Hi srjsrj ,

Request you to follow any of these two steps depending on the type of video card the desktop has-

If the computer has an Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 then it supports Open GL1.4 so if the game is compatible to this version you can use the below link-

www.dell.com/.../optiplex-gx620

But if the computer has an ATI Radeon X600 SE - 128MB then it supports Open GL 2.0 so if the game is compatible to this version you can use the below link-

www.dell.com/.../optiplex-gx620

Please write back to us with the results.

Hi srj,

Can you tell me the form factor of your GX620 and what video adapter you are trying to use to run Minecraft?

There is a known issue trying to run Minecraft with certain video cards for which Microsoft has provided a updated video drivers. You can watch a video of how to run this update here.

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thanks for getting back to me.

neither option worked - the first installed, but minecraft still didn't work

the second wouldn't install as it said i didn't ahve the right hardware

if you have any further suggestions i'd appreciate any help!  :)

thanks

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it's a small form factor computer

the display adapter is 82945g express chipset family...   is that what you mean?  sorry if it's not -  i don't know much about drivers etc

thanks for replying

Intel 945 Graphics is not a real GPU.

Minecraft Says needs a Radeon 5450.

HOWEVER in the SFF the slot is so narrow that this card may not fit if the hard drive bay is installed.

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thanks for your reply...   i did think about getting a graphics card, but it's an ultra small form factor and has no explansion slots so this isn't possible...   though whether i'd have the skills to hacksaw/dremel and tape one in is questionable - but i  like this idea anyway!!  :)

thanks for taking the time to reply.

Sorry about that. The reality is that the kids usually end up with the best computer and we adults get to use the old stuff.

My Local Microcenter and other Stores like Amazon and Pretro have GX620 towers anywhere from $99 to $160.

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A radeon 5450 card is in the $50 or less range.

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3 new from $34.99

Thanks for that.

i think maybe i will look around for a better computer - this was a gift and i was hoping the kids would use it so i could have my laptop back,  whihc i am still hoping for - so think will have a look around for a cheap desktop where i can fit a graphics card if needs be.

thanks to everyone for all your suggestions - much appreciated.  :)

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