

CPUModel=4

CPUStepping=1

CPUVendor=Intel

CPUName= Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 3.00GHz

Status=Pass

[Memory]

RAM=1536

Status=Pass

[Disk Free Space]

C: (NTFS), UNICODE=2.62GB

G: (FAT32), UNICODE=15.87GB

Status=Pass

[CD-ROMs]

DriveLetters=D:,E:

Drives=HL-DT-ST DVD-RW GWA-4080N

[Video]

Video Card Name=ATI MOBILITY RADEON X300

Video Memory=64

Desktop Resolution=1680x1050x32 @ 60Hz

DirectX=DirectX (9.0+) (4.09.00.0904)

OpenGL Version=1.5.4707 WinXP Release

OpenGL Vendor=ATI Technologies Inc.

OpenGL Renderer=MOBILITY RADEON X300 x86/SSE2

Vid Card Status=Fail<-----------------------------------LOOK HERE!!!

Vid Card Driver Status=Pass

GL Status=Pass

DX Status=Pass

[Audio]

Sound Card Name=Conexant AC-97 Audio

Status=Pass



;Game Options from swkotor.ini

[Sound Options]

Sound Init=0

Music Volume=85

Voiceover Volume=85

Sound Effects Volume=85

Movie Volume=100

Force Software=0

EAX=2

Disable Sound=0

Number 3D Voices=11

Number 2D Voices=24

Environment Effects Level=0.60

2D3D Bias=1.50

Environment Effects=1

Environment Effects Nonstreaming=1

Environment Effects Streaming=1

[Game Options]

GUIsInScreenShot=1

EnableScreenShot=0

Reverse Mouse Buttons=0

Hide InGame GUI=0

Use Small Fonts=0

Keyboard Camera Deceleration=2000.000000

Keyboard Camera Acceleration=500.000000

Keyboard Camera DPS=200.000000

Hide Unequippable=0

Tutorial Popups=1

Subtitles=1

Mini Map=1

Floating Numbers=1

Status Summary=1

Enable Mouse Teleporting To Buttons=1

Mouse Sensitivity=33

Auto Level Up NPCs=0

Mouse Look=0

AutoSave=1

Reverse Minigame YAxis=0

Combat Movement=1

Enable Tooltips=1

Difficulty Level=1

TooltipDelay Sec=1.000000

Memory Access=1

Memory Level=1

Disable Movies=0

[Movies Shown]

Movie 0=112

Movie 1=3

Movie 2=0

Movie 3=0

Movie 4=0

Movie 5=0

Movie 6=0

Movie 7=0

Movie 8=0

Movie 9=0

Movie10=0

[Alias]

HD0=.

OVERRIDE=.Override

TEMP=.Temp

MODULES=.Modules

LOGS=.Logs

LOCALVAULT=.LocalVault

DMVAULT=.DMVault

SERVERVAULT=.ServerVault

STREAMMUSIC=.StreamMusic

TEMPCLIENT=.Tempclient

SAVES=.saves

CURRENTGAME=.currentgame

TEXTUREPACKS=. exturepacks

STREAMWAVES=.StreamWaves

[Graphics Options]

V-Sync=1

Anisotropy=1

Frame Buffer=1

Anti Aliasing=0

Texture Quality=0

Emitters=1

Grass=1

Soft Shadows=1

Shadows=1

Brightness=57

EnableHardwareMouse=1

FullScreen=1

AllowSoftShadows=1

RefreshRate=60

Width=800

Height=600

[Autopause Options]

Mine Sighted=1

End Of Combat Round=0

Enemy Sighted=1

Party Killed=1

Action Menu=0

New Target Selected=1

[config]

firstrun=0

[Keymapping]

Action286B=8

Action286A=7

Action285B=10

Action285A=9

Action284B=53

Action284A=76

Action283B=54

Action283A=51

Action282B=69

Action282A=73

Action281B=54

Action281A=51

Action280B=69

Action280A=73

Action265=52

Action264=57

Action263=43

Action262=85

Action261=84

Action260=83

Action259=82

Action258=81

Action257=80

Action256=79

Action255=78

Action254=77

Action253=31

Action245=75

Action244=55

Action243=67

Action242=74

Action241=87

Action240=56

Action239=68

Action238=82

Action236=83

Action234=81

Action232=80

Action230=79

Action228=78

Action226=77

Action225=70

Action224=90

Action223=31

Action222=25

Action221=24

Action220=29

Action219=28

Action218=42

Action217=87

Action216=65

Action215=63

Action214=62

Action213=60

Action212=61

Action211=66

Action210=59

Action209=71

Action208=89

Action207=72

Action206=30

Action205=55

Action204=67

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Comments

  • SgtFrogSgtFrog Member Posts: 5,001

    what is that game? link please...to requirements page

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  • redcap036redcap036 Member UncommonPosts: 1,230

    It could be that your card is old and dying, maybe time for a new one, a replacement of that standard should not cost you much at all, try eBay.

     

    Kotor = knights of the old republic by bioware, a starwars singleplayer rpg.

  • sunjenkweisunjenkwei Member Posts: 133

    ... My card has the double req of the minimum.

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  • redcap036redcap036 Member UncommonPosts: 1,230

    makes no diffrents, if the card is dying, then it's dying, if it's as old as I think it is, from what you have described, then it's time is up, very poor performance is a big hint,(especially with an older game like kotor)

    Remember that I'm only guessing, I don't have your card here and I can't see it, I could be wrong,( most likely!)

  • sunjenkweisunjenkwei Member Posts: 133

    Scroll down a bit, and actually read something. I have a Mobility Radeon x300 64mb. Can't replace because it's a laptop.

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  • redcap036redcap036 Member UncommonPosts: 1,230
    Still makes no difference, if your card is on the way out and you can't replace the card, then you may well have to face the fact that you may well have to replace the laptop, again what do I know I'm not there and have no access to your laptop, I'm most likely wrong, it could also be that you didn't put the patch on the game right for all I know.

     

    laptops aren't that expensive anymore, again have a look on eBay and only buy local and never over seas for such an item.
  • sunjenkweisunjenkwei Member Posts: 133

    dude, i just want to know if you can help me with my problem. I know my card is fine, because I can play everything else perfectly.

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  • LocklainLocklain Member Posts: 2,154

    It could very easily be a driver problem.  With newer version of video card drivers that usually leave out old and dead tech (old games and such).  If you want you can try and dig up old archived drivers for your ATI card to see if you get better performance but I can tell you from experience KoToR runs like crap on the new Nvidia cards too.

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  • SovrathSovrath Member LegendaryPosts: 32,957
    Originally posted by sunjenkwei


    dude, i just want to know if you can help me with my problem. I know my card is fine, because I can play everything else perfectly.

    Then why are you not contacting support for the game?

    I just don't understand this. Whever I see someone who has problems with a game, they immediately go to some sort of forums and there is a back and forth as to what it could be.

    Whenever I have a problem with a game I contact the company that made the game and get helped or information that is "right from the horse's mouth".

    There could very well be a number of things that the support department might already be aware of.

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  • sunjenkweisunjenkwei Member Posts: 133

    Help! I have no clue how to update drivers or where to get it!

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  • SovrathSovrath Member LegendaryPosts: 32,957
    Originally posted by sunjenkwei


    Help! I have no clue how to update drivers or where to get it!



     

    Go here: http://ati.amd.com/support/driver.html

    Put in the appropriate info to find your driver. They might also have a customer support center you can contact (see my message above).

    Then download it. Uninstall your current video driver.

    Start/My Computer, right click and go to properties.

    Go to the Hardware tab

    Click on Device Manager

    Go to display adapters, right click on your video card, chose "uninstall". Then double click on the driver you downloaded to install. Restart computer.

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  • sunjenkweisunjenkwei Member Posts: 133

    Wait. so in order to get an old driver i have to discard an old one? Does't that make my card worse for other things?

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  • SovrathSovrath Member LegendaryPosts: 32,957
    Originally posted by sunjenkwei


    Wait. so in order to get an old driver i have to discard an old one? Does't that make my card worse for other things?



     

    what old driver?

    You will downnload what would be the "current" driver for your machine.

    Do this: http://game.amd.com/us-en/drivers_catalyst.aspx?p=xp/mobility-xp

    There is some sort of verifier you need to run to see if your card can take the new drivers.

     

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  • Tyres100Tyres100 Member Posts: 704
    Originally posted by sunjenkwei


    ... My card has the double req of the minimum.

     

    Makes no difference dude. The system requirements for lowest is to play the game to get it to work somewhat. If you get 5 or 10 FPS they say that is the lowest system requirements. Your card is really bad, to old to handle any decent DX9+ games of today.

    When you see lowest system requirements it always means that the game could be played at those requirements but not usually well, or barely for most.

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  • cukimungacukimunga Member UncommonPosts: 2,258

    Well I havent played KOTOR on the PC but I know it was kinda laggy for the xbox. It was really bad when In fights. I just think there engine wasn't optimized or something.  So that also may be the problem.

  • buckstar0814buckstar0814 Member Posts: 85
    Originally posted by sunjenkwei


    Wait. so in order to get an old driver i have to discard an old one? Does't that make my card worse for other things?

     

    Just my opinion... What you have posted makes me think you might be better off finding someone in person who can help you, like best buy or circut city, or a local computer shop. The reason I say this is your understanding of computers in not even basic, this is based off what you have posted so far.

    I know you want help and this is a good place to get it but I have tried to help people like this before and it is difficult to do without being face to face.

    Please don't misunderstand, this is not a flame, just a statement based on the facts you have posted.

    Good luck

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  • sunjenkweisunjenkwei Member Posts: 133

    it says i cant run the software... and i only got to part 1 of 3 T.T

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