No BF2 for me.......for now.

[[ISI]DarthClinton]

It looks like this pc I got wont play BF2.

Any ideas out there?

Part number: Inspiron 545MT
Memory: 8GB RAM DDR2 800MHz
Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad 2.66GHz Q9400 1333FSB
Video: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. Up to 256mb memory
Hard Drive: 750GB SATA II 7200RPM
19-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Audio: Integrated 5.1 channel audio
Optical Drive: 16x DVDRW Dual layer DVD Burner w/ lightscribe
Ports: 8 USB 2.0, VGA, Sound.
TV Tuner: Not included.
Network: 10/100/1000 Base-T networking interface
Software: Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit pre-installed



Any help would be appreciated.

[32Alpha]

hmmm it should work, Take a look at the at this topic - and try what I posted.

viewtopic.php?f=20&p=180125#p180125

[32Alpha]

Oh by the way, what exactly happens?

Alpha

[[ISI]Mikezat]

Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 3100. Up to 256mb memory

BINGO!

Your using On board Graphics. Nuff said...

- Mike

[BR0WNC0AT]

You may be able to add an ole' graphics card (even the 5000 series cards play bf2), you can get one for a mere $20. The problem is that sometimes DELL have mainboards without the AGP/PCI-E slots in them. . . .

[[ISI]DarthClinton]

Thanks for the help gang.
Alpha,it just goes to desktop after launch.
I've been finding little on it until now...found a bit.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/s ... #wp1200202

I have a Radion x800 pro vid card,can I try this one without worring about fring my computer?

Also...I want to be able to put my VHS tapes to DVD.
What will I need for that?

Thanks Again,Darth

[[ISI]DarthClinton]

Ok.......thanks to the ASUS vid card Pitbull (Thanks Chris sent me a few months ago COD4 is no longer a paper weight,Crysis works,bf2 loads up but bf2 starts doing some weird weird pattern thats hard to explain.
Its like Picoso is trying to paint triangles or something,load sreens fadin and out,real hard to explain.

pb setup used...gonna go try bf2 cleaner

[BR0WNC0AT]

VHS --> DVD

Does the MainBoard have Firewire? MOST video digital cameras can process the analogue signal into digital format. . . .RCA (Yellow, Red and White plugs) from the VHS player into the Video Camera, FireWire from the Camera into your PC. Then use Windows Movie Maker or Adobe Premier Pro & Encore CS4 to make the DVD Video.

[BR0WNC0AT]

Sry bro. . .x800 is an AGP slot, you have the faster PCI-e slot in your MainBoard.

As for breaking your PC. . . .you SHOULD be okay, BUT if your concerned and you're going to buy a new card, just get the supplier to plug it in! The Power Supply is something you'll have to consider it you're buying a new higher end card.

Also, if this is a recent purchase, I'd go the FREE upgrade with Windows 7. . .

[[ISI]DarthClinton]

Thanks BC,
I just missed the free upgrade.

it ended Jan 31

Great idea on the camera Sr,Thank You

[[ISI]ethiopia763]

Thanks for the help gang.
Alpha,it just goes to desktop after launch.
I've been finding little on it until now...found a bit.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/s ... #wp1200202

I have a Radion x800 pro vid card,can I try this one without worring about fring my computer?

Also...I want to be able to put my VHS tapes to DVD.
What will I need for that?

Thanks Again,Darth

there are programs available that come with cords to convert with... one such program is from roxio. i've seen it in almost every store that sells computer software (Best Buy, Wal Mart, Target, Staples, Etc.) i hear its pretty good, but i have not used it personally (because i dont have that many VHS and my funds are somewhat restricted...)
cost is around $50.

[glen]

This feedback may or may not help.

When I started working in Santa Clara, I started using this Dell Studio 540 at home and tried installing Windows 7 to continue playing BF2 away from home. I tried everything to get it to work but nothing worked.

So I reinstalled XP and have been playing ever since.

So, you might try the XP route but if you're going to use it for things other than BF2, then having XP on there might be a downer for everything else.

[[ISI]DarthClinton]

hmmm it should work, Take a look at the at this topic - and try what I posted.

viewtopic.php?f=20&p=180125#p180125

Thank You very Sir...
She be working again.

Now I need all the info as to what CC and vent programs to get so I can help with all the lawlessness I saw tonight in our west coast.

[[ISI]DarthClinton]

And man are my load times so much faster.
And Im lovin this 24" Veiwsonic HDMI.
only bummer is that all the videos I made that I got a box to upload them to this pc are in
AVI and I cant get the codexs I need to tranzfer them to wmv.....BUMMER.
Gonna see how frapps does in this soon as well.
Lets try and get things rolling for a C-4 night or put a vid together....Please

Thanks Again guys.

[[ISI]DarthClinton]

Ok,got Bf2cc up and can admin for WestCoast and Kark I/O.(Thanks ethiopia763)
Just need to be set up for COD4.