games on vista
Posted by admin on Jul 27th, 2006
i just bought a new comp running vista....the computer i bought has an on board graphics card...nvidia 6100 from what i understand is crap. so I went out and got a new ATI top of the line. I am having problems running games that have 1/8 the requirements that I now have. any ideas? Does vista have that big a problem with XP games...email me dominicgdamore@yahoo.com need help..thanks
Jul 31st, 2006 at 06:17 am
Mate, just to know that the ATI is biger crap then any nVidia force, model. Get more money, and buy a nVidia 7600GT, its not expensive, and the resultat of aspect price and quality is best of best. "dominic"
Aug 2nd, 2006 at 03:06 am
"Vlada" I disagree. This isn't 2001. Paul Smith, Yeovil, UK. Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User. windowsresource.net/*Remove nospam. to reply by email*
Aug 4th, 2006 at 08:49 am
What games and what card? Paul Smith, Yeovil, UK. Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User. windowsresource.net/*Remove nospam. to reply by email* "dominic"
Aug 8th, 2006 at 12:40 pm
I dont get the point whit this "this isn't 2001"!?You are probable ATI Fan? :) Simple for games top, best of the best is nVidia! ATI have "some" models that can compare whit nVidia, others.. bu***hit. I mean ATi is good for some office work or, film, music... games NO WAY! "Paul Smith"
Aug 10th, 2006 at 09:56 am
"Vlada" When both have working drivers there's no difference. Perhaps you could sort my laptop out then it has the following issues related directly to the GeForce driver.1) Won't wake screen up from sleep. 2) Aero Glass turns flickers on and off too often (in previous drivers this was fine). 3) Running in Basic mode (after Aero goes off) the display driver crashes when scrolling down or up (in previous drivers this would just result in some minor display corruption now the driver falls over). 4) Resume time from hybrid sleep is 45 seconds (4 times longer than it should be). 5) Video playback performance is absolutely dire.My three machines with ATI cards have no issues, and yes, I play games. I can't play games on that laptop anymore. Paul Smith, Yeovil, UK. Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User. windowsresource.net/*Remove nospam. to reply by email*
Aug 14th, 2006 at 11:56 pm
Not usually a problem. But, you need to make sure you download the latest drivers from ati.amd.com and get the latest patch for your game.What games are they? Do they all have issues?And to the guy that said ATI sucks and NVIDIA is much better: Not with Vista. The NVIDIA drivers are not good at all right now. And with both running side by side, good luck finding the differences. They are neck in neck on visual quality. Performance is almost even (with the exception of the 8800GTX, with it's DX10 capabilities... But, where's the games?!). Dustin Harper dharper@vistarip.com vistarip.com "dominic"
Aug 18th, 2006 at 07:35 am
"Paul Smith" The opposite is true for my Pauly boy.
Aug 22nd, 2006 at 11:29 am
despite what dustin says...If you are considering a DX9 video card to run on your rig for a good price go for nvidia 7900 series. You will get the best bang for your buck and nvidia will have much better life span than ati. The difference between the two wont be apparant to most users. If you have a buck or 2 to invest I would still run a DX 10 card like the 8800 gts or gtx. The diffenece is bountiful and you will be set with vista and many more games to come! Dustin you should try Supreme Commander. First RTS that uses DX10 fully and multithread! you will love it."Dustin Harper" wrote:
Aug 23rd, 2006 at 05:49 pm
Don't know what crack you're smoking. ATI has been running side by side with nvidia since the reelase of the 9700\9800 cards, prior to that, say around 2001, ATI was crap.Don't call me a fan boy either. Though my budget is tighther than what it use to be, I use to have two system, one was nvidia system and one was an ATI. My last buy was a X1900XTX and I'll run it against, any DX9 card you have out there. If you want a DX10 card, then sure, I'd suggest the 8800 series. I'm waiting to see hat ATI releases with the DX10 card in the X2800 series. If it's doesn't beat the 8800 (or by then the 8900) then I'll be grabbing the nVidia card.This is a support forum, so please skip the silly fanboyism and stick with helping people get their games working "Vlada"
Aug 24th, 2006 at 09:05 am
But a trip to the SupCom tech Support forms might scare most people away.Though I'll have to wait a little longer to see SupCom in full DX10 effect, I'm not sure how it's going to look much better. I ,at least, spend most of my time zoomd out to the point, where the game could be a DX8 and I wouldn't know better. Other than the start of a mission or game, there's too much going on to stay in close to enjoy the visuals..but we are digressing from helping this poor lad getting his games going "drnated"
Aug 29th, 2006 at 10:02 am
Too true my friend...As for the graphics cards, I would suggest either nvidia 7950 gtx or a ati x1900 on the lower end. If you have the bucks the 8800gtx is a fantastic card. Prices are coming down fast. If you do buy nvidia go for BFG or EVGA built cards. they are well built and BFG has a 2 time transferable full lifetime warrenty. Thats music to my ears!"dominic" wrote:
Aug 31st, 2006 at 12:16 am
I have the ATi x1900GT which at the time it was bought was second to top of the line only beaten by the XT model.Anyway, I have not encountered any problems with the ATi card and Vista as far as my games are concerned.Perhaps if you would clarify what kind of problems you are having someone can help you. "dominic"