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.
GTX 280 but no 3D support?
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Jeet Chowdhury
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System One
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- CPU
- AMD Athlon 6000+ x2
- Motherboard
- ASUS M2N-MX SE
- Memory
- 2x 1 GB DDR2 - 800 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- Palit AMD (ATI) Readon HD4870 GDDR5 With Stock Cooler
- Sound Card
- Creative X-FI XtremeGamers Fatal1ty Series
- Monitor(s) Displays
- BenQ E2200HD
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- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 250 GB Western Digital SATA2
- PSU
- Cooler Master 1000W
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- Logitech G1 Gaming Desktop
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- 8 Mbps BSNL Broadband
its a pretty old game....... that's a super rig you have there
that 280 wont like this at all
check the RECOMMENDED specs...:eek::eek::eek:
its also not optimized for vista
you could try & run it in ''compatibility mode'' for XP..
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that 280 wont like this at all
check the RECOMMENDED specs...:eek::eek::eek:
its also not optimized for vista
you could try & run it in ''compatibility mode'' for XP..
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System One
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- Manufacturer/Model
- ME.....
- CPU
- Q9450 @ 3.6ghz
- Motherboard
- P5K PREMIUM
- Memory
- 8GB 1066mhz buffalo firestix
- Graphics Card(s)
- HD 5970
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 20'' syncmaster
- Screen Resolution
- 1680x1050
- Hard Drives
- 160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA IDE
160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA 2
- PSU
- XCILIO 850w
- Case
- unknown ATX
- Cooling
- Arctic cooler pro 775
- Keyboard
- logitech EX110
- Mouse
- logitech cordless optical
- Internet Speed
- 2mb
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.
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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 ....
My Computer
System One
-
- Manufacturer/Model
- ME.....
- CPU
- Q9450 @ 3.6ghz
- Motherboard
- P5K PREMIUM
- Memory
- 8GB 1066mhz buffalo firestix
- Graphics Card(s)
- HD 5970
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 20'' syncmaster
- Screen Resolution
- 1680x1050
- Hard Drives
- 160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA IDE
160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE BARRACUDA SATA 2
- PSU
- XCILIO 850w
- Case
- unknown ATX
- Cooling
- Arctic cooler pro 775
- Keyboard
- logitech EX110
- Mouse
- logitech cordless optical
- Internet Speed
- 2mb
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.
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Jeet Chowdhury
New Member
OO, You Wellcome...
My Computer
System One
-
- CPU
- AMD Athlon 6000+ x2
- Motherboard
- ASUS M2N-MX SE
- Memory
- 2x 1 GB DDR2 - 800 MHz
- Graphics Card(s)
- Palit AMD (ATI) Readon HD4870 GDDR5 With Stock Cooler
- Sound Card
- Creative X-FI XtremeGamers Fatal1ty Series
- Monitor(s) Displays
- BenQ E2200HD
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080
- Hard Drives
- 250 GB Western Digital SATA2
- PSU
- Cooler Master 1000W
- Case
- Cooler Master
- Cooling
- Cooler Master
- Keyboard
- Logitech G1 Gaming Desktop
- Mouse
- Logitech G7 Gaming Mouse
- Internet Speed
- 8 Mbps BSNL Broadband