Author Topic: So, my computer broke. (Read 4081 times)

JiGSaW · « **on:** March 21, 2009, 06:55:33 AM »

My baby blew up.

Do you think this P.O.S. that i'm on right now could even run dp?

It has like a pent 3 500mhz processor, and it's like a 10 year old dell xps.

Has windows 2000 on it but there's a sticker on it that says Made for windows 1998, lol.

I don't think it'll even be able to run it, but i'd like to hear some opinions before i'd go and install it right now for nothing and have it not work.

KnacK · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2009, 07:16:09 AM »

yes
I played dp on p3- 350 box with a 4 meg graphics card for a few years.

Just going to have to turn the graphics settings down.

JiGSaW · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2009, 08:14:51 AM »

Well I just downloaded dp, and it says something about making sure I have an OpenGL compatible card.

It has a Nvidia Riva TNT2 Vcard in it, never even heard of it, but im downloading new drivers right now so i'll see how it goes.

KnacK · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2009, 08:35:16 AM »

lol that's the card I was using up until a few years ago.

You'll be fine.

lilb990 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2009, 08:36:07 AM »

If i remember correctly reaver plays on 98.

Edit: Just talked to reaver he uses XP my bad.

KI3S · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:15:49 AM »

Quote from: JiGSaW on March 21, 2009, 08:14:51 AM

Well I just downloaded dp, and it says something about making sure I have an OpenGL compatible card.

Had same problem. Go to control panel>add hardware>and find the one thats got a red X on it. Might be different for your computer :[

lilb990 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 21, 2009, 11:44:48 AM »

Quote from: JiGSaW on March 21, 2009, 08:14:51 AM

Well I just downloaded dp, and it says something about making sure I have an OpenGL compatible card.

It has a Nvidia Riva TNT2 Vcard in it, never even heard of it, but im downloading new drivers right now so i'll see how it goes.

Nvidia..perfect use what i did helps out Knack helped me out with mine.

http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us

Click Graphics driver and find what you need download the program and you should be fine.

JiGSaW · « **Reply #7 on:** March 22, 2009, 07:40:54 AM »

Well I tried downloading the driver and it wouldn't let me, so I downloaded Driver Detective, and the last time this card was updated was 1999. I can't find the right driver for it. I don't know if it's 64 or 32 or if its normal or pro model...

And, I don't feel like torrenting something for driver detective on this slow computer because it costs 30$ to register it.

Someone wanna help me find this driver?

KnacK · « **Reply #8 on:** March 22, 2009, 08:01:49 AM »

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_2k_71.89.html

BUT.......

You must remove your old video drivers first. You can't just upgrade what you have.
Read and follow this link:
http://forums.nvidia.com/index.php?showtopic=16154

eMo · « **Reply #9 on:** March 22, 2009, 10:56:51 AM »

also use driver sweeper when you remove your old drivers.
http://www.guru3d.com/category/driversweeper/

vLaD · « **Reply #10 on:** March 25, 2009, 06:25:33 PM »

also go torrent a good crack for driver detective

nightryder · « **Reply #11 on:** March 25, 2009, 06:40:52 PM »

same computer you were using two years ago, back when you were good

??

JiGSaW · « **Reply #12 on:** March 27, 2009, 09:08:22 AM »

Nah, this computer is twice as bad as that one.

JiGSaW · « **Reply #13 on:** April 17, 2009, 08:04:29 AM »

Driver didn't work. :\ Heeellllppppppppp

Getting the worst fps drops ever.

eMo · « **Reply #14 on:** April 17, 2009, 11:55:34 AM »

you make sure all old drivers are completely gone?

JiGSaW · « **Reply #15 on:** April 17, 2009, 12:37:36 PM »

Positive, this is so stupid and it's pissing me off so bad.

Says I have a NVidia Riva TNT2 Card. Then I download this version 5.3.0.3. driver for it, it works, then it says I have a Nvidia Riva TNT2/TNT2 PRO driver installed...

AHHHHHHHHH

ViciouZ · « **Reply #16 on:** April 17, 2009, 12:40:20 PM »

Why does everybody seem to assume it is the drivers causing FPS drops and not the fact that the RivaTNT is an ancient piece of crap? Whack all the settings as low as they can go.

KnacK · « **Reply #17 on:** April 17, 2009, 01:11:15 PM »

Quote from: ViciouZ on April 17, 2009, 12:40:20 PM

Why does everybody seem to assume it is the drivers causing FPS drops and not the fact that the RivaTNT is an ancient piece of crap? Whack all the settings as low as they can go.

So much hate!!!

I was running this exact card up until 2 years ago.

It works...... but don't expect miracles.

JiGSaW · « **Reply #18 on:** April 17, 2009, 02:58:30 PM »

I got that exact driver you said knack, uninstalled it, ran driver sweeper, but yet it still says its not compatible. I don't understand at all.

But yet the TNT2/TNT2PRO international 5.3.0.3. somehow works? I don't get that either.

s0ul0 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 28, 2009, 06:31:53 AM »

i started quake2 on a p2 266mhz voodoo2 16mb? i forget,

then upgraded to a p3 800mhz voodoo5 5500 agp 32mb?

moved to quake3, then riva tnt2 ultra 64mb and later on to a radeon 8500 pro 128mb which i brought all the way to WoW beta.