Video Driver Update

Broken Comp Man · 08-22-2007, 06:53 AM

I need some help, when I try to play this game I downloaded it tells me I need a video driver update or a new video card, but I recently reformated my computer and before I did that I was able to play the game. I have a Compaq Presario 6430nx and I've checked the compaq site, to try to download a driver update but I could'nt find anything that worked. So if someone could explain how to find something that could update my video card, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks

junwang0808 · 08-22-2007, 07:11 AM

probably your onboard graphic card is too weak

Broken Comp Man · 08-22-2007, 07:14 AM

is that fixable?

StrangleHold · 08-22-2007, 01:19 PM

Try this if your running XP
http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx...0&SubCatID=112

Broken Comp Man · 08-22-2007, 09:27 PM

I downloaded that and it says "Check progress log in your windows directory" wheres that at?

junwang0808 · 08-22-2007, 10:22 PM

you have onboard card. so when it tells you that you need an update that means your graphic card is too weak to handle the game. even you updated it won't make a difference. just like before my card was too weak for halo it keeps telling me to update it and even though i got the latest version it still won't let me run it

Broken Comp Man · 08-22-2007, 10:24 PM

alright, but before I reformated my computer, the game worked. so how come all of a sudden it doesnt now?

**The_Other_One** · 08-22-2007, 10:33 PM

Just a thought, if it worked before, have you upgraded Direct X? How about your shared vram? I've not checked to see what GPU you're running, but could the amount of shared RAM been decreased and perhaps the game won't run unless you have a certain amount of video memory?

Broken Comp Man · 08-22-2007, 10:42 PM

ok well, the only part I understood there was upgrading direct x

08-22-2007, 06:53 AM	#1 (permalink)
Broken Comp Man New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 14	Video Driver Update I need some help, when I try to play this game I downloaded it tells me I need a video driver update or a new video card, but I recently reformated my computer and before I did that I was able to play the game. I have a Compaq Presario 6430nx and I've checked the compaq site, to try to download a driver update but I could'nt find anything that worked. So if someone could explain how to find something that could update my video card, it would be much appreciated. Thanks

08-22-2007, 07:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
junwang0808 Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 283	probably your onboard graphic card is too weak __________________ Thermaltake Armor Gaming Case w/25cm Fan Side Panel Windows, 420W Power Supply Black ) ( [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (4x 2.4GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof ( Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI Chipset ) Memory ( 1024MB [512MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand ) + 2 gb( 2x 1 gb) G.SKill ram

08-22-2007, 01:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
StrangleHold Diamond Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: In a realm of unknown Wonders Posts: 7,095	Try this if your running XP http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx...0&SubCatID=112 __________________ NZXT Apollo Athlon 64 X2 5600+ Gigabyte GA MA770 DS3 G Skill DDR2 800 4gb PNY XLR8 8800GT Spinpoint F1 500gb. Too bad stupidity isn't painful.

08-22-2007, 10:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
junwang0808 Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 283	you have onboard card. so when it tells you that you need an update that means your graphic card is too weak to handle the game. even you updated it won't make a difference. just like before my card was too weak for halo it keeps telling me to update it and even though i got the latest version it still won't let me run it __________________ Thermaltake Armor Gaming Case w/25cm Fan Side Panel Windows, 420W Power Supply Black ) ( [=== Quad Core ===] Intel Core 2 Quad Processor Q6600 (4x 2.4GHz/8MB L2 Cache/1066FSB) Thermaltake MaxOrb CPU Cooling Fan System Kit Silent & Overclocking Proof ( Asus P5N-E SLI nForce® 650i SLI Chipset ) Memory ( 1024MB [512MB X2] DDR2-800 PC6400 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand ) + 2 gb( 2x 1 gb) G.SKill ram

08-22-2007, 10:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
The_Other_One Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Lexington, NC Age: 23 Posts: 12,364	Just a thought, if it worked before, have you upgraded Direct X? How about your shared vram? I've not checked to see what GPU you're running, but could the amount of shared RAM been decreased and perhaps the game won't run unless you have a certain amount of video memory? __________________ 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

08-22-2007, 07:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Broken Comp Man New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 14	is that fixable?

08-22-2007, 09:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Broken Comp Man New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 14	I downloaded that and it says "Check progress log in your windows directory" wheres that at?

08-22-2007, 10:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
Broken Comp Man New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 14	alright, but before I reformated my computer, the game worked. so how come all of a sudden it doesnt now?

08-22-2007, 10:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Broken Comp Man New Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 14	ok well, the only part I understood there was upgrading direct x

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