help with video please!!

[eljakeo22]

ok bought dx2, installed it, tried to play in 640x480 Default... and i was like hey this looks like crap so i tried to turn up the pix and it gets choppy as all hell... it is really annoying and im very dissapointed...any help would be well umm...helpful!

a little background info....
amd 2600+ processor
512mb pc400 ram
Ati radeon 9200 graphix card (128mb)
also i updated the game to v1.2 and i also downloaded the latest driver for my card..

also all of my other games (soldier of fortune 2, rainbow six 3, deus ex, half life, mafia, wolfenstein) work flawlessly (*sp) at 1024 x 768 with all the details etc on high...:mad: :mad: :mad:

[thegrommit]

With that card, you'll have to turn off the shadows. It doesn't really have the grunt to display them at higher resolutions.

[eljakeo22]

turned off shadows.. still runs like crap... . and how come all my other games can have the graphics cranked up but this one cant.. im so confused/irritated:mad:

[DreamEndless]

Originally posted by eljakeo22
turned off shadows.. still runs like crap... . and how come all my other games can have the graphics cranked up but this one cant.. im so confused/irritated:mad:

Because no other games use a tenth of the power that can be provided by todays cards. This does, therefore you will take a huge hit on such a low level card.:(

[eljakeo22]

I Didnt think mine was considered a low level card...
whats a good one considered in these crazy times??

[DreamEndless]

Originally posted by eljakeo22
I Didnt think mine was considered a low level card...
whats a good one considered in these crazy times??
Ego aside?

Mine!

:p

[eljakeo22]

and what does that fine piece cost?

[thegrommit]

I assume you're in the UK, where dabs.com has a 9800 pro for £181 incl. VAT (http://www.dabs.com/uk/channels/components/graphicscards/productView.htm?quicklinx=2G9Z). Alternatively, a 9600 Pro or XT would be a signficant step up from the 9200.

[Mr. Perfect]

The 9200 uses the same technology as the old 8500s. The 9100 actually is a 8500, and the 9000 is the cheap 8500LE, so I'd imagine the 9200 is pretty much a slightly faster 8500 core. So that'd be why it's not living up to your expectations.