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my video card problem
hi,
i have a intel celeron d and i have been trying to play a game called spore. it says that i need to update my driver, so when i get the update it says i cant use it. i know that it is the right update. if you could help me to get the update then i would be most happy. i have some information from dxdiag. here it is, it should tell you all the info you need.
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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/25/2008, 10:59:49
Machine name: MACROSOFT
Operating System: Windows XP Professional (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 2 (2600.xpsp_sp2_qfe.080814-1242)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Dell Computer Corporation
System Model: Dell DE051
BIOS: Phoenix ROM BIOS PLUS Version 1.10 A01
Processor: Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU 2.53GHz
Memory: 510MB RAM
Page File: 371MB used, 876MB available
Windows Dir: C:\windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: /Silent
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.2180 32bit Unicode
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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.
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DirectX Debug Levels
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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)
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Display Devices
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Card name: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
Manufacturer: Intel Corporation
Chip type: Intel(R) 82865G Graphics Controller
DAC type: Internal
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_2572&SUBSYS_01D51028&REV_02
Display Memory: 96.0 MB
Current Mode: 1024 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor: Plug and Play Monitor
Monitor Max Res: 1600,1200
Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0010.4299 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 4/5/2005 13:38:44, 38014 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: ialmnt5.sys
Mini VDD Date: 4/5/2005 13:46:28, 830684 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B78E66-6632-11CF-5363-DF21A3C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x8086
Device ID: 0x2572
SubSys ID: 0x01D51028
Revision ID: 0x0002
Revision ID: 0x0002
Video Accel:
Deinterlace Caps: n/a
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Not Available
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run
please help me! (ps i have tryed to contact spore and intel. they both point to ask the question here.)
Davet50
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December 27th, 2008 17:00
You can edit out about 95% of your specs please, your graphics is an 82865G series graphics contoller it is obsolete. the latest and greatest drivers even from intel were last put out in 2005 see HERE
Your only option at this juncture would be to go with a dedicated graphics card.
What is your system model?
Ironbob
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December 27th, 2008 23:00
You're trying to run that on what looks like old on-board graphics. Go out and get a good graphics card. Spore is pretty high intensity graphics. You can update drivers forever and it won't matter. You may not like having to buy a card but trust me, as a huge gamer, a dedicated video card is the only way to go. You don't need to break the bank either but don't run out and get the cheapest card you can. The difference between an Nvidia 6 series and 8 series is about $25-$35 but the performance difference is worth it.
shadowelfxx
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December 28th, 2008 14:00
i feel kind of stupid but, how do you find what your system model is?
shadowelfxx
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December 28th, 2008 14:00
hey,
thnx for the help. sorry for all that stuff on the top but i am new to the forms thing and i cant figure out how to get rid of it. (i am sure ill find out eventually)i do have a old xp but i dont know where to buy a graphic card. and even if i did i am not to techy when it comes to installing stuff. i am debating on buying a new computer but i dont have the funds right now. the spore support looked at my card and said that all i needed to do was update the graphics card but i dont think that will work now. do you know how much a good graphics card would be? i can see the difference in totals but i dont know how much the total is. i mainly need some advice on if i should buy a computer or a graphics card.
thanks for responding.:emotion-1:
Ironbob
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January 29th, 2009 22:00
Sorry it took so long but under device manager , under System , you can view the properties which will tell you the system model. All that matters mostly is what CPU you have.
TheRealFireblad
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January 30th, 2009 16:00
Below each of your posts, are various options - one of which is 'Edit'.
When you click 'Edit', it re-opens the post, after which you can delete the offending text :emotion-2: