Graphic Cards
Standardliving:
Quote from: katenigma on 2007 May 10, 02:47:41
You can't just buy a computer and expect it to run everything perfectly without any maintenance on your part. That means you have to update your drivers and such.
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Also, what processor did you put into it, and how much RAM?
No, you're right. I shouldn't expect it to be perfect, but I can at least except a new computer not to give me that crazy Blue Screen error, right?
Processor- AMD Athlon 64 Processor 3200+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.0GHz
Memory- 1022MB RAM
How does that look?
Which Driver SHOULD (as is, the best, updated one) I really be using for a NVidia GeForce 7300 LE? Maybe its the driver I'm using that sucks.I tried updating it three times already and all its doing is replacing the old errors with new ones. ):
EDIT: Should I download and install ALL of those fixes (that applies, of course) that you linked me too? That's extreme... Should I install the nVidia SMBus fix since I have a nVidia card? Or it doesn't work that way?
(Thank you for all the replies, everyone. I'm really learning a lot as I go. Each and everyone of you are really informative.)
Standardliving:
Sorry for the double post. ACK!
Quote from: Rose Outlaw on 2007 May 09, 19:21:44
As for the settings, try not to rely on the game settings. Instead, modify the settings of the card. Smooth edges can be replaced by anti aliasing (I read it all the time, still can't spell it, sorry) - set it to 4x, just don't set it on application control. There is a guide on MTS2 based on Nvidia cards, it can be used as a guide for ATI cards as well.
That's pretty much all I know about graphics :)
If I did that, is there any bad outcomes. I.E. would things still slow down? Am I better off not doing this?
Because right now, even with smooth edges set on MAX.. it is slow as hell--REALLY SLOW (zooming in and out with the camera, and a sim's genreal movement)...AND I can still see a lot of jaggered edges. ... Which defeats the point...
Right now my Anisotrophic filtering is set to 8X (Crispness of textures)
And my Antialiasing settings are 4X (Handles smooth edges) ... I guess it is maxed out already D: wthhh..
KatEnigma:
I definitely would update all the drivers that are marked urgent. I'd also probably do the relevant recommended ones. Yes, definitely do the NVidia SMBus one. Even if you had an ATI card, you'd need that. It's the chipset/motherboard driver, not a video card driver. Nvidia does more than video cards. It doesn't matter who you buy from or if you build it yourself, there are always a zillion things that need updated immediately, and you need to watch for more in the future.
Standardliving:
I tried to install the fix for my NVidia card from Dell, but when installing, it said I had to create a folder because it doesn't exist? Is that because I have a new driver which I download from Nvidia, not dell?
ALSO
Ok. Something funny is happening with my graphic's card. SATAN'S SPAWN... It freaking scary and screwing with me D:<
ZiggyDoodle:
While you didn't say which EPs you have installed, I took a look at Seasons readme file and found the following.
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FORCED ANTI-ALIASING: The Sims 2 will have graphical problems if anti-aliasing is forced on in display properties. To fix this:
* Right click on your windows desktop and select Properties.
* Choose the Settings tab and press the "advanced" button.
* Select the 3D tab and make sure SmoothVision is set to Application Preference.
* If not, press the Custom... button and change the anti-aliasing setting to Application Preference.
Not sure if this even applies to your current settings but thought I'd mention the readme files that are installed with each EP contain helpful information.
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