Graphics card help

[FRIEND]

I have the Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller. Is that a
graphics card? I don't know much about this area of
computers. How can I tell if my graphics has its own card
or if it is on-board? I don't want to open up the case.

I can't get any games to run on my PC, so any help would
be GREATLY appreciated.

I have a HP PC running Windows XP Home Edition
CPU - P4 2.6
RAM - 3/4 gigabyte DDR.
HDD - Over 40 gig free.

Please help. Thanks.

 

[Jimmy S.]

Hello Friend,

It's not a graphics card. It is a chipset though which controls
graphics much like a graphics card would, just not as well.

To find out everything there is to know about your 82845G visit:
http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/intel845g/ Intel did a
really great job on that page. I hope that it helps!

You can still install a standalone graphics card on your system,
especially if your games all require Transform and Lighting.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


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I have the Intel® 82845G Graphics Controller. Is that a
graphics card? I don't know much about this area of
computers. How can I tell if my graphics has its own card
or if it is on-board? I don't want to open up the case.

I can't get any games to run on my PC, so any help would
be GREATLY appreciated.

I have a HP PC running Windows XP Home Edition
CPU - P4 2.6
RAM - 3/4 gigabyte DDR.
HDD - Over 40 gig free.

Please help. Thanks.

 

[FRIEND]

Thankyou!

I think I have found the problem. The Intel Game
Controller has a video memory of 8MB. In the game read me
file, EA says the minimum system requirement is:

"Video Card: 32MB Direct3D Video Card with DirectX 8.1
Compatible drivers."

Is this why I can't get the game to load? Can I use some
of my HHD space to expand the video memory, or is that
impossible?

Once again, thanks for your help!

-----Original Message-----
Hello Friend,

It's not a graphics card. It is a chipset though which controls
graphics much like a graphics card would, just not as well.

To find out everything there is to know about your 82845G visit:
http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/intel845g/ Intel did a
really great job on that page. I hope that it helps! :- )

You can still install a standalone graphics card on your system,
especially if your games all require Transform and Lighting.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:

http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact

MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=sz;en-us;top
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[Jimmy S.]

Hi Friend,

You cannot use your hard drive to expand the memory of
your Intel Graphic Controller unfortunately. When I was
in your situation I bought a DX 8 compatible card and I
have never had any problems with any games since!

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
Contact
MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
_________________________________________________________

Thankyou!

I think I have found the problem. The Intel Game
Controller has a video memory of 8MB. In the game read me
file, EA says the minimum system requirement is:

"Video Card: 32MB Direct3D Video Card with DirectX 8.1
Compatible drivers."

Is this why I can't get the game to load? Can I use some
of my HHD space to expand the video memory, or is that
impossible?

Once again, thanks for your help!

-----Original Message-----
Hello Friend,

It's not a graphics card. It is a chipset though which controls
graphics much like a graphics card would, just not as well.

To find out everything there is to know about your 82845G visit:
http://support.intel.com/support/graphics/intel845g/ Intel did a
really great job on that page. I hope that it helps! :- )

You can still install a standalone graphics card on your system,
especially if your games all require Transform and Lighting.

--
Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com


Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=FH;[LN];gms
Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:

http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact

MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx? scid=sz;en-us;top
My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I confer any rights.
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