DirectX 9.0 Graphics Error...

azarbock · 01-31-2006, 10:05 PM

Background Information (unsure of it’s relevancy): About six months ago I contacted HP to verify my intended video card purchase would be suitable for my HP computer. They confirmed that it would be suited for the PC so I purchased the card, GE Force FX 5500. Not more than a week later when I was playing a game the video card blew out (believe it overheated).

Anyway - I haven’t played the game since then until just recently, when I try to load to the game I get the following error: "Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate."

When I contacted HP about this all they could do was verify I had DirectX 9.0 (I do) and tell me to bring it to a service center, which I’d like to avoid since the computer is now a week expired of its warranty. I’m trying to figure out what the problem would be without the hassle of dealing with HP….Any ideas?

**The_Other_One** · 01-31-2006, 10:11 PM

You didn't specify(or I misread), but do you get another video card after the 5500 died, or just went back to onboard?

azarbock · 01-31-2006, 10:23 PM

Onboard. (Sorry about that)

azarbock · 01-31-2006, 10:46 PM

Argh, and I posted this on the wrong board...sorry

**The_Other_One** · 02-01-2006, 12:15 AM

If you're trying with onboard, you probably just don't have the capabilities with that card. Seeing as you can upgrade, see about getting another AGP card...

01-31-2006, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
azarbock Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Age: 22 Posts: 31	DirectX 9.0 Graphics Error... Background Information (unsure of it’s relevancy): About six months ago I contacted HP to verify my intended video card purchase would be suitable for my HP computer. They confirmed that it would be suited for the PC so I purchased the card, GE Force FX 5500. Not more than a week later when I was playing a game the video card blew out (believe it overheated). Anyway - I haven’t played the game since then until just recently, when I try to load to the game I get the following error: "Failed to find any DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapters in this system! Please make sure you have a DirectX 9.0c compatible graphics adapter and have installed the latest drivers provided by the manufacturer. The application will now terminate." When I contacted HP about this all they could do was verify I had DirectX 9.0 (I do) and tell me to bring it to a service center, which I’d like to avoid since the computer is now a week expired of its warranty. I’m trying to figure out what the problem would be without the hassle of dealing with HP….Any ideas?

01-31-2006, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	You didn't specify(or I misread), but do you get another video card after the 5500 died, or just went back to onboard? __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

02-01-2006, 12:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 12,368	If you're trying with onboard, you probably just don't have the capabilities with that card. Seeing as you can upgrade, see about getting another AGP card... __________________ Desktop * Athlon X2 4200 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| 7600GT Laptop1 * C2D T5550 \| 3G RAM \| 120G HD \| Intel x3100 Laptop2 * C2D T5250 \| 2G RAM \| 160G HD \| Intel x3100

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01-31-2006, 10:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
azarbock Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Age: 22 Posts: 31	Onboard. (Sorry about that)

01-31-2006, 10:46 PM	#4 (permalink)
azarbock Bronze Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville, NC Age: 22 Posts: 31	Argh, and I posted this on the wrong board...sorry