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Anarandil · Mar 04, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25

How do you check your system settings and stuff? I just need to know so I can tell if my comp can handle this game or not. Thanks.

Spooky · Mar 04, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34

It depends on what operating system you're using. Windows 98, ME, etc - just right click on the "My Computer" icon on the desktop and there should be an option for "Properties" or "System Properties" .. the Device Manager there will tell you everything that's on the computer.
In Windows XP, it'd be Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager.

Either way, GW runs well, even with very low system requirements.

Loviatar · Mar 04, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36

http://www.sisoftware.net/?location=update

this free utility will tell you everything about what is in your pc

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52

ohh ive been trying to figure out how do do it with xp.....because i kinda forgot what kinda graphics card i have

lol well thanks spooky

Nova · Mar 05, 2005, 07:39 PM // 19:39

For graphics card information, go to Start, then go to run, then type dxdiag. This brings up the DirectX Diagnostics Tool. Then click the Display tab. Then the section on the left will be for Device and that is your Graphics card. The one on the right is your Driver information for your card. A good thing to do would be to download the most current ones if you haven't already. Hope I helped, guys.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43

wow this is the first time ive acctually found my graphics card! THANKS! any one know if a SiS M650 is good or even a graphics card?

Nova · Mar 05, 2005, 07:46 PM // 19:46

HAHAHAHAHAHA! Apparently, if thats what your device is, then thats your card. Put the exact name of the card into a Google search or somehting. Research it. If you awant, I will. I have some knowledge and might beable to help you out. Plus, others can look for ya too, and they might already know. So, reply with it.

Loviatar · Mar 05, 2005, 07:51 PM // 19:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whosa Skylore

wow this is the first time ive acctually found my graphics card! THANKS! any one know if a SiS M650 is good or even a graphics card?

that is the infamously sucky intel chip on your motherboard solution

for amazing graphics (for intel cpu mb)

if you have played the game it works but i am surprized

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52

i think this is as exact as i can get SiS M650 Integrated Graphics - 32MB shared1 DDR SDRAM

edit- ive played it but it was preaty laggy

THX · Mar 05, 2005, 07:53 PM // 19:53

I believe, if possible, you should upgrade to something better. It is not very powerful and it is a bit surprising that any modern games function with it.

Nova · Mar 05, 2005, 07:53 PM // 19:53

HAHAHAHA! Tell me what it is Whosa so I can look what it is. I want to see this.. "suckiness"

What Lovitar says is true, if it works, hell use it! That is usaly the case if everything. Dont waste your money if you dont have to.

EDIT: WE like posting same time don't we.... HAH! Well, I guess I was seconds late in my reply.

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 07:54 PM // 19:54

lol the thing is, can you change a graphics card on a laptop???
edit- cause if my graphics card is why i was lagging i def want a new one...if possible

Nova · Mar 05, 2005, 07:55 PM // 19:55

.....no you cannot..... Sorry bud.

Loviatar · Mar 05, 2005, 07:55 PM // 19:55

the shared part is the worst as it robs the system of 32 mb system ram

and the video is using slow system ram instead of fast video ram

yours is 200-266 mhz effective and mine is 900 mhz effective

do the math

Loviatar · Mar 05, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nova

.....no you cannot..... Sorry bud.

correction please

alienware has a lappy you can upgrade

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57

lol well im stuck with it luckly it works at all! god if i couldnt play cause my card was bad and i couldnt change it i would kill my self

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 07:58 PM // 19:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loviatar

correction please

alienware has a lappy you can upgrade

well i have a dell, lol alienware is way to expensive for me

Nova · Mar 05, 2005, 07:59 PM // 19:59

No no no no no noo.... PLEASE DO NOT kill yourself.

Lavitar, the chances he has an Alienware are aslim. (No offense) Thats why I said know, because you cannot upgrade laptops! I am verry glad to ehre it will work because I am looking forward to palying with you!

Whosa Skylore · Mar 05, 2005, 08:02 PM // 20:02

i know this is the thing i absolutly dispise but does anyone have a friends pass that i could see if it works on my other comp. i know it has a good mempry card, but very slow internet..it would be i big help if anyone possibly could

Loviatar · Mar 05, 2005, 08:05 PM // 20:05

the GW site said specifically it was made dialup friendly for non broadband people so there is a good chance for your success

Mar 04, 2005, 07:25 PM // 19:25	#1
Anarandil Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Mar 2005 Guild: Delta Formation Profession: E/D	Help Please How do you check your system settings and stuff? I just need to know so I can tell if my comp can handle this game or not. Thanks.

Mar 04, 2005, 07:34 PM // 19:34	#2
Spooky Bokusatsu Tenshi Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bellevue, WA Guild: KEA Profession: E/Mo	It depends on what operating system you're using. Windows 98, ME, etc - just right click on the "My Computer" icon on the desktop and there should be an option for "Properties" or "System Properties" .. the Device Manager there will tell you everything that's on the computer. In Windows XP, it'd be Start -> Control Panel -> System -> Hardware -> Device Manager. Either way, GW runs well, even with very low system requirements.

Mar 04, 2005, 07:36 PM // 19:36	#3
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	http://www.sisoftware.net/?location=update this free utility will tell you everything about what is in your pc

Mar 05, 2005, 03:52 PM // 15:52	#4
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	ohh ive been trying to figure out how do do it with xp.....because i kinda forgot what kinda graphics card i have lol well thanks spooky

Mar 05, 2005, 07:39 PM // 19:39	#5
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	For graphics card information, go to Start, then go to run, then type dxdiag. This brings up the DirectX Diagnostics Tool. Then click the Display tab. Then the section on the left will be for Device and that is your Graphics card. The one on the right is your Driver information for your card. A good thing to do would be to download the most current ones if you haven't already. Hope I helped, guys.

Mar 05, 2005, 07:43 PM // 19:43	#6
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	wow this is the first time ive acctually found my graphics card! THANKS! any one know if a SiS M650 is good or even a graphics card?

Mar 05, 2005, 07:46 PM // 19:46	#7
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	HAHAHAHAHAHA! Apparently, if thats what your device is, then thats your card. Put the exact name of the card into a Google search or somehting. Research it. If you awant, I will. I have some knowledge and might beable to help you out. Plus, others can look for ya too, and they might already know. So, reply with it.

Mar 05, 2005, 07:52 PM // 19:52	#9
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	i think this is as exact as i can get SiS M650 Integrated Graphics - 32MB shared1 DDR SDRAM edit- ive played it but it was preaty laggy

Mar 05, 2005, 07:53 PM // 19:53	#10
THX Before all else, be armed. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada	I believe, if possible, you should upgrade to something better. It is not very powerful and it is a bit surprising that any modern games function with it.

Mar 05, 2005, 07:54 PM // 19:54	#12
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	lol the thing is, can you change a graphics card on a laptop??? edit- cause if my graphics card is why i was lagging i def want a new one...if possible

Mar 05, 2005, 07:55 PM // 19:55	#13
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	.....no you cannot..... Sorry bud.

Mar 05, 2005, 07:57 PM // 19:57	#16
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	lol well im stuck with it luckly it works at all! god if i couldnt play cause my card was bad and i couldnt change it i would kill my self

Mar 05, 2005, 07:59 PM // 19:59	#18
Nova Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA Guild: Lords Of Kryta (LoK) Profession: R/Me	No no no no no noo.... PLEASE DO NOT kill yourself. Lavitar, the chances he has an Alienware are aslim. (No offense) Thats why I said know, because you cannot upgrade laptops! I am verry glad to ehre it will work because I am looking forward to palying with you!

Mar 05, 2005, 08:02 PM // 20:02	#19
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	i know this is the thing i absolutly dispise but does anyone have a friends pass that i could see if it works on my other comp. i know it has a good mempry card, but very slow internet..it would be i big help if anyone possibly could

Mar 05, 2005, 08:05 PM // 20:05	#20
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	the GW site said specifically it was made dialup friendly for non broadband people so there is a good chance for your success