08-17-2004, 12:30 AM
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graphics card drivers
i just got doom 3 and i have a nvidia graphics card with only 64 mb of memory... the game runs but is kinda choppy. i heard of a site called omega drivers... where you can download optomized gaming drivers for you card... i download a nvidia one but cant get it to work..help!
mike
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08-17-2004, 01:23 AM
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LOL. Perhaps getting a better graphics card will do.  Sadly, Doom 3 needs like the best cards to get it to even run good.
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08-17-2004, 01:25 AM
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Ditch the card and get one with at least 256mb of memory...
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08-17-2004, 02:07 AM
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Follow this link: http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20040809/
u will see a review of different graphic cards perform in Doom3....
And u will be suprise that even those mid range graphic cards are not getting high frame rates.
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08-17-2004, 02:22 AM
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Yeah, I was suprised how much the high end cards didnt do that much of a good job. :shock: I still havent tested my ATI 9600 PRO on Doom 3 so I dont know how much my 128mb can do.
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08-17-2004, 02:24 AM
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Right now I am hoping that Half-Life 2 doesn't require has much graphic processing power as Doom3........if it does, that means my wallet will lose few hundreds ... 
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08-17-2004, 02:25 AM
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We have 3 PC's here with Doom3.
Mine is a P4 2.5ghz, 1GB RAM and a FX5600 256MB video card - plays comfortably at high quality 1024x768.
The next one is a Dual PIII 850mhz, 1GB RAM and Geforce 512MB 6800 video card - plays comfortable at high quality 800x600 (video card makes up for CPU)
The last one is a P4 3ghz, 1GB RAM, Geforce 6800 256MB video (wifes system - occasionaly used for Everquest..  ) - and it plays perfect at 800x600 ultra or 1024x768 high.
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08-17-2004, 02:30 AM
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There is a "trainer" that let you play doom 3 on low-end computer, i saw it couple of weeks ago, i don't have links though sorry, BTW this wouldn't run on a Intel "extreme" (my ass) 64mb intercrapted  card would it? lol.
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08-17-2004, 02:41 AM
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Yer getting a newer video card would prob help alot, 256meg is what iv got on the other computer and it just handles it he he ......
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08-17-2004, 02:43 AM
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did i mention that my board have NO AGP SLOT!?!?!?! yes it doesn't have an AGP SLOT laugh all you want i don't care.
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08-17-2004, 02:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Xploded
Yer getting a newer video card would prob help alot, 256meg is what iv got on the other computer and it just handles it he he ......
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The secret is to NOT try run at 1600x1200 or some other crazy resolution 
800x600 is still great detail and clarity - 1024x768 for showing off....
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08-17-2004, 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by RC45
The next one is a Dual PIII 850mhz, 1GB RAM and Geforce 512MB 6800 video card - plays comfortable at high quality 800x600 (video card makes up for CPU)
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err I don't think that 6800s have 512 mbs of ram yet.
If you tell us your video card I could suggest some drivers. The newest ain't the best depending on your video card. But I would strongly suggest you change it.
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08-17-2004, 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by crazidude
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Originally Posted by RC45
The next one is a Dual PIII 850mhz, 1GB RAM and Geforce 512MB 6800 video card - plays comfortable at high quality 800x600 (video card makes up for CPU)
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err I don't think that 6800s have 512 mbs of ram yet. |
Yeah - just went and looked at the machine... for some reason I have kept thinking that box had a 512mb card - I guess we can look forward to better performance in the future... I am now trying to remember the reason for paying $350.00 after rebate for the fuckin thing at Frys...
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08-17-2004, 03:09 AM
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I'm surprised it runs at 800x600 at high quality. I guess the 6800 series really does own in Doom 3. How much did that Dual P3 setup cost?
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08-17-2004, 03:15 AM
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Originally Posted by crazidude
I'm surprised it runs at 800x600 at high quality. I guess the 6800 series really does own in Doom 3. How much did that Dual P3 setup cost?
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The dual PIII's I have (use anther one as a file server as well) use the Gigabyte BXD dual boards. Originally intened for PII's - they have kept going and now house PIII's with after a bios upgrade.
They were about $400 back in the day. The best value mothernoards I ever bought. The fact that they are slot 1 is the only thing that will force their retirement.
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BTW - I do remember either swapping a 5950 ultra for a 6800 or vice versa because the one was not much of an improvment over the 5600 - and then settling back to the 6800's because Fry's had them for about $150 discount one weekend.
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