Vista - GTX 280 but no 3D support?

I have just built a new computer using Vista Ultimate x64 and a single GTX 280 on a 790i motherboard. I play Everquest a lot and find that when I try to load it I get a message that no 3D devices found. Going into dxdiag I discover that there are no DirectX features available. I am using nVidia driver 7741. I had to also download directx 9 to run the game. What can I do to get 3D support? My device manager recognizes my card. I'm lost here.

Install The Driver From NVIDIA.

Or, Just Windows Update Your PC.

its a pretty old game....... that's a super rig you have there
that 280 wont like this at all

check the RECOMMENDED specs...

its also not optimized for vista

you could try & run it in ''compatibility mode'' for XP..

• Recommended System
  
  · Pentium II 350 or greater
  · 128MB RAM
  · Direct3D or Glide compliant accelerator card with 16MB RAM
  · 4X speed CD-ROM

Note: DirectX 8.1 or greater is required for Windows 98, XP, ME and 2k.

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I appreciate the hints. I actually have installed (several times) the 177.41 driver from nVidia as well as the one on the installation disk from MSI. Also, have updated windows. Hasn't helped. I'm thinking that my syustem really doesn't like that card, heh. But, after spending so much to get it I hate to put it away until drivers fix the problems. But I just can't think of anything else to do.

ITS NOT THE CARD MATE ....ITS THE GAME

im currently running those drivers & they are superb....

there will never be a fix created for it ....

Actually, turns out it is the card. I replaced it with an 8800 ultra from my son's machine and that works perfectly. Guess I just got a bad 280. Will be sent back tomorrow for replacement. Thanks for the replies, all.

OO, You Wellcome...