Windows XP 3D Game Installation Problem

[Guest]

Hey I have a problem I have a 3D I want to play at first it was slow to play
to took 2 to 3 seconds to load the pages when I was moving around in the game
I went off to buy a graphic card. It improve a lot more but it still takes
less than seconds it freezes for a while when I am moving around the game it
acts slow it freezes. My question is could it be my mother board that is to
old or my graphic card?

Here is computer hardware

Amd Anthlonâ„¢ Processor 1.10Ghz

512Mb of Ram

200 GB Hard drive Seagate

Diamond StealthS85 128Mb DDR ATI Radeon 9250 AGP

(the computer originally came with Widows ME I updated to Widnows Xp Home
Edition

Here are the game requirements to play

• --With a T&L capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM (such as
nvidia GeForce 2 or better or ATI Radeon 7000 or better):
• Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98 or Windows 2000
• 800 MHz P3 processor
• 256 MB RAM
• At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space
• --Without a non-T&L capable video card (such as TNT2 or Intel Integrated
for example):
• Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
• 2.0 GHz processor or better
• 256 MB RAM
• At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space
• Supported video cards (and the more video memory the better):
• ATI RadeonTM series (7000 or better): adeon 7000/VE series (non-T&L
requires 2.0 GHz processor), 7200, 7500, 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500, 9000,
9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X800
• Nvidia® QuadroTM series: Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4
• Nvidia® Geforce series (GeForce2 and better): GeForce2, GeForce3, 3 Ti,
GeForce4, 4Ti, MX 420, 440, GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950,
GeForce 6600, 6800
• Intel® Extreme Graphics (non-T&L requires 2.0 GHz processor): 82845,
82865, 82915

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi KOS99NGEL,

Hardware issues can cause freezing, black screens and other
errors. Also, your drivers should always be kept up to date.
Also check the EA site for any updates for your SIMS 2 game.

Try the following steps one at a time to try and resolve the issue.
I hope this helps. Please post back if you have any questions!

1. Update DirectX and your Chipset, Sound, &Video Drivers:
For all Video / DirectX / Game and Hardware Issues, I have a
Checklist of Solutions at: http://NibblesNbitsVideo.tk

2. Dust your fans, vents and components using a 1/4" paintbrush
and a hose vacuum. Use compressed air for hard to reach places.
Set a housefan to blow cold air into your case to expose an over-
heating issue.. If it works add more fans or replace defective ones.
Use this Motherboard Monitor Utility: http://mbm.livewiredev.com

3. A faulty power supply can cause STOP errors, random reboots,
and black screen lockups. One way to test for that is to check the
wattage sticker on your power supply and then calculate your need
http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/ (Min. 350 for gaming)

4. Test your RAM using: http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp

--
Cheers, Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Visit my MSN Zone.com and Gaming Help Site: http://mvps.org/nibblesnbits
MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

KOS99NGEL Wrote:
=================
| Hey I have a problem I have a 3D I want to play at first it was slow to play
| to took 2 to 3 seconds to load the pages when I was moving around in the game
| I went off to buy a graphic card. It improve a lot more but it still takes
| less than seconds it freezes for a while when I am moving around the game it
| acts slow it freezes. My question is could it be my mother board that is to
| old or my graphic card?
|
| Here is computer hardware
|
| Amd AnthlonT Processor 1.10Ghz
|
| 512Mb of Ram
|
| 200 GB Hard drive Seagate
|
| Diamond StealthS85 128Mb DDR ATI Radeon 9250 AGP
|
| (the computer originally came with Widows ME I updated to Widnows Xp Home
| Edition
|
| Here are the game requirements to play
|
| . --With a T&L capable video card with at least 32 MB of video RAM (such as
| nvidia GeForce 2 or better or ATI Radeon 7000 or better):
| . Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98 or Windows 2000
| . 800 MHz P3 processor
| . 256 MB RAM
| . At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space
| . --Without a non-T&L capable video card (such as TNT2 or Intel Integrated
| for example):
| . Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 98, or Windows 2000
| . 2.0 GHz processor or better
| . 256 MB RAM
| . At least 3.5 GB of hard drive space
| . Supported video cards (and the more video memory the better):
| . ATI RadeonTM series (7000 or better): adeon 7000/VE series (non-T&L
| requires 2.0 GHz processor), 7200, 7500, 8500, All-In-Wonder 8500, 9000,
| 9200, 9500, 9600, 9700, 9800, X300, X600, X800
| . Nvidia® QuadroTM series: Quadro, Quadro2, Quadro4
| . Nvidia® Geforce series (GeForce2 and better): GeForce2, GeForce3, 3 Ti,
| GeForce4, 4Ti, MX 420, 440, GeForce FX 5200, 5600, 5700, 5800, 5900, 5950,
| GeForce 6600, 6800
| . Intel® Extreme Graphics (non-T&L requires 2.0 GHz processor): 82845,
| 82865, 82915

 

[Guest]

I did the Anti-aliasing & Anisotropic_filtering it made a lil difference but
after playin gth egame for a while it started acting slow again

Well I am planning on changing my motherboard along with my processor what
would you guys recommend witch motherboard board? Would I need to change my
graphic card also?

 

[Guest]

I did the Anti-aliasing & Anisotropic_filtering it made a lil difference but
after playin gth egame for a while it started acting slow again

Well I am planning on changing my motherboard along with my processor what
would you guys recommend witch motherboard board? Would I need to change my
graphic card also?

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hi KOS99NGEL,

Check your local computer shop to find a motherboard that fits
your budget, and make sure that they have tested that board to
be compatible with the newest Microsoft operating system: Vista.

You have a generation DX 8 card right now, which isn't bad,
but you could upgrade to a generation DX 9 card for a better
gaming experience: http://www.pcvsconsole.com/features/video/


--
Cheers, *Windows_XP_MVP_Shell/User*
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

Visit my MSN Games and Windows Gaming Help Site: www.msce.mvps.org
MS Games Help and Support Center: http://support.microsoft.com/?pr=gms
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

KOS99NGEL Wrote:
=================
| I did the Anti-aliasing & Anisotropic_filtering it made a lil difference but
| after playin gth egame for a while it started acting slow again
|
| Well I am planning on changing my motherboard along with my processor what
| would you guys recommend witch motherboard board? Would I need to change my
| graphic card also?