Graphic adapter help DirectX 9.0c

http://www.techspot.com/vb/showthread.php?p=338488#post338488

Like everyone else, it seems, I keep getting the pesky DirectX 9.0c notice whenever I try and play Sims 2. The odd thing is that I had played it on this computer before (about a year ago) with no complications.

Sorry if I'm not giving the right specs that you need... I'm not very good with the more technical parts of computers. xD

Intel Celeron-S, 1400 MHz with Windows XP Home Edition
Intel(R) 82810E Graphics Controller

Also, since luvhuffer had MurtonFan post the info under PCI/AGP Video in EVEREST, I figure I might as well add mine in case it's needed - it's Intel i752.

Thanks!

you will need to download the latest drivers for your motherboard and graphics card/adaptor and have the latest patches for your game. It is a common problem with intel graphic adaptors (they do not natively support 3d as good as proper video cards)

Okay, I installed the Sims 2 patch and it's still not working. I wasn't quite sure what to look up for the motherboard/graphics card... so far I've been unable to find drivers for Intel i752 for WinXP, nor can I find drivers for the Intel 82810E Graphics Controller.

If anyone could help, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks!

I have tried everything that you have been telling I have the right video card and even got a new one but I keep on getting that stupid error button.

Asoenix
http://www.intel.com/support/graphics/intel915g/sb/CS-016497.htm

what video card are you using saneinsanity? Please provide more info.

How can I find out the name. I went to best buy and ask one of the guys on the geek squad. it was the one that was ask as a requirement on the sims 2 case. Please help me I just got sims 2 pets it worked fine intill my sister reboted the system now it gives me that directx 9.0 error. the old sims work but this wont.

The sims 2 cant run oon 96mb of ram, 256mb is the min. I rn my sims on 1 gb of ram and it works fine.

sims 1. and now it gives me some error about directx 9.0. this happened once before and i had to change the target to -w and the color to 16 bit. later me and my dad got a new graphic card it works really well until my sister reset the computer now it wont work. I am very confused.

download EVEREST Home post a report on your PC specs.

I'm having the same problem. I get the "Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter..........." Error message, and I have the Direct X 9.0c installed. All I've managed to gathe from searching for answers is that I may not have the correct graphics card. Which doesn't help, because I have no idea what that is anyways.

But I did what the earlier post said:

"To find out which graphics adapter you have, please perform the following:
1. Click the start menu
2. Click run
3. Type dxdiag, and click Ok
4. From the Display tab, you should be able to locate the name of the adapter"

and I'm currently on the Display tab and cannot find where it says anything about an adapter.
The page looks as follows:



Please Help.

You can contact me atemail removed.

here you go:

Intel graphics adapters don't go well with playing games. Go a few posts above and click on the link that i posted on Intel to find out more info.

The main component that the game is trying to find is the 3D component of DirectX, and with an onboard chip like that, unless its updated and such it (and even then) some don't even support 3D anyways. Although some games do offer workarounds eg: sims 2 in windowed mode etc.

You have two options, live with the intel and find the fixit for it or get a proper dedicated video card...

Thanks for your help. I found out yesterday from a friend that I needed a video card. But do you have any ideas on where I can get one and approx. how much it will cost?
Because if it costs too much, I'd rather just get rid of the game.
Also, my family and I were planning on purchasing a new computer around income tax refund time Do you know if newer computers come with the dedicated video card you're talking about, or can they only be purchased separately and put on your computer?

help

The story went like this:

Before, I was able to play the Sims 2.. I upgraded my Windows XP version to Windows XP SP2. When I opened the Sims 2 it says that I have no compatible DirectX9.0c graphics adapter. I downloaded EVEREST HOME Edition.. It says I have a Display adapter - VIA/S3 Unichrome Pro and also a 3D accelerator.

The problem I think is my system cannot detect my DISPLAY DRIVER.. In dxdiag, it says I'm using the generic video driver. It says my main driver is: vga.dll.. Anyone who can help me? I think it cannot detect video driver and disabled the graphics controller. How can I enable the graphics controller?

anyone, please mail me I would greatly appreciate it!email removed

Well purchasing a dedicated video card would be beneficial to your PC anyhow.. it takes a great deal of stress off the CPU and other resources by lifting the need to manage the onboard video adapter..

They aren't that terribly expensive.. it just depends on how much you are willing to spend, how much quality (visually) you want and what type of games you want to play. But do note, sometimes the current PSU you have on your system may be too weak to support it and needs an upgrade too..

If you plan to keep that PC a while longer and be able to put the new windows vista on it then go for something medium range or high end..

If you are in the US then have a look at shops like www.newegg.com and see what they have..

::Some new PCs have a dedicated video card, and some don't. You basically have to look at the specs of it if its an OEM/prebuild pc like HP for example. Its better to build the new PC yourself if you're up to it. Not only that you can get it cheaper and get better parts to it etc you learn a bit from the whole experience..

benj.sinsiter: silly question, but did you download the updated drivers for your and directx 9.0C for your via/s3 video card? Everest should provide you with a link to a site that you can get the drivers from?

yep.. I downloaded new drivers but it really can't detect the display adapter. In Everest, it says in chipset under motherboard that:

Graphics Controller Type: Via/S3 Unichrome Pro
Graphics COntroller Status: DISABLED..

how can I enable that thing?

i'm not too familiar with the VIA brand of integrated graphics.. but being integrated, it could be a BIOS option you may need to alter (just going off a guess here). Maybe the switch to SP2 possibly screwed up something, so check windows site/updates or VIA's site/updates to see if there's a fix..

Hi, I recently downloaded the sims2, but unfortunately I wasn't able to run the game, it says that I have to get a directX9.0c compatible graphics adapters. What is the advisable driver for my pc? I have a
S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
Chip Type: S3 P4M266
DAC Type: S3 SDAC
Total Memory: 32 MB
Display Mode: 800 x 600 (32bit)(75Hz).

Thanks..
bryanna0808

Is it a pci, pci-express, or agp card or intergrated onto the motherboard and for direct x 9c go to www.microsoft.com