Kinda Funny...

Discussion in 'Gaming' started by Clash, Dec 31, 2007.

  1. Dec 31, 2007 at 6:55 PM #1
    Clash

    Clash The Go-To Guy

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    ok, so I got the Acer Aspire...nice computer...BUT...I can not play games on it. The graphics card is really lame and doesn't support ANYTHING. I tried to load Sim City 2000 on it, and it freaked out. Need for Speed 3...nope...the Sims loaded, but i got an error about CPU usage. Is my computer REALLY this crappy? or am I doing something wrong...(yes, ive tried more games, all of which met min. requirements.) but nothing will run. (except the windows games)

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    Operating System: Windows Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6000) (6000.vista_gdr.071009-1548)
    Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
    System Manufacturer: Acer
    System Model: Aspire 5610Z
    BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBLP
    Processor: Genuine Intel® CPU T2080 @ 1.73GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.7GHz
    Memory: 2038MB RAM
    Page File: 1856MB used, 2436MB available
    Windows Dir: C:\Windows
    DirectX Version: DirectX 10
    DX Setup Parameters: Not found
    DxDiag Version: 6.00.6000.16386 32bit Unicode

    Card name: Mobile Intel® 945 Express Chipset Family
    Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
    Chip type: Intel® GMA 950
    DAC type: Internal
    Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBSYS_00901025&REV_03
    Display Memory: 224 MB
    Dedicated Memory: 0 MB
    Shared Memory: 224 MB
    Current Mode: 1280 x 800 (32 bit) (60Hz)
    Monitor: Generic PnP Monitor
    Driver Name: igdumd32.dll
    Driver Version: 7.14.0010.1322 (English)
    DDI Version: 9Ex
    Driver Attributes: Final Retail
    Driver Date/Size: 8/24/2007 19:39:54, 2494464 bytes
    WHQL Logo'd: Yes
    DDraw Status: Enabled
    D3D Status: Enabled
    AGP Status: Enabled
     
  2. Dec 31, 2007 at 8:29 PM #2
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    That sounds like more of a fault than a mere lack of power. Even integrated graphics should run the Sim's and Need for Speed perfectly fine.
     
  3. Dec 31, 2007 at 8:33 PM #3
    Cast

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    its vista and DX10.... pick up like halo or anyother vista supported game and see if it works.
     
  4. Dec 31, 2007 at 9:58 PM #4
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    yea, 2 gb or ram and that processor... My old laptop ran americas army on low with 512 ram and a ----ty pentium m or something.

    Its probably because of vista + dx10.
     
  5. Dec 31, 2007 at 11:42 PM #5
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    you should seriously consider upgrading to XP
     
  6. Jan 1, 2008 at 12:12 AM #6
    Clash

    Clash The Go-To Guy

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    oh, i am...lol

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    I tried Halo, and AOE3
     
  7. Jan 1, 2008 at 12:22 AM #7
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  8. Jan 1, 2008 at 12:54 AM #8
    Clash

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    not many games for that either.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2008 at 1:35 AM #9
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    Its either Vista or Graphics card, Why not fix both! Spend a couple hundred on 8800 GTS NVidea and get Windows 96!
     
  10. Jan 1, 2008 at 3:15 AM #10
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    Erm, 8800GTS' are a total waste of money atm, and "windows 96"?
     
  11. Jan 2, 2008 at 2:31 AM #11
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    I agree. There are quite a lot of nice games that you can play on linux. There is a gamers section on ubuntuforums.org if you are interested.
     

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