nvidia riva tnt2 model 64 HELP with NEW game!!

[shaniarll]

Hi there, i am a new member here and have joined becus i have a problem and i have no clue what to do - so please if you can help me i will really appreciate it.
Basically i have bought that new game: singles flirt up your life but i keep getting an error message saying my graphic card is oudated and that i should upgrade!
So i went to the nvidia site and downloaded one of the drivers (i didnt really know what i was doing), but it didnt work, so i went back to my normal one :O( and i still get the error message and the game refuses to co-operate.
Please help i have no idea what to do and i dont know which is the latest version. My operating system is ME.

Please help meeeeeeeeeeeeeee :angel2:

[saturnotaku]

i keep getting an error message saying my graphic card is oudated and that i should upgrade!

That's probably right. Your card is bordering on 6 years old, an eternity in this market. You can spend $40-50 and purchase a used GeForce3. For about $100-125 you can purchase a GeForce FX 5700. Either of those cards should be adequate to play whatever game you're trying to run.

Incidentally what are your other system specs? CPU, RAM, etc.

[shaniarll]

Heyy - thanx for the reply !!

Where do i look to find my other specs? And how do i install another graphics card? Would i have to physically stick it in??

I really do not know much about these kinda thins :retard:

Thanx xxx

[GamerGuyX]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME! This guys the definition of n00b!!!

[ChrisRay]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME! This guys the definition of n00b!!!

Then Help him.

Dont make fun of him.

Sir, Do a search for DXdiag and load it.

Should allow you to save results to .txt file. Then Copy and Paste them here.

All we need is the first part,

should give us information about your system.


It should look something like this.


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System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 4/26/2004, 17:30:01
Machine name: Y1V5G9
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) (2600.xpclient.010817-1148)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: ASUSTeK Computer INC.
System Model: A7N8X2.0
BIOS: Ver 1.65
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) , MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
Memory: 512MB RAM
Page File: 128MB used, 1121MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.0001.0902 32bit Unicode

------------
DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: The file tbcwdm.sys is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce FX 5900
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce FX 5900
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0331&SUBSYS_2972107D&REV_A1
Display Memory: 128.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (85Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.5672 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 4274560 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 3/24/2004 10:04:00, 1895648 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4071-11CF-E565-780900C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0331
SubSys ID: 0x2972107D
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Revision ID: 0x00A1
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_A ModeMPEG2_B ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D ModeWMV9_B ModeWMV9_A
Deinterlace Caps: {212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,UYVY) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x32315659) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{212DC722-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,2) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{212DC723-3235-44A4-BD29-E1652BBCC71C}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,1) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_MedianFiltering
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

-------------
Sound Devices
-------------
Description: Santa Cruz(tm)
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: TURTLE_BEACH\SANTA_CRUZ_WDM_INTERFACE
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: tbcwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.4193 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: No
Date and Size: 6/23/2003 12:15:14, 554304 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Voyetra Turtle Beach
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 48000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 96, 95
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 96, 95
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: Yes
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): Yes
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: Santa Cruz(tm)
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: tbcwdm.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.4193 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 6/23/2003 12:15:14, 554304 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

-----------
DirectMusic
-----------
DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\gm.dls
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: Enabled
Ports: Santa Cruz DLS Synth, Hardware (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, External, Default Port
Santa Cruz(tm), Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Santa Cruz DLS Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Santa Cruz External MIDI [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Santa Cruz External MIDI [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

-------------------
DirectInput Devices
-------------------
Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Cyborg Force Rumble Pad
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x06A3, 0xFF0C
FF Driver: C:\WINDOWS\System32\immpid.dll
FF Driver Date: 6/10/2002 14:01:32
FF Driver Version: 2.06.0004.0000
FF Driver Size: 110592 bytes

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

[shaniarll]

Thank you Chris Ray i will do that Asap.

And as for the other guy - mr HELPLESSLY BORING - mate i have a life hunny and i aint a f**king guy, unlike you whos whole life is probably spend wanking and with your face in a monitor - so try and get out more sweety :kill:

ciau

[shaniarll]

Hiya Chris Ray

Here is the information for my pc:
------------------
System Information
------------------
Time of this report: 4/27/2004, 22:21:23
Machine name: OEMComputer
Operating System: Windows Me (4.90, Build 3000)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Advent_2ndDiff
System Model: n/a
BIOS: Award
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) Processor, MMX, 3DNow, ~1.3GHz
Memory: 128MB RAM
Page File: 148MB used, 1771MB available
Windows Dir: C:\WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0b (4.09.0000.0902)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 4.09.0000.0902 32bit

------------
DxDiag Notes
------------
DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: The file nvdisp.drv is not digitally signed, which means that it has not been tested by Microsoft's Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL). You may be able to get a WHQL logo'd driver from the hardware manufacturer. DirectDraw test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 7 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 8 test results: All tests were successful. Direct3D 9 test results: All tests were successful.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Sound Tab 3: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

--------------------
DirectX Debug Levels
--------------------
Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

---------------
Display Devices
---------------
Card name: NVIDIA RIVA TNT2 Model 64
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type:
DAC type:
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_002D&SUBSYS_00000000&REV_15\280800
Display Memory: 31.5 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (16 bit)(default refresh rate)
Monitor: SONY HMD-A220
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: nvdisp.drv
Driver Version: 4.12.0001.0390 (English)
DDI Version: 7
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/21/2003 23:54:50, 67392 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: No
WHQL Date Stamp: None
VDD: *vdd
Mini VDD: nvmini.vxd
Mini VDD Date: , 0 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-436D-11CF-3662-0120B6C2C935}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x002D
SubSys ID: 0x00000000
Revision ID: 0x0015
Revision ID: 0x0015
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D7 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D8 Test Result: All tests were successful.
D3D9 Test Result: All tests were successful.

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Sound Devices
-------------
Description: SB PCI
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: PCI\VEN_1274&DEV_5880&SUBSYS_20001274&REV_02\BUS_00&DEV_0E&FUNC_00
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: sbpci.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.5017 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 10/22/2002 15:45:42, 668160 bytes
Other Files: sbpci.sys
Driver Provider: Creative Technology Ltd.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 96000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 64, 63
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 64, 63
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

Description: Game Compatible Device (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: MODEMWAVE\HALFDUPLEXVOICEWAVEDEVICE\WDM_MODEM&LUCENT_WDM_DSVD&WDMMDM0
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 89
Type: Emulated
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
WHQL Logo'd:
Date and Size:
Other Files: serwave.vxd
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

Description: Voice Modem Wave #00 Line (emulated)
Default Sound Playback: No
Default Voice Playback: No
Hardware ID: MODEMWAVE\HALFDUPLEXVOICEWAVEDEVICE\WDM_MODEM&LUCENT_WDM_DSVD&WDMMDM0
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 81
Type: Emulated
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
WHQL Logo'd:
Date and Size:
Other Files: serwave.vxd
Driver Provider: Microsoft
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0x0
Min/Max Sample Rate: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 0, 0
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 0, 0
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: No, No
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: No, No
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

---------------------
Sound Capture Devices
---------------------
Description: SB PCI
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: sbpci.sys
Driver Version: 5.12.0001.5017 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 10/22/2002 15:45:42, 668160 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

Description: Game Compatible Device (emulated)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
Date and Size:
Cap Flags: 0x0
Format Flags: 0x0

Description: Voice Modem Wave #00 Line (emulated)
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name:
Driver Version:
Driver Attributes:
Date and Size:
Cap Flags: 0x20
Format Flags: 0x0

-----------
DirectMusic
-----------
DLS Path: C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\gm.dls
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
SB PCI, Software (Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal
MIDI Mapper, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB PCI Synthesizer, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
SB PCI External MIDI, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, External
SB PCI External MIDI, Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Input, No DLS, External
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
-------------------
Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: Yes
Registry: OK

[5150 Joker]

I bet I know what the problem is - the game probably uses T&L or something and her TNT isn't cutting it. I believe people who bought BF1942 had the same issue and had to upgrade to run the game. So really, just go out and buy a new card. Oh and wow 128 MB memory! You should look into getting at least 512 MB.

[stncttr908]

Welcome to the forum. I hope that we (aside from GamingLord, don't let him give you an opinion of a majority of nV News members) can offer you the help you need. Looking at the game you mentioned, you'd be well off getting either a used Geforce 3 or Geforce 4 ti (not a Geforce 4 MX) on eBay. If online auctions aren't your thing, you can try and find a Geforce FX 5700 or perhaps an ATI Radeon 9600 Pro. Aside from that I have a few questions.

1. Is this a name brand PC? By that I mean Dell, Compaq, HP, etc.
2. If the first question is a yes, what's the model number? (I ask because it's possible this is a PCI video card)
3. What types of games do you normally play?

With answers to those questions we can really give you more help. Also I'd recommend investing in more memory. At least I'd get another 128MB stick of PC2100 DDR memory. That can be had for < $40 at most retailers.

EDIT: Looking at your DXDiag results, this is a PCI video card. If that's the case it's doubtful you have an AGP slot which is required for a card worth buying these days. The best you can do is go for a Geforce FX 5200 PCI card.

[BigE4u]

One thing to ALWAYS remember... look at the sytem requirements on the package, wether it be a game or regular program. If your system doesn't even come remotely close, don't even consider buying it because you can't return it after its been opened. Those TnT2 Riva 64 cards were good in its day, the best you can get away with is playing the old DOS based games... Doom, DukeNukem, Quake, Hexen, Heretic, etc. and possibly a few SWF games on the net.

[ragejg]

You'll probably be able to get $15-20 for the TNT, and you could get a GF3 (from me, even!! I have a GF3 I'd be willing to part with for $35!)...

Yes, you'd have to physically pull teh old one out and put the new one in...

Here's what a gfx card looks like, just in case you haven't really seen one before...

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/attachment.php?attachmentid=2317

Your system is dang near adequate for semi-serious gaming... If it were to have at least a GF3/Radeon8500 class card...

I must recommend that you do however purchase AT LEAST 256mb of memory for that system... Windows XP is very memory hungry, and seems to get more so with every service pack ;)... A 256mb chip could be had for around $35-40...

But with 512mb of RAM, and maybe a GF4 ti4200 (a step up from a GF3... remember, never ever buy anything "MX"), you would be perfectly balancing out your PC... Your rig's specs are pretty powerful still... don't let anyone tell you otherwise... (I said "pretty powerful", folks... I know there's some CPU dependant games out there that may not like a 1.33, but theres enough GPU dependant games out right now that still can deal with a cpu of that speed PROVIDED IT IS EFFICIENT ENOUGH... :p /me pokes a stick @ a P4 1.3 :p

Hope this helps a little.

Welcome to nvnews! :)

[stncttr908]

Rage, I don't think a GF3 or 8500 (AGP anyway) would work, considering this.

AGP Status: Not AvailableIf AGP were available in this computer, I think they'd have one in there instead of a PCI. Of course I might be interpreting this wrong. For her sake, I hope I am.

If it turns out that she does have AGP available then I'm all for your recommendations. She's running Windows ME by the way, but more memory would still be worth it.

[ragejg]

AAugh!! dang me... :p

Ok, so then I must recommend a Radeon 9100 PCI, which is in pretty much all situations, teh fastest PCI graphics card available... some can be had for fairly low prices (I think around $55-65), and if you get the 128 bit memory bus verison, you're getting you're money's worth... If you get the 64 bit model, you're basically paying the same price but getting only 2/3 the performance... Mind you, you gotta scatch bte kick and claw for every frame with a PCI card, so it's good in this situation to get the "best of" when looking for one...

And have you given thought to upgrading to Windows XP? Now (or soon, or something? :p) would be a good time... :)

[SuLinUX]

The simple fact is that your TNT card dont support hardware T&L(transform&lighting) which can increase perfomance dramaticly. The Geforce2 Line used T&L so without it new games will be almost impossible to play or be very slow.

If you not a hardcore gamer then pickup a Geforce4 MX as they are very cheap and will do that job at lower settings.

[XanderF]

Hmmm....yeah.

Windows ME is....a little dated. And definately undesirable - Win98SE was a better performing OS, and it predated it.

128mb of ram is...well, not enough.

Athlon (not XP!) at 1.3ghz...a little slow.

Soundblaster PCI without EAX 2!? My, that's an old card...

Seriously, you are looking at a pretty substantial set of upgrades, here. MININUM, to get this game working, you'll need to upgrade your ram and your video card - as noted, the Radeon 9100 PCI is probably your best bet. Here is a link (http://www.shentech.com/vixt91ra91pr3.html) to the best deal on this card I could find.

You're kinda on your own with the ram, because I don't know what your system takes.

Seriously, though? Might want to look at a whole new PC - especially if you plan on playing any other games released this year. If you really wanted to do some research on PCs and get knowledgeable about the hardware, you could probably piecemeal upgrade your current system throughout the year at a substantial cost savings, and get a faster-than-store-bought system in the end, anyway....but it's a hobby and a half!

If you wanted to consider a simple, 'off-the-shelf' upgrade....be aware you will be paying more and getting less than a do-it-yourself solution, but...

This guy at Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1076627909521&skuId=6341372&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01172) isn't a bad buy. Maybe you could sell your current system for a few hundred bucks to a family member, or give it to your kids (or nieces/nephews, whatever) or something.

[stncttr908]

Now that I look at some screenshots, I'm not quite sure that your current system, upgraded or not, is going to be able to handle this game. Since the game is only available in the UK at this time, I'm going to assume that's where you are as well. With that, it's going to be more difficult for us to point you in the direction of some retailers that offer a card suitable for your system. Perhaps vamp or another Englander can help you there.

[CaptNKILL]

Hmmm....yeah.

Windows ME is....a little dated. And definately undesirable - Win98SE was a better performing OS, and it predated it.

128mb of ram is...well, not enough.

Athlon (not XP!) at 1.3ghz...a little slow.

Soundblaster PCI without EAX 2!? My, that's an old card...

Seriously, you are looking at a pretty substantial set of upgrades, here. MININUM, to get this game working, you'll need to upgrade your ram and your video card - as noted, the Radeon 9100 PCI is probably your best bet. Here is a link (http://www.shentech.com/vixt91ra91pr3.html) to the best deal on this card I could find.

You're kinda on your own with the ram, because I don't know what your system takes.

Seriously, though? Might want to look at a whole new PC - especially if you plan on playing any other games released this year. If you really wanted to do some research on PCs and get knowledgeable about the hardware, you could probably piecemeal upgrade your current system throughout the year at a substantial cost savings, and get a faster-than-store-bought system in the end, anyway....but it's a hobby and a half!

If you wanted to consider a simple, 'off-the-shelf' upgrade....be aware you will be paying more and getting less than a do-it-yourself solution, but...

This guy at Best Buy (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1076627909521&skuId=6341372&type=product&productCategoryId=cat01172) isn't a bad buy. Maybe you could sell your current system for a few hundred bucks to a family member, or give it to your kids (or nieces/nephews, whatever) or something.

I dont think its that serious... a newer video card is all that system needs. I cant imagine that game being very power hungry in any way.

shaniarll, I personally think that if you want to do this quickly and easily, just go to walmart or a local PC store and ask them about a PCI video card for playing recent games. You wont get the best price, but you wont have to worry about buying from an online store you have never heard of.

Although if you dont mind shopping online heres what I would advise you get (assuming you live in the USA):
A Geforce FX 5200 128Mb (128bit Memory) PCI for $72
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-145-055&depa=1
This isnt a super powerfull card, but it is SIGNIFICANTLY faster than what you have, and it will be sufficient for most games out now should you decide to play any more. And best of all its retail boxed and is at a very reliable store, so you dont have to worry about crappy warranties or broken parts.

Hope this helps :)

[-=DVS=-]

Well everyone else already suggested how to upgrade more or less i would suggest buying new PC for arround 999.95$ you can get new PC eliminateing alot of hassle realy , can even buy it in installments for 30$ a month ;) im sure , just visit one of Big Computer Stores and clerk will help you out .

PS your computer is so old upgrades woun't cure it my personal opinion.

[stncttr908]

I dont think its that serious... a newer video card is all that system needs. I cant imagine that game being very power hungry in any way.It actually is a pretty intense game graphically. I can see why a TNT2 wouldn't be up to par. In fact, the recommended specs list a GF4.

http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpagesscreens/919075.asp

[ChrisRay]

Guys judging by her system. I dont think she's looking for "ultimate" performance. Just Ensuring her games work. And Work well. I think Even a Geforce FX 5200 PCI would probably be enough.

Remember not everyone is interested in Stellar performance. Just a working Computer.



Anywho. Back on Topic. I suggest you pick up a Geforce FX 5200, Radeon 9000, or Radeon 9100 PCI Card, Be sure not to buy an "AGP" card. As from the sounds of it. It wont work in your Computer.

[XanderF]

The system I recommended WASN'T a 'stellar performance' system. You should check out the requirements on the game she is trying to play.

I don't think a plain-Jane Athlon 1.3 ghz with 128mb of ram is going to cut it, I really don't.

[ChrisRay]

The system I recommended WASN'T a 'stellar performance' system. You should check out the requirements on the game she is trying to play.

I don't think a plain-Jane Athlon 1.3 ghz with 128mb of ram is going to cut it, I really don't.



What game was it again? I'm sure she needs a T&L system. And I agree with you that 512 Megs of ram will help. But the card will at least make the game run. Which it wont atm.

[Dazz]

Let go of it man!!....... the TNT2 is useless now most modern games now NEED HARDWARE T&L and some of the newer games need Pixle shaders.

[Gator]

Since we are not sure if an AGP slot actually exists, maybe we could find out. If you open your computer case you will see a few white slots all lined up. Then towards the center of the motherboard you may see a brown slot of equal length to the white ones, but set more back than the white slots. That brown slot would be an AGP slot, which means you can purchase an AGP video card instead of PCI video card. AGP is much faster so if you have the brown slot, definetly buy an AGP video card. I've attached a photo of PCI slots with an AGP slot on the right side. On the left hand side is a very short brown slot, that is NOT AGP, it's something else you don't need.

Some good AGP choices for your PC would be:

Nvidia Geforce FX5700 non-ultra for $125us (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-145-071&depa=1)
ATI Radeon 9600XT for $151us (http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-125-124&depa=1)

And Welcome to NVNews.net :)

[Drumphil]

Basically i have bought that new game: singles flirt up your life but i keep getting an error message saying my graphic card is oudated and that i should upgrade!

yep, n00b alert!!! :D

sorry, couldn't help myself... A sentence like that is irresistable.. Kinda like walking down the street wearing a shirt with a target board printed on it.