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passionsfan79 · 08-20-2004, 01:27 PM

Does anyone know what this means? it whats pop ups when i wanna play my madden 2004 game which i cant because i dont have the direct 3d hardware

ThirteenInchEscape · 08-20-2004, 01:34 PM

it most likely means you need a better graphics card

passionsfan79 · 08-20-2004, 01:37 PM

do u know where i get that?

ThirteenInchEscape · 08-20-2004, 01:42 PM

if you dont know what it is, you are most likely going to need someone to install it for you.

You can get one at tigerdirect.com or any computer store though

edit: but before you do anything go to windowsupdate.com and download critical updates and drivers

Blair_Warner02 · 08-20-2004, 04:19 PM

I got a Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Graphics card at Amazon.com for a little over $100.00 it came with the exact game you are trying to play so this card will work with that game. I installed it myself but if your not technical enough you can have someone else do it for you.

Check out this game advisor and it will compare your computer to the miniumum specs for games and show you where your computer is in comparison to a minimum computer. it's a nice thing to have before you buy games because it will tell you if your computer will play them.

Windows XP Game Advisor
http://ccon.futuremark.com/gameadvis...ce/advisor.jsp

I am Roboto · 08-20-2004, 06:14 PM

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Originally posted by fullhousefever
do u know where i get that?

Before you just go out and buy one, you should find out what expansion bus your computer has. Most modern systems have AGP, which is far preferred, however, if you are having problems with Direct3D, it is possible you have PCI graphics, and that may be your only option. Check before you buy- the two are not interoperable.

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Blair_Warner02 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 11, 2002 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 270	I got a Nvidia GeForce FX 5200 Graphics card at Amazon.com for a little over $100.00 it came with the exact game you are trying to play so this card will work with that game. I installed it myself but if your not technical enough you can have someone else do it for you. Check out this game advisor and it will compare your computer to the miniumum specs for games and show you where your computer is in comparison to a minimum computer. it's a nice thing to have before you buy games because it will tell you if your computer will play them. Windows XP Game Advisor http://ccon.futuremark.com/gameadvis...ce/advisor.jsp
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08-20-2004, 01:37 PM	#3
passionsfan79 Proud to be Sara fan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 13, 2002 Location: MN Posts: 2,265	do u know where i get that?

08-20-2004, 01:42 PM	#4
ThirteenInchEscape Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 21, 2004 Location: Palouse, Washington Posts: 1,218	if you dont know what it is, you are most likely going to need someone to install it for you. You can get one at tigerdirect.com or any computer store though edit: but before you do anything go to windowsupdate.com and download critical updates and drivers