About the ATI Radeon 8500 Video Card? - Guild Wars Forums

Ice Heart · Mar 02, 2005, 12:30 AM // 00:30

I was wondering, do any of you know if the Game is limited to specific video cards? We have everything for the Connection, the only thing we are not sure of is our Video Card. We have a ATI Technologies INC. 3D Rage II PCI Video Card. Do any of you know if this will work with Guild Wars? *Crosses Fingers.*

Loviatar · Mar 02, 2005, 12:36 AM // 00:36

i will take a look but my first hunch is no or not well at all

while i check what are the rest of the specs? cpu ram etc?

that thing is 7 years old according to ati archives

sorry but i dont think so

it is so far under the minimum stated i dont see it at all

they say the minimun for good play is nvidia gf3/4 or better
ati 8500 or better

Ice Heart · Mar 02, 2005, 01:54 AM // 01:54

You don't know how much that sucks to hear that. I mean that really sucks, I was looking forward to that Game Bad. How much do Video Cards cost, I mean ones that will actually play good with Guild Wars? It's not hard to install one is it?

Shrapnel_Magnet · Mar 02, 2005, 01:57 AM // 01:57

Well, in all honesty, Ice Heart... what do you play right now? I mean, that Rage Pro can't be taking you very far...

Whosa Skylore · Mar 02, 2005, 02:00 AM // 02:00

video cards can cost alot, and their very easy to install, i did mine on my old computer last year, i was 12 and i dont know much about comp. so im sure you can do it. but im preaty sure video cards go from 100+ a good one would be expensive, but im playing on my laptop, so im preaty sure i cant get a new videocard installed so i dont have to worry bout it

Ice Heart · Mar 02, 2005, 02:03 AM // 02:03

I don't play any games on MY computer. I usually am over at a friends house if i'm going to play PC games. My computer was built by my moms dad (Who is extremely good with computers), and from what we have experienced (Besides Video Games) my computer works well with the internet, video's, and everything else. I have felled to try and play a game on here yet though. From what i'm hearing, it looks as if I won't be trying to even play a game any time soon with my Video Card. What video cards do you all recomend? (Keep the prices low, I search for good prices, I hate spending alot of money on things.)

Loviatar · Mar 02, 2005, 02:08 AM // 02:08

before giving any suggestions i would need to know the processor and speed
the ram (type and speed)

if those are below the minimum specs as well i would be doing you dirt saying do this when i knew something else would stop you

servicable card is less than 50 dollars as low as 40

EDIT

this free utility will give you any information you might possibly need concerning your pc

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

minimum specs

Windows?? XP/2000/ME/98
Intel Pentium?? III 800 Mhz or equivalent
256 MB RAM
CD-ROM Drive
500 MB Available HDD Space
ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM
16-bit Sound Card
Internet connection
Keyboard and mouse

Ice Heart · Mar 02, 2005, 02:20 AM // 02:20

Ok, me and my family have already looked at the FAQ of the Guild Wars. We have checked all the system requirements for the game, and the only one I have found we need is the video card. Everything else is A-ok! \m/

BlackArrow · Mar 02, 2005, 02:27 AM // 02:27

I picked up a Power Color Radeon 9250 256mb PCI card for about $115 CDN. I ordered it fomr some website (can't remeber it now). This card worked great in Feb BWE. I could run GW at full settings with no problems. It's much better than my former GeForce 4 MX 440 (minimum reqs according to ANet) but I was still able to run GW on it with no problems at the lowest settings. The only problem then was the world looked much less pretty.

Ice Heart · Mar 02, 2005, 02:30 AM // 02:30

Ok, but we know for sure that the video card I have now will not work right? If that is the case, I will just have to go and pick one up.

Loviatar · Mar 02, 2005, 02:32 AM // 02:32

the minimum price for the minimum card from a reliable source is about 40-50 dollars
newegg has had top reseller ratings since it opened and i have used them for several years

http://www.newegg.com/

EDIT

the only way is to try it but others with similar cards have reported failure

Whosa Skylore · Mar 02, 2005, 02:33 AM // 02:33

really? i got my grafics card for my old comp. at like 100 :/ but i have no clue what kinda graphics card i have, but when i play i lag alot sometimes and i lag none at others :/ so i guess mine is inbettween. but if i were you i'd get a good graphics card and dont play lacrosse if you hate spending mone, lol, that sport costs alot

BlackArrow · Mar 02, 2005, 02:40 AM // 02:40

Ice Heart: If you have the GW client downloaded and installed, open it up and see what it looks like. Click the button "autodetect settings" to let the client change the video settings to the right level for your card (I'd assume it would go to the lowest settings). If the fires int he background look choopy at all, you'll probably need a new card. it is possible for GW to run on that card (I think) but the best way to find out is to try it out.

Loviatar · Mar 02, 2005, 02:40 AM // 02:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whosa Skylore

really? i got my grafics card for my old comp. at like 100 :/ but i have no clue what kinda graphics card i have, but when i play i lag alot sometimes and i lag none at others :/ so i guess mine is inbettween. but if i were you i'd get a good graphics card and dont play lacrosse if you hate spending mone, lol, that sport costs alot

the lag might be more of your internet connection rather than your video card trying to keep up

if the lag is a second or more i would say the vonnection

try turning off the sound and the graphics dowb to 800x600 and all effects off and see if the lag vanishes

if it is still there it is probably the connection

no guarantee though

Ice Heart · Mar 02, 2005, 02:45 AM // 02:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackArrow

Ice Heart: If you have the GW client downloaded and installed, open it up and see what it looks like. Click the button "autodetect settings" to let the client change the video settings to the right level for your card (I'd assume it would go to the lowest settings). If the fires int he background look choopy at all, you'll probably need a new card. it is possible for GW to run on that card (I think) but the best way to find out is to try it out.

Ok, so how do I download the client? Do I have to just preorder the game, or what? Are you saying that there is a slight chance my card may work?

Whosa Skylore · Mar 02, 2005, 02:46 AM // 02:46

lol thanks, it prob is my connection, but i cant tell if my graphics card is good enough, cause i really dont know what it is, and if i could id steal my other one and put it on this comp.....except you cant change graphics cards on a laptop can you?

Whosa Skylore · Mar 02, 2005, 02:47 AM // 02:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice Heart

Ok, so how do I download the client? Do I have to just preorder the game, or what? Are you saying that there is a slight chance my card may work?

www.guildwars.com look at the right side it says "download the client"

Loviatar · Mar 02, 2005, 02:49 AM // 02:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ice Heart

Ok, so how do I download the client? Do I have to just preorder the game, or what? Are you saying that there is a slight chance my card may work?

game client and instructions are here

http://www.guildwars.com/downloads/clientdownload.html

there is an easy to miss small tab to click on the right hand side of the screen for the graphics options

BlackArrow · Mar 02, 2005, 02:56 AM // 02:56

There is a slight chnace your card will work. GW worked on my GeForce 4 MX 440, which seems equivilent to yours according to GW system reqs.

Chances are you'll wanna upgrade when you can to catcht eh full beuaty of the GW world.

Ice Heart · Mar 02, 2005, 02:57 AM // 02:57

Ok, well I downloaded it fine, but I was not able to view it because i'm not the admin. of my computer. We have Windows XP and all my family members have their own Log In, my Mom however is the Administrator, and I will have to get her to download it. I have some info that might help you guys about my video card. Ok, everytime I go to play previews, or watch music video's, clips, trailers, etc...They all play just fine, would that mean my game would somewhat work ok, or does it have anything to do with my card?

Mar 02, 2005, 12:30 AM // 00:30	#1
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	About the ATI Radeon 8500 Video Card? I was wondering, do any of you know if the Game is limited to specific video cards? We have everything for the Connection, the only thing we are not sure of is our Video Card. We have a ATI Technologies INC. 3D Rage II PCI Video Card. Do any of you know if this will work with Guild Wars? Crosses Fingers.

Mar 02, 2005, 12:36 AM // 00:36	#2
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	i will take a look but my first hunch is no or not well at all while i check what are the rest of the specs? cpu ram etc? that thing is 7 years old according to ati archives sorry but i dont think so it is so far under the minimum stated i dont see it at all they say the minimun for good play is nvidia gf3/4 or better ati 8500 or better Last edited by Loviatar; Mar 02, 2005 at 12:49 AM // 00:49..

Mar 02, 2005, 01:57 AM // 01:57	#4
Shrapnel_Magnet Pirate? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Guild: Idiot Savants Profession: R/	Well, in all honesty, Ice Heart... what do you play right now? I mean, that Rage Pro can't be taking you very far... __________________ Show Some Beta Love!

Mar 02, 2005, 02:08 AM // 02:08	#7
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	before giving any suggestions i would need to know the processor and speed the ram (type and speed) if those are below the minimum specs as well i would be doing you dirt saying do this when i knew something else would stop you servicable card is less than 50 dollars as low as 40 EDIT this free utility will give you any information you might possibly need concerning your pc http://www.sisoftware.net/?location=update minimum specs Windows?? XP/2000/ME/98 Intel Pentium?? III 800 Mhz or equivalent 256 MB RAM CD-ROM Drive 500 MB Available HDD Space ATI Radeon 8500 or GeForce 3 or 4 MX Series Video Card with 32MB of VRAM 16-bit Sound Card Internet connection Keyboard and mouse Last edited by Loviatar; Mar 02, 2005 at 02:14 AM // 02:14..

Mar 02, 2005, 02:32 AM // 02:32	#11
Loviatar Underworld Spelunker Join Date: Feb 2005	the minimum price for the minimum card from a reliable source is about 40-50 dollars newegg has had top reseller ratings since it opened and i have used them for several years http://www.newegg.com/ EDIT the only way is to try it but others with similar cards have reported failure Last edited by Loviatar; Mar 02, 2005 at 02:35 AM // 02:35..

Mar 02, 2005, 01:54 AM // 01:54	#3
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	You don't know how much that sucks to hear that. I mean that really sucks, I was looking forward to that Game Bad. How much do Video Cards cost, I mean ones that will actually play good with Guild Wars? It's not hard to install one is it?

Mar 02, 2005, 02:00 AM // 02:00	#5
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	video cards can cost alot, and their very easy to install, i did mine on my old computer last year, i was 12 and i dont know much about comp. so im sure you can do it. but im preaty sure video cards go from 100+ a good one would be expensive, but im playing on my laptop, so im preaty sure i cant get a new videocard installed so i dont have to worry bout it

Mar 02, 2005, 02:03 AM // 02:03	#6
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	I don't play any games on MY computer. I usually am over at a friends house if i'm going to play PC games. My computer was built by my moms dad (Who is extremely good with computers), and from what we have experienced (Besides Video Games) my computer works well with the internet, video's, and everything else. I have felled to try and play a game on here yet though. From what i'm hearing, it looks as if I won't be trying to even play a game any time soon with my Video Card. What video cards do you all recomend? (Keep the prices low, I search for good prices, I hate spending alot of money on things.)

Mar 02, 2005, 02:20 AM // 02:20	#8
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	Ok, me and my family have already looked at the FAQ of the Guild Wars. We have checked all the system requirements for the game, and the only one I have found we need is the video card. Everything else is A-ok! \m/

Mar 02, 2005, 02:27 AM // 02:27	#9
BlackArrow Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	I picked up a Power Color Radeon 9250 256mb PCI card for about $115 CDN. I ordered it fomr some website (can't remeber it now). This card worked great in Feb BWE. I could run GW at full settings with no problems. It's much better than my former GeForce 4 MX 440 (minimum reqs according to ANet) but I was still able to run GW on it with no problems at the lowest settings. The only problem then was the world looked much less pretty.

Mar 02, 2005, 02:30 AM // 02:30	#10
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	Ok, but we know for sure that the video card I have now will not work right? If that is the case, I will just have to go and pick one up.

Mar 02, 2005, 02:33 AM // 02:33	#12
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	really? i got my grafics card for my old comp. at like 100 :/ but i have no clue what kinda graphics card i have, but when i play i lag alot sometimes and i lag none at others :/ so i guess mine is inbettween. but if i were you i'd get a good graphics card and dont play lacrosse if you hate spending mone, lol, that sport costs alot

Mar 02, 2005, 02:40 AM // 02:40	#13
BlackArrow Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	Ice Heart: If you have the GW client downloaded and installed, open it up and see what it looks like. Click the button "autodetect settings" to let the client change the video settings to the right level for your card (I'd assume it would go to the lowest settings). If the fires int he background look choopy at all, you'll probably need a new card. it is possible for GW to run on that card (I think) but the best way to find out is to try it out.

Mar 02, 2005, 02:46 AM // 02:46	#16
Whosa Skylore Krytan Explorer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: in your closet...er....i mean Guild: Dragon Assassins Profession: W/Mo	lol thanks, it prob is my connection, but i cant tell if my graphics card is good enough, cause i really dont know what it is, and if i could id steal my other one and put it on this comp.....except you cant change graphics cards on a laptop can you?

Mar 02, 2005, 02:56 AM // 02:56	#19
BlackArrow Banned Join Date: Feb 2005	There is a slight chnace your card will work. GW worked on my GeForce 4 MX 440, which seems equivilent to yours according to GW system reqs. Chances are you'll wanna upgrade when you can to catcht eh full beuaty of the GW world.

Mar 02, 2005, 02:57 AM // 02:57	#20
Ice Heart Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee	Ok, well I downloaded it fine, but I was not able to view it because i'm not the admin. of my computer. We have Windows XP and all my family members have their own Log In, my Mom however is the Administrator, and I will have to get her to download it. I have some info that might help you guys about my video card. Ok, everytime I go to play previews, or watch music video's, clips, trailers, etc...They all play just fine, would that mean my game would somewhat work ok, or does it have anything to do with my card?