so i guess i will have to buy a new graphics card right?
or are you saying it will never run on my computer?
What I'm saying is you don't have a graphics card at all. What you have is an integrated chip on the motherboard that handles graphics and shares (steals) from your RAM.
You can put in a graphics card, but without your full system specs I couldn't tell you what to expect. If you could post the following:
RAM
CPU
Power Supply
Operating System
Ram is 1014MB
Operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic(6.0 build)
The other stuff i dont know how to get?
Incase I missed it, are you on a PC or a Laptop?
If you are on a PC you will need to know what graphics slot you currently have (AGP or PCIe - should be listed in the paperwork that came with your machine) You dont want to buy the wrong card because it wont work.
If you have a laptop, well... gonna need to get a new one or build a desktop system.
There are 3 types of people in the world. 1.) Those who make things happen 2.) Those who watch things happen 3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
so i guess i will have to buy a new graphics card right?
or are you saying it will never run on my computer?
What I'm saying is you don't have a graphics card at all. What you have is an integrated chip on the motherboard that handles graphics and shares (steals) from your RAM.
You can put in a graphics card, but without your full system specs I couldn't tell you what to expect. If you could post the following:
RAM
CPU
Power Supply
Operating System
Ram is 1014MB
Operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic(6.0 build)
The other stuff i dont know how to get?
Incase I missed it, are you on a PC or a Laptop?
If you are on a PC you will need to know what graphics slot you currently have (AGP or PCIe - should be listed in the paperwork that came with your machine) You dont want to buy the wrong card because it wont work.
If you have a laptop, well... gonna need to get a new one or build a desktop system.
Um its a pc
and it says AGP texture something enabled so im guessing i have AGP
so i guess i will have to buy a new graphics card right?
or are you saying it will never run on my computer?
What I'm saying is you don't have a graphics card at all. What you have is an integrated chip on the motherboard that handles graphics and shares (steals) from your RAM.
You can put in a graphics card, but without your full system specs I couldn't tell you what to expect. If you could post the following:
RAM
CPU
Power Supply
Operating System
Ram is 1014MB
Operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic(6.0 build)
The other stuff i dont know how to get?
For the CPU, right click "computer" in the start menu and click properties. CPU (processor) will be listed on the page that comes up. For the power supply, check your manufacturer's paperwork.
Also, 1014 MB of RAM isn't going to cut it, especially with Vista, you will probably want to up it to 2.5 GB of RAM and get a 512 MB video card.
I don't know why you don't just run a simple dxdiag and get all the answers, it takes maybe 20 seconds.
Aye, hit Start and in the "Start Search" box type Dxdiag and click save all info
Or do it Skee's way :P
There are 3 types of people in the world. 1.) Those who make things happen 2.) Those who watch things happen 3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
You sir have a PCIe expansion slot, so you will need a PCIe Video card
There are 3 types of people in the world. 1.) Those who make things happen 2.) Those who watch things happen 3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
So i need to get a graphics card and delete useless stuff in my files for more ram space
oh and 4 CPU 3.20 GHz (2 CPUs) , ~3.2GHz
Is there a model number to go with the CPU?
Also, RAM has nothing to do with free space.
You have your hard drives, often mistakenly referred to as memory, which is another animal. Your hard drives store all your files.
Your RAM (random access MEMORY) are long chips that are inserted in the motherboard that act as a temporary storage space for commonly accessed files. What happens when you boot windows is it loads files that it may need into your RAM for quicker access than you would receive on your hard drive due to transfer speeds and seek times. Now that all of that goodness is loaded in your RAM from windows and you boot a game or other program it loads all its goodness in there as well. Vista likes to cram a lot of goodness into your RAM, so to leave room for other programs (games) you would need to purchase more RAM.
Now I suggested a total of 2.5GB and a 512MB card because 32 bit operating systems only address 3GB of memory.
Ok, ignore everything else. Here's the short version. You want an EVGA 8800GT and an extra 1GB stick of RAM.
Agree 100% with this.
There are 3 types of people in the world. 1.) Those who make things happen 2.) Those who watch things happen 3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
"Memory: 1014MB RAM" You have Vista, you definately need minimum one more gig pof RAM, 4 total would be nice, but 2 minimum. I have vista 64 bit and 6 GB RAM, overkill, but ready for the future.
Ok, ignore everything else. Here's the short version. You want an EVGA 8800GT and an extra 1GB stick of RAM.
Agree 100% with this.
Problem is, I'm having trouble finding anyone who still has 8800GT for sale.
Aye, see your point... Nothing on Newegg...
There are 3 types of people in the world. 1.) Those who make things happen 2.) Those who watch things happen 3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
Ok after being brain fried at least twice since i started this thread i think i know what to do.
Thank you all really, this forum is some much more productive than Darkfallonline.com's forums. Its just troll fest there.
You asked for PC advice. Talking about gear and gadgets will always bridge the gap between fans and trolls because no matter what side of the fence we are on, we are all tech geeks!
There are 3 types of people in the world. 1.) Those who make things happen 2.) Those who watch things happen 3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
Ok after being brain fried at least twice since i started this thread i think i know what to do.
Thank you all really, this forum is some much more productive than Darkfallonline.com's forums. Its just troll fest there.
You asked for PC advice. Talking about gear and gadgets will always bridge the gap between fans and trolls because no matter what side of the fence we are on, we are all tech geeks!
Yup. Love or hate each other we have a common bond.
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What I'm saying is you don't have a graphics card at all. What you have is an integrated chip on the motherboard that handles graphics and shares (steals) from your RAM.
You can put in a graphics card, but without your full system specs I couldn't tell you what to expect. If you could post the following:
RAM
CPU
Power Supply
Operating System
Ram is 1014MB
Operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic(6.0 build)
The other stuff i dont know how to get?
Incase I missed it, are you on a PC or a Laptop?
If you are on a PC you will need to know what graphics slot you currently have (AGP or PCIe - should be listed in the paperwork that came with your machine) You dont want to buy the wrong card because it wont work.
If you have a laptop, well... gonna need to get a new one or build a desktop system.
There are 3 types of people in the world.
1.) Those who make things happen
2.) Those who watch things happen
3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
What I'm saying is you don't have a graphics card at all. What you have is an integrated chip on the motherboard that handles graphics and shares (steals) from your RAM.
You can put in a graphics card, but without your full system specs I couldn't tell you what to expect. If you could post the following:
RAM
CPU
Power Supply
Operating System
Ram is 1014MB
Operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic(6.0 build)
The other stuff i dont know how to get?
Incase I missed it, are you on a PC or a Laptop?
If you are on a PC you will need to know what graphics slot you currently have (AGP or PCIe - should be listed in the paperwork that came with your machine) You dont want to buy the wrong card because it wont work.
If you have a laptop, well... gonna need to get a new one or build a desktop system.
Um its a pc
and it says AGP texture something enabled so im guessing i have AGP
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What I'm saying is you don't have a graphics card at all. What you have is an integrated chip on the motherboard that handles graphics and shares (steals) from your RAM.
You can put in a graphics card, but without your full system specs I couldn't tell you what to expect. If you could post the following:
RAM
CPU
Power Supply
Operating System
Ram is 1014MB
Operating system is Windows Vista Home Basic(6.0 build)
The other stuff i dont know how to get?
For the CPU, right click "computer" in the start menu and click properties. CPU (processor) will be listed on the page that comes up. For the power supply, check your manufacturer's paperwork.
Also, 1014 MB of RAM isn't going to cut it, especially with Vista, you will probably want to up it to 2.5 GB of RAM and get a 512 MB video card.
I don't know why you don't just run a simple dxdiag and get all the answers, it takes maybe 20 seconds.
To make it easy.
press and hold the windows key and press "r"
type "dxdiag" and press enter
click run
wait for it to finish
click save all information
copy and paste the .txt document here.
you guys are throwing alot at me
So i need to get a graphics card and delete useless stuff in my files for more ram space
oh and 4 CPU 3.20 GHz (2 CPUs) , ~3.2GHz
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Aye, hit Start and in the "Start Search" box type Dxdiag and click save all info
Or do it Skee's way :P
There are 3 types of people in the world.
1.) Those who make things happen
2.) Those who watch things happen
3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
Have to agree with Paragus here.
You can pickup an 8800GT 512 card (PCIe) for around $180 and its a really nice card for the price.
Wife runs an 8800gt and plays all with great settings, was under 200 bucks
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....(takes deep breath) darkfall better be worth it once i get to play.
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You sir have a PCIe expansion slot, so you will need a PCIe Video card
There are 3 types of people in the world.
1.) Those who make things happen
2.) Those who watch things happen
3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
Is there a model number to go with the CPU?
Also, RAM has nothing to do with free space.
You have your hard drives, often mistakenly referred to as memory, which is another animal. Your hard drives store all your files.
Your RAM (random access MEMORY) are long chips that are inserted in the motherboard that act as a temporary storage space for commonly accessed files. What happens when you boot windows is it loads files that it may need into your RAM for quicker access than you would receive on your hard drive due to transfer speeds and seek times. Now that all of that goodness is loaded in your RAM from windows and you boot a game or other program it loads all its goodness in there as well. Vista likes to cram a lot of goodness into your RAM, so to leave room for other programs (games) you would need to purchase more RAM.
Now I suggested a total of 2.5GB and a 512MB card because 32 bit operating systems only address 3GB of memory.
Ok, ignore everything else. Here's the short version.
You want an EVGA 8800GT and an extra 1GB stick of RAM.
Agree 100% with this.
There are 3 types of people in the world.
1.) Those who make things happen
2.) Those who watch things happen
3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
Agree 100% with this.
Problem is, I'm having trouble finding anyone who still has 8800GT for sale.
"Memory: 1014MB RAM"
You have Vista, you definately need minimum one more gig pof RAM, 4 total would be nice, but 2 minimum.
I have vista 64 bit and 6 GB RAM, overkill, but ready for the future.
Ok after being brain fried at least twice since i started this thread i think i know what to do.
Thank you all really, this forum is some much more productive than Darkfallonline.com's forums. Its just troll fest there.
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4 won't do anything on 32 bit.
Agree 100% with this.
Problem is, I'm having trouble finding anyone who still has 8800GT for sale.
Aye, see your point... Nothing on Newegg...
There are 3 types of people in the world.
1.) Those who make things happen
2.) Those who watch things happen
3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
You asked for PC advice. Talking about gear and gadgets will always bridge the gap between fans and trolls because no matter what side of the fence we are on, we are all tech geeks!
There are 3 types of people in the world.
1.) Those who make things happen
2.) Those who watch things happen
3.) And those who wonder "What the %#*& just happened?!"
You asked for PC advice. Talking about gear and gadgets will always bridge the gap between fans and trolls because no matter what side of the fence we are on, we are all tech geeks!
Yup. Love or hate each other we have a common bond.
It is agreed then: There shall be a cease in hostilities between the fanboys and haters ....until Mackman's vid card issue is worked out.
ok so basically i should get a 2gb stick of ram, and the evga 8800gt or any pci grapchis card over 7000.
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and glad i could bring the community together guys lol.
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