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Saphyre
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 02 May 2002
Posts: 43
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| Planning on getting MW today... but a few questions first |
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This is my dads computer and I really dont know what video card he has in the cpu... can anyone tell me how I can find out and any other information for the requirements needed to play MW? What should I do once I get the game?
Thanks for listening to me, and take care.
(PS... I think i have radeon 8500... but will that suffice? Im not sure if thats it but im trying to find out.) |
Sat May 04, 2002 4:03 pm |
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Saphyre
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 02 May 2002
Posts: 43
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 No help from anybody here? Well if anyone can help me with my problem I would greatly appreciate it...please  |
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Sat May 04, 2002 4:29 pm |
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Danicek
The Old One
Joined: 15 Dec 2001
Posts: 5922
Location: Czech Republic |
Video card:
right click on desktop, go to last "I do not know how to call it". There you will se what video card do you have.
If it is Radeon 8500, everything will be fine, very fine. Just install according our recommendations: defragment (or format), etc. |
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Sat May 04, 2002 4:51 pm |
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modi
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you can right click on the my computer icon and go to properties. Select the device manager tab and then click on the + next to display adapters. It should tell you there. |
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Sat May 04, 2002 4:52 pm |
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Saphyre
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 02 May 2002
Posts: 43
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ATI RADEON VE DDR... thats what it says on my settings... dont know if thats good or bad...? Does anyone know?
Oh and thanks by the way... |
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Sat May 04, 2002 4:57 pm |
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Danicek
The Old One
Joined: 15 Dec 2001
Posts: 5922
Location: Czech Republic |
It seems to be not really good. It is probably older generation than 8500 and VE = value edition, it means even weaker that full graphic card of pervious Radeon version.
If you can find papers from your PC, you will get even better informations. |
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Sat May 04, 2002 5:05 pm |
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Saphyre
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 02 May 2002
Posts: 43
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Ahh I see... damn, I wont find the papers for my pc... but I believe my video card works as good as Geforce2 , or does it? If it does i shouldnt have so much of a problem |
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Sat May 04, 2002 5:17 pm |
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Danicek
The Old One
Joined: 15 Dec 2001
Posts: 5922
Location: Czech Republic |
I am not really sure, I think it is somewhere around GForce2 MX, not GTS. If I am right then it means you will be able to play it, but you must striclty follow our advices and you will ofcourse encounter slowdowns and you will not see many effects. |
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Sat May 04, 2002 5:38 pm |
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Saphyre
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 02 May 2002
Posts: 43
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Alright thanks, where may I find these advices? |
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Sat May 04, 2002 5:43 pm |
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Danicek
The Old One
Joined: 15 Dec 2001
Posts: 5922
Location: Czech Republic |
1) uninstall
2) defragment (or format)
3) install again
1 - 3 not necessary if you defragmented your disk not long before MW
4) disable all backgrounds programs (visible)
5) use some utility to disable all invisible background programs (if you are skillful PC user, you can use msconfig.exe, just type msconfig into Run in your Start menu)
6) use remove safe disk hack, it will greatly improve performance
7) turn off realtime shadows (big problem for performance even with highest PCs)
8) set visible distance to half
9) AI distance to half
10) 3D sound off (EAX off)
11) make yourself sure you use newest drivers |
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Sat May 04, 2002 6:03 pm |
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Max Killen
Exalted Potentate
Joined: 04 Dec 2001
Posts: 1112
Location: Why not Minot? |
My video card, under the display adapter states: ASUS V7100Pro V11.01C. The last time I had my computer upgraded, the guy put that card in. I have been able to play every game so far; but as you know, I don't have Morrowind yet (I love living in the boon docks). Have you ever heard of that card? |
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Sat May 04, 2002 6:12 pm |
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Danicek
The Old One
Joined: 15 Dec 2001
Posts: 5922
Location: Czech Republic |
Yes, it is something below GForce2 GTS. It means it is not really good one for MW. |
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Sat May 04, 2002 6:14 pm |
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Sledgehammer
Village Dweller
Joined: 03 May 2002
Posts: 12
Location: Virginia |
Just a thought, I tried Morrowind on my slower work PC, which has a T-bird 950 256MB ram and GF2 GTS and it plays smoothly at 800 x 600 with view at half. No water effects, but still fun! Fun is the object here, isn't it? If you want 100 frames per second, go play Quake 3.
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Sat May 04, 2002 7:20 pm |
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Saphyre
Eager Tradesman
Joined: 02 May 2002
Posts: 43
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Danicek, does it help me in any way of I overclock my video card? And if it does, how do I overclock it? |
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Sat May 04, 2002 7:42 pm |
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Danicek
The Old One
Joined: 15 Dec 2001
Posts: 5922
Location: Czech Republic |
It can help. It will, but not very much.
You can do it with some tools that are for free. You can for example download PowerStrip from here www.entechtaiwan.com.
Then you will have easy access to two sliders (overlocking memory and core).
You should do it in small steps (5 mhz, max. 10 mhz) and try stability everytime.
Also check if you graphic card has fan, if not, buy one. |
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Sat May 04, 2002 7:46 pm |
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