The Direct 3D problem

**Zeotronic** · July 4th, 2005, 01:13

I've got the direct 3D problem... I've tried everything mentioned to fix it. I'd rather not go out and buy a new graphix card, or whatever... Escpecially because I already know its hard finding upgrades for laptops (at least around here). I'm fairly certan I have Direct X 9... though I don't know how to check this. I have ATI RAGE mobility (DELL) graphix card and if its any relation I get this problem trying to play Animal Crossing.

**Miretank** · July 4th, 2005, 01:30

To check Direct X, go to Execute and type "dxdiag".

**ShizZy** · July 4th, 2005, 02:06

ATI Rage isn't a Dx9 Video Card, nor is it a Dx8 card (I believe, enless they made newer versions of the Rage which I don't think they did). Chances are, it doesn't have true 3D acceleration. (So even if you do have Dx9 installed, it won't make a difference) And, if you're on a laptop, there's really no way to upgrade the video card. So really, to run games, you're going to need a new computer. I really don't think there is anything you can do.

**Zeotronic** · July 4th, 2005, 02:30

ATI Rage isn't a Dx9 Video Card, nor is it a Dx8 card (I believe, enless they made newer versions of the Rage which I don't think they did).

Thats crap... I run N64 games all the time, namely Mario 64.

To check Direct X, go to Execute and type "dxdiag".

Well, I've tried that and I still couldn't figure it out. Well, I'll just (re?)download and install direct x 9 and see if I still have this problem.

**cooliscool** · July 4th, 2005, 02:40

Um, you run Mario 64 so you think you can run a Gamecube emulator? Even with high-end hardware, Dolphin is no where near playable, so you're really not going to gain much.

Not a chance it'll run on your craptop tho. There's no way that Rage will even be able to start Dolphin.. it doesn't even have a TnL engine.. not to mention it's a DX6 part, with a crappy implementation at that.

That thing's trash, don't waste your time.

**Zeotronic** · July 4th, 2005, 02:44

Well... Thats not what I was trying to suggest... I was trying to point out how it CAN do 3D stuff... no matter how basic... As for my time, I'm much better off wasting it then my (non-existant)money.

**Zeotronic** · July 4th, 2005, 02:50

Besides, its not like I'de be better off putting everything onto my dad's PC downstares. AND HELL! This is Animal Crossing we're talking about! The thing practically IS N64.

**Clements** · July 4th, 2005, 02:55

I get 9-13fps with Animal Crossing with my overclocked 3200+ with 6800 Ultra. I doubt that laptop has the necessary requirements to even execute the game.

Even the N64 version on a N64 emulator will run badly due to the ATi Rage Pro, let alone the Gamecube version.

**Zeotronic** · July 4th, 2005, 02:59

Well, just for argument: I'll bring my dad's PC specs in here and we'll see if I'de be better off wasting my time on that... Oh, and yea I had Direct X 9.

**Zeotronic** · July 4th, 2005, 03:18

Time to compare.
Dell Latitude Laptop
OS: Windows XP
CPU: Pentium 3
Video: ATI RAGE Mobility
RAM: 256mb
VS
HP Pavilion xt993 (fixed defective model)
OS: Windows XP
CPU: AMD Athlon Processor
Video: S3 Graphics ProSavage 8A26
RAM: 112 MB

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