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March 19th, 2004 03:00
Need NVIDIA graphics chip...
Yes, I bought Final Fantasy XI. With a newer computer, I figured I was safe. Well, it turns out I'm not. I cannot get it to run due to some TnL error...which I looked up, and to my absolute horror found that I needed to purchase a graphics card to get the stupid thing to run (as if I didn't shell out enough money for this game). Does anyone....ANYONE know what version of this graphics card I need to get so I don't end up wasting the money I've spent for online registration any further than I already have?
And also, where can I purchase one? Do I need someone to install it for me (if it requires more than sticking a CD in the CD-rom, then the answer to that would be "yes")?
Here is some system info if it helps any (I swiped it directly from my PlayOnline Viewer Config window):
=============================== System =================================
CPU = Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.40GHz
CPU Speed = 2467 MHz
No. of CPUs = 1
OS = Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Ver 5.01.2600
Version of DirectX = DirectX 9.0
Main Memory = Capacity: 254MB : Free Space: 81MB
Drive [C:\] = Local Disk Free Space: 20.68 GB (Capacity: 38.25 GB )
Graphics Card = Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
Type of Chip = Unknown Video Chip
Video Driver = ialmrnt5.dll
Version = 6.13.10.3510
Updated = 04/15/2003 11:40 AM
VendorId = 0x8086
DeviceId = 0x2562
SubSysId = 0x1601028
Revision = 1
WHQLLevel = Signed(Date:Unknown)
VRAM = 64.0MB
AvailableVidMem = 6.0MB
AvailableTextureMem = 51.0MB
Sound Card = SoundMAX Digital Audio
Sound Driver = smwdm.sys
Version = 5.12.01.3555
Updated = 02/28/2003 10:17 AM
Network Card = Broadcom 440x 10/100 Integrated Controller
Network Driver = bcm4sbxp.sys
Version = 3.60.0.0
Updated = 05/23/2003 01:58 PM
Motherboard = 0C2425
Manufacturer = Dell Computer Corp.
Version = A01
Serial Number = ..CN137403B80077.


Jason98036
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March 19th, 2004 03:00
shouldvebeenyun
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March 19th, 2004 03:00
shouldvebeenyun
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March 19th, 2004 04:00
Oh, lord...
Forget it. I will just buy the FFXI PS2 that comes out, like, next week. It will probably save me time and money. The things I do for Final Fantasy, I tell you.
Thanks, anyway.
masteryoda
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March 19th, 2004 04:00
2400 is limited to PCI cards !!
the probelm you have is that you have an onboard video controller!! so you have to get a PCI vid card since 2400 doesnt have an AGP slot!! :(
you can search for radeon 9100PCI but the graphics will still be choppy. if you just bought the 2400 i suggest you to return it or call dell to upgrade your mobo to a 4600 mobo which has an AGP slot!!
masteryoda
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March 19th, 2004 04:00
yea get ff for ps2. thats much better than getting it for your 2400