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Scott2k5 · Apr 28, 2005, 09:21 PM // 21:21

The game runs REALLY bad for me because of my video card. The VC came with my computer. It's a S3 Graphics ProSavageDDr... Is there anyway I can get GW to run properly without buying a video card? If not, which cheap video card can I buy so I can get GW to work? Thanks.

Zyeox · Apr 28, 2005, 09:24 PM // 21:24

I would defentily get a new video card. Sorry to bust your bubble but the cheaper the card is the more crappy it is. You can get a half decent card for around 100 dollars. Make sure the video card is DX9 compatiable and has 128mb of memory or higher.

Bgnome · Apr 28, 2005, 09:24 PM // 21:24

your graphics card falls below the minimum requirements. we need to know the rest of your pc specs in order to help you.

Scott2k5 · Apr 28, 2005, 09:26 PM // 21:26

2.4 Ghz
512 Ram

Bgnome · Apr 28, 2005, 09:41 PM // 21:41

you need to be a bit more specific. you can get a radeon 9200 or something along those lines for $50ish which will allow you to meet the recommended requirements. although if you do not have an AGP slot or a PCI express slot, your options are fairly limited..

cleric · Apr 28, 2005, 09:44 PM // 21:44

would the old gForce 4 ti 4400 work it might be hard to find in PCI but as far as i knwo thats the last card in PCI production

Zyeox · Apr 28, 2005, 11:22 PM // 23:22

They make some cards via the isa slot but those are rather slow too.

Virtuoso · Apr 28, 2005, 11:27 PM // 23:27

I believe the card you mentioned is a PCI card and not a ISA or AGP card. Your best bet would then be a 9200 PCI version, as Bgnome said above. It shouldn't be too expensive, probably about $70 but make sure you get the PCI version and NOT the AGP version unless you find out that your computer does infact have an AGP port.

-Virt

beanerman_99 · Apr 29, 2005, 12:24 AM // 00:24

If my comp has AGP 4X, can I buy a card that says AGP 4X/8X? Or could I buy the new PCI Express?

I have a Dell, 1.7ghz, 512 RAM. My current card is el peico crapo 16mb ATI RAGE 128 ultra. i dont own Guild Wars yet but will when I fugure out what card to buy

Zyeox · Apr 29, 2005, 12:41 AM // 00:41

To be honest the new pci express is gonna do nothing for your cpu unless ur motherboard can handle pci express and even if it does it wont do all that much. I say stick to the agp port as it will save u money and buy at least a card with 128mb of ram and it is DX9 compatiable as it will run the game just fine. But u may need to upgrad your cpu but u really dont need to do all that right at the start. First thing is first buy a new video card.

cleric · Apr 29, 2005, 12:45 AM // 00:45

odds are it will not support PCIe

if the card says 8/4 x agp itwill work with a 4x agp set

Zyeox · Apr 29, 2005, 12:48 AM // 00:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by cleric

odds are it will not support PCIe

if the card says 8/4 x agp itwill work with a 4x agp set

Yea even if u get a PCIe card I heard u really dont see a difference in the games of today yet cause they dont use that kind of technology. I read that somewhere but no too sure about that.

Mister Morissey · Apr 29, 2005, 01:14 AM // 01:14

I think my Video card is:
Legacy Video Capture Devices, and I created a character, and while logging on it crashed and i can't get past that part. I own world of warcraft, this should run fine, i don't know what is wrong.

I have:
Dell Dimension 2400
Pentium IV 2.66 Ghz
640 Mb of Ram

Anyone know the problem? I know my video card sucks.

Mister Morissey · Apr 29, 2005, 01:30 AM // 01:30

bump please

Discord · Apr 29, 2005, 04:34 AM // 04:34

Check for cheap video cards that are DX9 compatible and at least 128MB VRAM. I suggest TigerDirect.com. They usually have a lot of decent cards for rock-bottom prices.

Scott2k5 · Apr 29, 2005, 01:06 PM // 13:06

Will I be able to play GW with this memory card?

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...4&newdeptid=18

Remember the price is CDN so it's inflated.

Bgnome · Apr 29, 2005, 01:33 PM // 13:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister Morissey

I think my Video card is:
Legacy Video Capture Devices, and I created a character, and while logging on it crashed and i can't get past that part. I own world of warcraft, this should run fine, i don't know what is wrong.

I have:
Dell Dimension 2400
Pentium IV 2.66 Ghz
640 Mb of Ram

Anyone know the problem? I know my video card sucks.

you will likely not have an AGP slot, as i am using a Dell 2400 here at work as well. i would suggest you buy the best PCI card you can find for less than $100 as long as you keep in mind that you will not see anywhere near the performance of an AGP card. i got a GFX 5700LE and it runs decently. i would recommend a radeon 9200 or higher, as others have suggested.

btw folks, dont bump your posts or cross post.. lest yee seek my wrath..

Mister Morissey · Apr 29, 2005, 05:02 PM // 17:02

Sorry, and thanks for the information. I will need to scrounge up some money and try and get a 9800.

Harlas Kije · Apr 29, 2005, 05:12 PM // 17:12

I got the ATI 9250. It was one of the few I could find on short notice that was both PCI and 256mb. Around 100 dollars USD. I out it in my HP--the only suggestrion is if you have an integrated vc like I do--the instructiosn said to delete the drivers but my PC kept finding it and installing the drivers which locked it up. So I jsut disabled it and it has run fine.

ON a sidenote--does anyone know how to delete the integrated video drivers AND prevent my PC from seeing it and auto installing it?