DirectX 9.0c compatible trouble, please help
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sims 2 and graphics incompatibility
I am having the same incompatibility problem with the sims 2 and the
graphics adapter. The name is "Trident video accelerator 3D image 975", the manufacturer is "Trident micro systems" and the chip type is Trident 3D image 975". I went to the trident website and it was no help. I would appreciate it so much if anyone can help me. I have two daughters that are going crazy wanting to play this game. Thanks for any help.
I am having the same incompatibility problem with the sims 2 and the
graphics adapter. The name is "Trident video accelerator 3D image 975", the manufacturer is "Trident micro systems" and the chip type is Trident 3D image 975". I went to the trident website and it was no help. I would appreciate it so much if anyone can help me. I have two daughters that are going crazy wanting to play this game. Thanks for any help.
sry but the tridant card is from 1997... if u have a new computer im sry but they just gave u an old card that doesnt support directx 9.0c
im sry but if u want to play the sims 2 u will need a new graphics card
and rawr.... im sry but just because u have windows xp doesnt mean u have the graphics card...
please go to the start menu, then run, then type in dxdiag and then type out what it says under the graphics adapter menu
(and im sry but please try to read the older posts bcuz this is like a year old and the last post i made on this was prolly a year ago and i know i wasnt the only one that put up that dxdiag routine...)
"TO SADANDLONELY"
im sry but i do not believe the intel graphics chip is wholly supported by 9.0c which is why u might be running into troubles
im sry but if u want to play the sims 2 u will need a new graphics card
and rawr.... im sry but just because u have windows xp doesnt mean u have the graphics card...
please go to the start menu, then run, then type in dxdiag and then type out what it says under the graphics adapter menu
(and im sry but please try to read the older posts bcuz this is like a year old and the last post i made on this was prolly a year ago and i know i wasnt the only one that put up that dxdiag routine...)
"TO SADANDLONELY"
im sry but i do not believe the intel graphics chip is wholly supported by 9.0c which is why u might be running into troubles
Same thing with me
I tried to download sims 2 on my computer and its says word for word directx 9.0 compatible graphic adapters not located i have no idea what that mean i tried calling the sims help line that was no use,I really would aprecieate it if somone could help me with this frustrating problem...
I tried to download sims 2 on my computer and its says word for word directx 9.0 compatible graphic adapters not located i have no idea what that mean i tried calling the sims help line that was no use,I really would aprecieate it if somone could help me with this frustrating problem...
how did you get your sims 2 to work?I had no problem downloading but when i tried playing something popped up and said no Direct x9.o compatible graphic adapter found I have absolutely NO idea twhat that eans IF their is ANY INformation you have top offer i would be MORE than happy to accept itas i said above i ahve NO idea what a
Direct x9.o compatible graphic adapter is?
Direct x9.o compatible graphic adapter is?
Please Help
I just began to play sims2 but the following error message had occured when i tried to load the game. the problem is that I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH IT! please help me with this problem. Thanks.
Error message: Failed to intialize Direct3D. Please make sure DirectX 9.0c has been installed on this system. The application will now terminate.
I thought that the reason may be the graphics card so here's info about it.
Name: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
Chip Type: Intel (R) 82845G/GL Chip
Main Driver:ialmrnt5.dll
Version:6.13.0001.3307
please help!!!! thanks.
I just began to play sims2 but the following error message had occured when i tried to load the game. the problem is that I DON'T KNOW HOW TO DEAL WITH IT! please help me with this problem. Thanks.
Error message: Failed to intialize Direct3D. Please make sure DirectX 9.0c has been installed on this system. The application will now terminate.
I thought that the reason may be the graphics card so here's info about it.
Name: Intel(R) 82845G Graphics Controller
Chip Type: Intel (R) 82845G/GL Chip
Main Driver:ialmrnt5.dll
Version:6.13.0001.3307
please help!!!! thanks.
Rage_3K_Moiz
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U do not have a standalone graphics card which is likely the source of ur problem. Ur trying to run the game on a motherboard-integrated video card. I'd strongly suggest trying to get a new video card. It would help if u could post ur complete system specs(motherboard name etc) and a budget. Use Everest Home Edition to get ur system specs(google for it).
Hallo,
Same as everyone else,
Attempting to run sims 2, recieving error stating my video card isn't 9.0c compatible.
Specs:
Radeon 9800 XT video card,
AMD 3000+ 2.4ghz processor,
2 sticks of 512 corsair pc3200 memory
120gig HD with enough freespace to install and run the game.
I read most of the posts and attempted everything stated.
I updated my drivers today for the video card, I ran the directx update, today
i downloaded the sims patch and ran that.
i've reinstalled the game a few times, still nothing.
I even ran the self-checker that comes with the game, and it says that I pass all the requirements.
i'm at a stand still and am forced to play the original, sadface
Any ideas?
If you have a few moments to spare over AIM that'd be great, my sn is ebolaza1re
Thanks for your time and consideration,
~Michael Walter
Same as everyone else,
Attempting to run sims 2, recieving error stating my video card isn't 9.0c compatible.
Specs:
Radeon 9800 XT video card,
AMD 3000+ 2.4ghz processor,
2 sticks of 512 corsair pc3200 memory
120gig HD with enough freespace to install and run the game.
I read most of the posts and attempted everything stated.
I updated my drivers today for the video card, I ran the directx update, today
i downloaded the sims patch and ran that.
i've reinstalled the game a few times, still nothing.
I even ran the self-checker that comes with the game, and it says that I pass all the requirements.
i'm at a stand still and am forced to play the original, sadface
Any ideas?
If you have a few moments to spare over AIM that'd be great, my sn is ebolaza1re
Thanks for your time and consideration,
~Michael Walter
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I bought the Sims 2 game and I did the instructions where you put a space and then -w after the quotations in the property area. it worked, but my sims 2 game isn't the best as i would like it to. Is their a graphic card I have to purchase in order to make the graphics run better? In the game it seems like my people look more robotic then lifelike because you can see the pixels in them and they move like robots. Please help me!
I bought the Sims 2 game and I did the instructions where you put a space and then -w after the quotations in the property area. it worked, but my sims 2 game isn't the best as i would like it to. Is their a graphic card I have to purchase in order to make the graphics run better? In the game it seems like my people look more robotic then lifelike because you can see the pixels in them and they move like robots. Please help me!
Rage_3K_Moiz
Posts: 5,403 +43
If ur using an integrated card, then u do have to use a standalone video card for the game to run reasonably well. A Geforce 6600 GT would be best, according to GameSpot's Sims 2 Tech Guide.
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6133243/index.html?type=tech&page=3
Use Everest Home Edition or SIW to post ur computer's specs, such as motherboard name, chipset etc.
http://www.gamespot.com/features/6133243/index.html?type=tech&page=3
Use Everest Home Edition or SIW to post ur computer's specs, such as motherboard name, chipset etc.
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How do I get those things? I have a windows xp if that helps
How do I get those things? I have a windows xp if that helps
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is there a video card i have to buy at an electronic store or something to make it run better?
is there a video card i have to buy at an electronic store or something to make it run better?
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tifc8lraz
Nope, that's why I had to upgrade to a whole new computer! My old computer couldn't accept the new video cards, and only had an Intel 82810E graphics adapter, which is useless. Although, if you have a computer above 2 ghz (which is unlikely for a computer 2 1/2 years old, you could run it, but the graphics would be terrible, and you would have a low frame rate).Hammerhead723 said:
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how do i get to my computer specs?
how do i get to my computer specs?
Help!
so ive read everything and no one seems to have the computer i have lol. sadly...anyway, My husband has tried for 3 hours to make the sims 2 work, and it just doesnt want to seem to work, we've tried everything, directx, a drive that was connected with it and many other solutions and it just wont work! We have an EMachine computer, and its worked with other games, so it cant be that old, and my old computer was an IBM and it played the old sims game *sims 1* and that was a pretty old computer too, is there anyway that someone can help me? im a big sims fan..so you can understand my dissapointment, lol
so ive read everything and no one seems to have the computer i have lol. sadly...anyway, My husband has tried for 3 hours to make the sims 2 work, and it just doesnt want to seem to work, we've tried everything, directx, a drive that was connected with it and many other solutions and it just wont work! We have an EMachine computer, and its worked with other games, so it cant be that old, and my old computer was an IBM and it played the old sims game *sims 1* and that was a pretty old computer too, is there anyway that someone can help me? im a big sims fan..so you can understand my dissapointment, lol
Hi Trisha,
Sims 2 is dramatically different from Sims1 as it's the first "truly" 3D version of the Sims. Sims 1 would work on just about any videocard, whereas Sims 2 requires a more modern, true-3D card with a 3d graphics processor on-board.
Most Emachines or Dell computers do not have the proper kind of videocard. They have some 3d capabilities, but not the extra things more modern 3d games require- mainly Transform and Lighting engine (which is a new kind of 3d chip that calculates shading, lighting and moves points around in 3d for games).
If your EMachines doesn't have a true 3D card (like many EMachines), you'll either need a new computer or have to add a new 3d card. If you know the make/model of your EMachines, we can look it up for you and see: a) what videocard it has, and b) what upgrade options exist cheaply for possibly playing the Sims 2.
Chances are a cheap card that can be easily installed can be added for simply playing Sims 2.
Sims 2 is dramatically different from Sims1 as it's the first "truly" 3D version of the Sims. Sims 1 would work on just about any videocard, whereas Sims 2 requires a more modern, true-3D card with a 3d graphics processor on-board.
Most Emachines or Dell computers do not have the proper kind of videocard. They have some 3d capabilities, but not the extra things more modern 3d games require- mainly Transform and Lighting engine (which is a new kind of 3d chip that calculates shading, lighting and moves points around in 3d for games).
If your EMachines doesn't have a true 3D card (like many EMachines), you'll either need a new computer or have to add a new 3d card. If you know the make/model of your EMachines, we can look it up for you and see: a) what videocard it has, and b) what upgrade options exist cheaply for possibly playing the Sims 2.
Chances are a cheap card that can be easily installed can be added for simply playing Sims 2.
Look around the case for a product identification. EMachines usually have a model number somewhere, sometimes on a sticker on the back or placard near the front/bottom. It'll be something like "T6294" or "W2395" etc.etc.
From this model number, we can look-up what kind of EMachines computer you have.
From this model number, we can look-up what kind of EMachines computer you have.
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