XP, Memory and graphics

[Doug R]

My PC display data below says Min. graphics memory 8MB, Max. graphics memory
128MB, In use 9MB. I assume from this that memory is allocated as needed? Is
that correct? I want to install and run Flight Simulator 2002?

Thanks

Doug


Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report

Report Date: 02/18/2006
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 00:19:07
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4363
Operating System: Windows XP* Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 1014 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 128 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 9 MB
Processor: x86
Processor Speed: 2992 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 2582
Device Revision: 04

* Accelerator Information *
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 3414
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (75 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *
Active Monitors: 1

* Monitor *
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.20
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 14.9 inches
Vertical: 12.2 inches
Monitor Supported Modes:
640 by 480 (60 Hz)
640 by 480 (75 Hz)
720 by 400 (70 Hz)
800 by 600 (60 Hz)
800 by 600 (75 Hz)
1024 by 768 (60 Hz)
1024 by 768 (75 Hz)
1152 by 864 (75 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (60 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (75 Hz)
Display Power Management Support:
Standby Mode: Supported
Suspend Mode: Supported
Active Off Mode: Supported

 

[Bob I]

Look on the Flight Simulator 2002 package and read the minimum requirements.

 

[Doug R]

It gets delivered Monday or Tuesday.

Doug

Look on the Flight Simulator 2002 package and read the minimum
requirements.

My PC display data below says Min. graphics memory 8MB, Max. graphics
memory 128MB, In use 9MB. I assume from this that memory is allocated as
needed? Is that correct? I want to install and run Flight Simulator 2002?

Thanks

Doug


Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report

Report Date: 02/18/2006
Report Time[hr:mm:ss]: 00:19:07
Driver Version: 6.14.10.4363
Operating System: Windows XP* Home Edition, Service Pack 2 (5.1.2600)
Default Language: English
DirectX* Version: 9.0
Physical Memory: 1014 MB
Minimum Graphics Memory: 8 MB
Maximum Graphics Memory: 128 MB
Graphics Memory in Use: 9 MB
Processor: x86
Processor Speed: 2992 MHZ
Vendor ID: 8086
Device ID: 2582
Device Revision: 04

* Accelerator Information *
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family
Video BIOS: 3414
Current Graphics Mode: 1024 by 768 True Color (75 Hz)

* Devices Connected to the Graphics Accelerator *
Active Monitors: 1

* Monitor *
Monitor Name: Plug and Play Monitor
Display Type: Analog
Gamma Value: 2.20
DDC2 Protocol: Supported
Maximum Image Size: Horizontal: 14.9 inches
Vertical: 12.2 inches
Monitor Supported Modes:
640 by 480 (60 Hz)
640 by 480 (75 Hz)
720 by 400 (70 Hz)
800 by 600 (60 Hz)
800 by 600 (75 Hz)
1024 by 768 (60 Hz)
1024 by 768 (75 Hz)
1152 by 864 (75 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (60 Hz)
1280 by 1024 (75 Hz)
Display Power Management Support:
Standby Mode: Supported
Suspend Mode: Supported
Active Off Mode: Supported

 

[Guest]

An onboard video chip is less than ideal for gaming.
I would recommend installing a dedicated video card.

Example:

PNY VCG6600GAPB Geforce 6600GT 128MB 128-bit GDDR3 AGP 8X Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814133137

 

[Guest]

Visit the following web site:

Windows Game Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/games/gameadvisor/default.mspx


Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

 

[Malke]

My PC display data below says Min. graphics memory 8MB, Max. graphics
memory 128MB, In use 9MB. I assume from this that memory is allocated
as needed? Is that correct? I want to install and run Flight Simulator
2002?

Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver Report

Maximum Graphics Memory: 128 MB

* Accelerator Information *
Accelerator in Use: Intel(R) 82915G/GV/910GL Express Chipset Family

This is the important part. You have an onboard graphics chip, not a
separate AGP/PC-Express video card.

According to this website, it looks like your chip should play the game
all right.
http://www.microsoft.com/games/pc/fs2002.aspx

It will not hurt anything for you to install the game and see how it
plays. If you want to play more modern, graphically-demanding games,
see if you can upgrade to a standalone video card.

Malke